Project #UR025
Project Number: UR025
Project Title: Entrepreneurship Program Development and Research
Faculty Sponsor: Michael Witt
Department: School of Management
Telephone: 734.945.8789
E-Mail: mdwitt@umflint.edu
Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2009
Proposed Ending Date: 06/30/2010
Student in mind: No
Number of hours to work per week: 7-10 hours
Project Description: The School of Management is developing coursework and curricula in entrepreneurship. Research assistance in developing best practice standards and a nationwide review of similar programs is needed.
Also, community support for this program is essential. Identifying and working with community leaders to develop a rational local program is paramount. The student will meet with community participants to fashion the details of any community components of the program.
Student Tasks & Responsibilities: Identify and review all programs related to entrepreneurship in the US. Describe. Identify and compile academic entrepreneurship literature resources. Meet with Dr. Witt to define further activities in this field.
Minimum Student Qualifications: Upper Division Management/Engineering/Chem/Biology student. Good writer. Excellent at library research. Creative.