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Download Intro to Entrepreneurship Sample Syllabus

If you’re looking for a modern Intro to Entrepreneurship syllabus that includes topics like:

  • The Business Model Canvas
  • Lean Startup
  • Customer Development
  • Customer Interviews
  • Design Thinking
  • MVPs
  • Prototyping
  • Financial Modeling

You’re in the right place.

Modern Intro to Entrepreneurship Sample Syllabus

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We’ve created a detailed Introduction to Entrepreneurship sample syllabus that details the components of a full semester course.

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It’s free for any/all entrepreneurship teachers, so you’re welcome to share it.


What’s New in this Intro to Entrepreneurship Syllabus

We’ve handpicked the most popular exercises from TeachingEntrepreneurship.org and our favorite topics from the Experiential Entrepreneurship Curriculum!

Our new Intro to Entrepreneurship syllabus features:

1. Using AI in Entrepreneurship

Use AI as a copilot

Several sample prompts are included throughout the curriculum to help your students maximize their use of AI (e.g., group work coach, prepping for a job, etc.).


2. Social vs Traditional Entrepreneurship

Did you know, 9 in 10 college-age students are passionate about social causes? Tap into their intrinsic motivations by introducing them to social entrepreneurship and watch engagement soar!


3Pilot your purpose

A slide titled "Pilot Your Purpose" with instructions to read before proceeding. It defines entrepreneurship as helping yourself by helping others. A Venn diagram shows Passion at the intersection of Interests, Skills, and Impact, placing Purpose at the center

One of the most popular exercises in entrepreneurship education, this exercise makes classes relevant for virtually every student – especially those who don’t picture themselves becoming entrepreneurs.


Don’t Reinvent the Wheel

The syllabus above is a great entrepreneurship outline, but if you want a full semester’s worth of lesson plans, slide decks, rubrics, LMS integration, and everything else you need to create an engaging class, check out the Experiential Entrepreneurship Curriculum (ExEC):

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You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. ExEC is updated every year to ensure you’re teaching modern entrepreneurial skills in an engaging way.

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