IDPT 40500 - Practicum

Course Credit: 0.25
Maximum Credit: 1

PRACTICUM ***MUST VISIT REGISTRAR (APEX) TO ADD COURSE*** This course can only be added to your schedule by visiting the Registrar’s Office. If you do not visit the Registrar’s office, you cannot add this course to your schedule. Students will work directly with early stage entrepreneurs who are seeking investment funding for their startup businesses. The class will conduct research to assess the product and market, evaluate the team, and analyze the financial projections of an early stage company. Working in collaboration with actual entrepreneurs, the students will craft a presentation of their findings and present it to the board of directors for the Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund who will make an actual investment decision based on the work of these students. (.25 course credits) S/NC course. Prerequisite: The approval of the Dean for Curriculum and Academic Engagement is required. May be repeated. S/NC Annually.