Entrepreneurship Certificate
Becoming a successful entrepreneur has everything to do with knowing who you are, finding your niche, studying the market you want to impact, identifying the need and, filling that need better than anyone before or since. The Entrepreneurship Certificate will educate students on all of these elements through a combination of lectures, online videos, simulation experiences, and much more.
Professor
Dr. Charles Cattermole, DBA possesses over eighteen years of experience teaching college/university students online and on campus. Mike has eighteen years of experience in the staff development industry as well as experience as an organizational development consultant.
Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation
All members of the Lakewood University community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. Support is accessible by calling 1-800-517-0857 option 2 or by emailing info@lakewood.edu
Books and Resources
Kuratko, Donald. Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed. South-Western Cengage Learning, 2017
Evaluation Method
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance.
Course Requirement Summary
- Assignments - Total of 600 Points
- Tests – Total of 300 Points
- Forums – 320 Points
- Final Writing Project - 150 Points
- Final Exam – 50 Points
Grading Scale
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The maximum number of points a student may earn is 1420. To determine the final grade, the student's earned points are divided by 1420.
Your overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:
A = (90% -100%)
B = (80% - 89%)
C = (70% - 79%)
D = (60% - 69%)
F < (Below 60%)
Assignment and Discussion Forum Post Rubrics
Writing Assignment Grading Rubric
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Points |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
Very Poor |
No Response |
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Original Posting ____/10 |
Writing assignment was well thought out, coherent, and thoughtfully organized with all parts of the questions addressed along with appropriate grammar and spelling |
Writing was clear and relatively well organized and responded to many/most of the key points with a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Writing was somewhat confusing and not well organized and had little or no focus on the subject matter with significant grammar and spelling errors |
Writing is confusing and hard to follow with no organization while missing the point of the assignment entirely |
No Assignment |
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Total Points ____/10 |
Additional Comments: |
Discussion Question Grading Rubric
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Points |
Excellent Pass |
Good Pass |
Poor Fail |
No Response Fail |
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Original Posting PASS/FAIL |
Original post reflected good focus to the discussion with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Original post responded to the topic in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Responded with little or no focus to the discussion and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Reply to fellow student PASS/FAIL |
Response to fellow student reflected good focus to the post with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling |
Response to fellow student in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling |
Little or no focus to the post and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors |
No posting |
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Total Points PASS/FAIL |
Additional Comments: |
Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism
Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.
I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.
Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.
The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.
Disability Accommodations
Students who have a disability and wish to request an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. The student can request an accommodation at any time although it is encouraged to do so early in the enrollment process. The student should complete an accommodation request form which begins a conversation between the school and the student regarding the nature of their disability and an accommodation that would help the student succeed in their program. The school may request documentation regarding the disability to address the accommodation request effectively. The school will communicate to the student the type of accommodation arranged. This process typically follows a team approach, bringing together persons from the academic department (including the instructor) and personnel from other departments as necessary. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.
Disability Services Email: disabilityservices@lakewood.edu
Supplemental Texts
You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation.
American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf
The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
Library
Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University
She is available by appointment. You can make an appointment with her by emailing her at modell@lakewood.edu or call at 1-800-517-0857 X 730
You may also schedule a meeting at this link: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#monthly/r3a761583354923270/01032020
She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.
Support
Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.
Student Services is available to assist with technical questions regarding Lakewood University and all services available to you.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
info@lakewood.edu
studentservices@lakewood.edu
Career Services
Students are offered Career Services at any point as they journey their academics at Lakewood University.
1-800-517-0857 option 2
careerservices@lakewood.edu
Objectives
- Acquire a foundational understanding of entrepreneurship to understand its nature and scope.
- Develop personal traits/behaviors to foster successful entrepreneurial performance.
- Acquire knowledge of business ownership to establish and continue business operations.
- Develop branding strategies for business.
- Reinforce service orientation through communication.
- Identify the impact of small business/entrepreneurship on market economies.
- Analyze cost/profit relationships to guide business decision making.
- Employ entrepreneurial discovery strategies to generate feasible ideas for business ventures.
- Understand marketing’s role and function in entrepreneurial undertakings.
- Acquire a foundational knowledge of promotion to understand its nature and scope.
Lessons
The Idea - Part One
- Upload the results from the DISC Assessment from your Orientation Course
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 1 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Live or Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 1
- Complete Assignment 1
- Chapter 1-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
The Idea Part Two
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 2 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Live or Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 2
- Complete Assignment 2
- Chapter 2-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Why a Domain?
- Read Chapter 3 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Live or Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 3
- Complete Assignment 3
- Chapter 3-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
To LLC or not to LLC?
- Read Chapter 4 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum
- Complete Assignment 4
- Chapter 4-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Innovation
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 5 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 5
- Complete Assignment
- Chapter 5-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Risk Assessment and Insurance
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 6 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Live or Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 6
- Complete Assignment 6
- View PowerPoint Video
- Chapter 6-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Risk Assessment Continued, Business Practices
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 7 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 7
- Complete Assignment
- Chapter 7-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Risk Management and Capstone
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 8 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Live or Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 8
- Complete Assignment 8
- View PowerPoint Video
- Chapter 8-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Copyrights vs. Trademarks Part One
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 9 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Live or Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 9
- Complete Assignment 9
- View PowerPoint Video
- Chapter 9-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Copyrights vs Trademarks Part Two
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 10 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- View Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 10
- Complete Assignment 10
- Chapter 10-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Financial Preparation
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 11 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 11
- Complete Assignment
- Chapter 11-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Financial Preparation Part Two
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 12 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 12
- Complete Assignment
- Chapter 12-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Managing Growth
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 13 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- Recorded Lecture
- Complete Discussion Forum 13
- Complete Assignment
- Chapter 13-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Continuous Growth and Reflection
Read Chapter 14
Power Point
Complete Forum “Marketing you”
Complete assignment “The mock interview; why you?”
Test Chapter 14
Lesson Evaluation
What Is Your Brand?
- Read Syllabus
- Read Chapter 15 of Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. 10th ed.
- Recorded Lecture
- Complete Assignment
- Chapter 15-Test
- Lesson Evaluation
Capstone Project and Reflection
Submit Capstone Project
Complete Discussion Forum