BSAD 470: Special Topics: The Art (and Science) of
Entrepreneurial Thinking
1 credit hour, First Block, Spring 2021
No prerequisites; open to all majors.
***Registration still open***
Want your resume to stand out from the competition?
Today’s employers are looking for “problem solvers” — which is the essence of entrepreneurial thinking. Come learn how to find an idea worth solving. How to solve it. And how to turn your solution into something uniquely amazing. Best case…you’ll be the next Mark Zuckerberg. Worst case…you’ll differentiate yourself when interviewing with employers. The skills learned in this class are relevant to all majors and all graduates open to the off chance they might just someday change the world.
Instructor
Doug Villhard: Successful St. Louis entrepreneur, founder, investor, philanthropist, and Truman alumnus who actively manages, invests, and serves on the boards of “for profit” companies and “nonprofit” organizations.
| Date and Time | Course Schedule |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 22 Classroom TBA | Meet In classroom with instructor on Truman Campus. |
| Saturday, January 23 9 am – 4 pm Classroom TBA | Meet in classroom with instructor on Truman Campus |
| Wednesday, February 10 (7 – 9 pm) Classroom TBA | Students in classroom; instructor by video |
| Wednesday, February 24 (7 – 9 pm) Classroom TBA | Students in classroom; instructor by video |
| Wednesday, March 10 (7 – 9 pm) Classroom TBA | Students in classroom; instructor by video Final pitches |
Please contact Prof. Boughton by email at Boughton@truman.edu