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EP 321 — The Business Plan
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
In this project-based course, students prepare and present a professional business plan, which
then provides the foundation for their own business plans in semester 8. In this process, students
acquire the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset conducive to business success.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311.

EP 331 — Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
The course introduces the non-financial student to the basics of finance and accounting, with an
emphasis on understanding cash flow, income statements, balance sheets, and financial ratios. The
importance of these elements in supporting the business plan and in understanding the financial
ramifications of their decisions is highlighted.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311.

EP 441 — Converting Innovation into Value
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
Students learn to source and develop new venture and growth strategies for future businesses. The
course introduces value propositions, value supply chain structures, revenue models, and growth
strategies. Students examine business model development with a major focus on converting an
idea from innovation into value.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311.

EP 451 — The Entrepreneurship Incubator
4 credits; 4 lecture hours
A capstone course for the Entrepreneurship Program, this course synthesizes the knowledge,
skills, and experiences learned throughout the program. Students create an entrepreneurial
business model for their potential business ideas, with the aim of targeting investors and marketing
partners. At the end of the semester, students present their business proposals and plans to
industry professionals who evaluate and critique them.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311.

ES: Educational Skills

Based on the English Placement Exam, a student who shows need for improvement in writing and
reading may be required to enroll for ES 133 before taking EN 121. Students for whom English
is a second language may be required to enroll in ES 123 prior to EN 121 and/or ES 024 as a co-
requisite of EN 121.

ES 021 — Intensive English as a Second Language
1.33 credits; 4 lab hours
This summer course serves international students and permanent residents accepted to the college
who have recently arrived in the United States. Students focus on improving speaking, listening,
and presentation skills through learning about life at FIT and in New York.

ES 023 — English as a Second Language Workshop
1 credit; 3 lab hours
With intensified instruction in reading and writing, students apply and practice the English skills
taught in the co-requisite ES 123. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work.
Co-requisite(s): ES 123.

ES 024 — English as a Second Language
0.66 credits; 2 lab hours
For students who have completed ES 023/123 but are required to take an additional writing course
in English as a second language. Must be completed at the same time as EN 121. Pre-requisite(s):
ES 023 and ES 123
Co-requisite(s): EN 121.