MSB 471R
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Startups for Good
Public Service and Ethics
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
This course invites students to explore the creation of businesses designed to address social issues. Through analysis, research, and mentoring, students learn how startups for good operate and the unique challenges they encounter.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
2
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
1.5
Fixed
1.5
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Apply:
Learning Outcome
Implement business knowledge, entrepreneurship skills, and the social impact cycle to analyze a social issue, identify its root causes, and develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to help alleviate it.
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Analyze:
Learning Outcome
Differentiate between different business models to best fit the needs of their social venture.
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Evaluate:
Learning Outcome
Check the viability of their social venture through small-scale pilots, protoyping, and testing.
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Create:
Learning Outcome
Produce pitch deck that demonstrates a viable business and social venture, allowing them to secure funding through pitching to experts.
