This course is a specialized section of Introduction to Entrepreneurship that focuses on sustainable agriculture. The course will cover the basic economic and business principles regarding small-scale business enterprises connected to agriculture, with a particular focus on sustainable agriculture in Hawai‘i. With a focus on the creation of a business plan, topics include researching and evaluating resources, planning, marketing, cultivating money resources, and understanding key concepts in law, budgeting, financial statements, and business documentation.
Recommended Preparation
BUS 120 and placement into ENG 100.
Course Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive business plan for a future business enterprise.
- Apply fundamental economic, financial, and organizational principles to the operation of a sustainable agriculture business.
- Work collaboratively in a group setting to cultivate entrepreneurship and develop solutions to economic issues.
- Apply general entrepreneurial concepts to sustainable agriculture practices in Hawai‘i.