COURSE CURRICULUM

The Entrepreneurship program at DePaul University provides students with practical and industry-focused coursework designed to develop strong business-building and innovation skills.Students begin with Career Management Skills, which helps them build professional readiness, networking abilities, and long-term career planning strategies. Business Plan Development focuses on creating structured and viable business models, guiding students through idea generation, market research, financial planning, and execution strategies.Entrepreneurship Law introduces the legal foundations of starting and managing a business, including contracts, intellectual property, and regulatory considerations that affect new ventures. Global IPOs & Venture Capital helps students understand how businesses raise capital, scale operations, and engage with investors in global markets.Courses such as Sales Fundamentals develop essential communication and negotiation skills needed to attract customers and grow revenue. Managing Projects & Teams focuses on leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills necessary for running successful ventures and coordinating business operations.New Product Development emphasizes innovation, teaching students how to design, test, and bring new products or services to market. Women Entrepreneurs highlights the contributions and experiences of women in business, encouraging inclusive perspectives on entrepreneurship and leadership.Overall, this curriculum equips students with both the strategic knowledge and practical tools needed to launch startups, manage growing businesses, or pursue careers in consulting, innovation, and corporate entrepreneurship.