Entrepreneurship Basics

Issued by Florida International University (FIU)

Developed within StartUP FIU, this badge recognizes completion of StartUP FIU’s Student Innovation Bootcamp and demonstration of analytical skills required to start a viable business. Earners can apply design thinking; find customers; understand market need; develop/test initial prototype concepts; conduct competitive analysis/advantage; understand pricing and unit economics; and create early business models concepts in startup organization.

Type Learning
Level Foundational

Skills

Ability To Design Prototypes
Business Model Creation
Communication
Initiative
Problem Solving

Earning Criteria

Successful completion of four competency assessments in the following areas: Value Proposition; Business Model; Unit Economics; Desirable/ Feasible/ Viable Business Concepts.
Successful completion of a reflection paper where learners demonstrate how the competencies gained can be utilized to further personal, professional and/or academic goals.