The first half of the Introduction to Entrepreneurship course teaches the basics of planning and launching a business. Whether interested in creating a money-making business or a nonprofit to help others, this course provides the core skills needed to succeed. Students learn about real-life entrepreneurs, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, pros and cons of self-employment, and how to attract investors and manage expenses. Students learn how to generate business ideas; create a business plan, mission and vision; and promote and market a company. Topics include exploring factors of business success and failure, core business concepts, economic systems, competition, production, and marketing. The second half of the course advances the skills and key business concepts students need to know to plan and launch a business. Students learn about setting personal visions and goals, opportunities and strategies, planning and budgeting, and interpersonal communication in the workplace. Topics include financing a business; costs and pricing, accounting; bookkeeping, and financial reporting; the role of the government in business; regulations, and laws; working with others; and successfully managing employees.