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Econ 5055: Teaching Entrepreneurship

This course is designed for high school teachers in their work to develop the entrepreneurial spirit in their classrooms.

What do Wal-Mart, Apple Computer, Blockbuster Video, McDonalds, J.C. Penney, and Wendy's have in common? At one time, they were small companies starting out in the world through the efforts of entrepreneurs.

Your students don't remember time before Wal-Mart, Blockbuster and Wendy's. They certainly can't imagine these companies as a single store led by a single entrepreneur.

In Teaching Entrepreneurship, you will learn how to guide students in entrepreneurial thinking with emphasis on helping your students identify a market opportunity, generate a business idea and develop skills in small business development. Additionally, you will plan ways to enhance other aspects of your standard curriculum through the implementation plans of practicing entrepreneurship teachers. In other words, you will become entrepreneurial in your classroom.

C'mon, take a risk!

Join other innovative teachers in directing students to a career alternative that is never saturated. There is always room for an entrepreneur in the economy. One of your tudents might just be the next Sam Walton or Mary Kay.

Teaching Entrepreneurship is held for one week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. There are two follow-up classes during the fall as you develop an entrepreneurial program customized to your curriculum. Credit is granted at the end of the fall semester.

The first five participants receive a scholarship covering all education fees. All other receive a one-half scholarship. All participants receive a teachers guide and full set of teaching materials for the classroom. The students of each participant are invited to attend the Entrepreneurship Institute, two days of instruction on the campus of UM-St. Louis where high school students meet local entrepreneurs as well as representatives from the Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Centers, the Service Corps of Retired Executives and other people who want to help budding entrepreneurs.

For additional information, call Barb Flowers at 314-516-5561 or contact her by e-mail.