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CRJ 4501, 4502, 4503 Special Topics in Criminal Justice Special topics of interest in the field of criminal justice. Examples of recent offerings in- clude courses in international terrorism drug investigations and stress management. Pre- requisite: JR/SR Standing. e-BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Online Program (EBE) The Bluefield College Online degree program in e-Business and Entrepre- neurism fosters imagination and inspires an entrepreneurial spirit—one that enables students to not only discover innovative solutions to global challenges but also imple- ment them. It’s not only what students learn but also how they learn that will set them apart. In addition to studying both technical and business languages, students work on real-world projects, getting hands-on, practical experience that is immediately applicable. This major emphasizes techniques for effective communications and will give students a road map to launch, implement new products and services, and manage the op- eration all within an ethical environment and in today’s e-Business context. More so than ever, today’s business environment is demanding leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit and e-Business skills. Knowing how to launch and run a successful business in virtual and technological environments requires a skill-set of proven business strategies in staffing, business plan- ning, e-Business and Internet marketing, budgeting, finance, and franchising. The Entre- preneurism degree is a great platform for pursuing graduate academic and professional work. Major A. General Education & Degree Requirements (see p. 55) 49 SH B. Core Requirements 36 SH INT 3063 Learning & Research Skills EBE 3163 Entrepreneurship

EBE 4113 Small Business Management MGT 3103 Business Communications EBE 4213 Strategic Internet Marketing EBE 3183 e-Business EBE 3153 Franchising for the Entrepreneur EBE 4203 Ethics for the Entrepreneur EBE 4303 Entrepreneurial Finance EBE 4403 Business Plan for the Entrepreneur EBE 4243 New Ventures for the Entrepreneur EBE 4253 Entrepreneurial Implementation

C. Elective Courses

41 SH 126 SH

Total Hours

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

EBE 3153 Franchising for the Entrepreneur Franchising for the Entrepreneur provides students with a view of entrepreneurship as a process of economic or social value creation, rather than the single event of opening a busi- ness. This process applies equally well whether the result is a for-profit business enterprise

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