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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur looking to make your first entrepreneurial venture a success or a business owner wanting to take your business to the next level, the Entrepreneurship Acceleration online course by Wharton is the perfect course for you. This programme aims to train you in a set of skills that will help you to materialise your idea and increase the likelihood of your success.

Wharton, in association with Emeritus, has designed the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme: Scaling Your Business course, offering flexible learning options so that the candidates can balance it with work conveniently. Moreover, the classes are conducted online while the tutorials and live discussions are recorded so that you can cover them at your pace.

The Entrepreneurship Acceleration online programme is a three-month course, rife with video tutorials, application-based learning through real-world examples, peer learning sessions and quizzes and assignments.

Besides, the course is taught by reputed faculty like David Hsu, Karl Ulrich, Lori Rosenkopf, Kartik Hosanagar and Ethan Mollick. After you complete the programme, you will also be eligible to receive a digital certificate of completion.

The Highlights

100% online
Live and recorded video sessions
Application-based learning
Real-world examples
3-month program
Reputed teaching assistants
Digital certificate
Peer-learning discussions
Quizzes and assignments
Flexible learning options

Programme Offerings

Recorded video tutorials
Real-world examples
Expert-moderated discussion boards
Certificate of achievement
Live and interactive teaching
Pitch competition
Seed money for winners

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	The Wharton School, Philadelphia

Candidates can pay the fee for the Entrepreneurship Acceleration program using a credit card or by making bank remittances in USD via wire transfer. Flexible payment options are also available so that the candidates can pay the fee in installments.

Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program: Scaling Your Business fee structure

Course	Fee in USD
Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program: Scaling Your Business	$1,950

*Inclusive of taxes

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program: Scaling Your Business certificate, the candidates must complete the online course successfully.

What you will learn

Upon completion of Wharton’s Entrepreneurship Acceleration program, candidates will be adept in the following:

Analyzing options for financing start-ups.
How to scale their business and ramp up sales.
Being able to assess the meaning of “financial sustainability”.
How to master the pitch to prospective investors, mentors, and advisors.
How to build the right team by performing a needs assessment.
Choosing the best pricing and distribution strategies for their business.

Who it is for

The Entrepreneurship Acceleration online program by Wharton is intended for the following candidates:

Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to get a head-start on their career.
Entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level.

Admission Details

To join the Entrepreneurship Acceleration program, follow the steps given below:

Step-1 Go to the official course page of Wharton’s Entrepreneurship Acceleration program.

Step-2 Click on the “Apply Now” tab provided at the end of the course page.

Step-3 You will be redirected to the registration page where you will register for the course by filling out your details.

Step-4 Click on the payment option and pay the fee and proceed with the course.

Application Details

You only need to register with Wharton to join the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme: Scaling Your Business course. Provide necessary details in the sign-up form like full name, company name, email ID, and country.

Once all the data fields are complete, set a password and submit the form to complete the account creation process.

The Syllabus

What you need to achieve financial stability
Why the quality of your idea does not necessarily predict the likelihood of your success
What types of opportunities you should pursue
Minimum viable product—and what qualifies as "minimum"

How your founding team members determine success or failure
The three Rs of founding teams:
- Relationships
- Roles
- Rewards
How to structure the roles of early hires
Questions to ask yourself when choosing a founding team
How to write a founders’ agreement and other technical resources

How to assess and maximize your own network
Roles that mentors and advisors play in a growing enterprise
How to form an advisory board
How to evaluate lawyers and accountants
How to think about your intellectual property
Advantages of different legal structures for entities

What a sustainable business model is
How to determine the amount of capital you need
How to estimate when you will reach a positive cash flow or run out of funds
Available sources of capital
Financial analysis for fundraising
How to extend the financial value of your business after initial success

How to measure customer value over time (customer lifetime value)
How to determine customer acquisition costs
Five principles of acquisition targeting
The benefits of two-sided markets
Diffusion and adoption—what determines the adoption of a product
How to forecast demand
How to determine the relative advantage of a product or service over the status quo

How to achieve financial sustainability
How to price a product or service
What data to report to investors
How to assess sales partnerships
Make-buy decisions in operations

Hiring techniques for key team members
How to build a culture that will help your venture succeed
Challenges presented by different phases of growth and how to overcome them
How and whether to consider vertical and horizontal expansion

Financial pathways, including bootstrapping, loans, crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital, private equity, and IPOs
Equity financing valuation
Terms and term sheets, including defining the key terms in these documents
Why the conditions around which you take the money and give equity are important

How to navigate the venture capital fundraising process
Crowdfunding as a source of financing
When to pursue debt financing
Calculating burn rate and breakeven

How to create the executive summary and pitch deck
Key elements
Questions to answer
What to include in the executive summary
How to create pro forma financial statements and scenarios
Exits and liquidity events

Work on your business plan and pitch deck

Instructors

The Wharton School, Philadelphia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Will the course be conducted online?

The Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme: Scaling Your Business course is conducted in a 100% online mode via video tutorials.

2: Do I have to leave my job to pursue this course?

The Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme is designed such that the candidates can flexibly balance this course with their job or while managing their business. All video tutorials and live interactive sessions are recorded for the candidates to access in their own time.

3: When will I receive my certificate of completion?

You will receive the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme certificate when you complete the course successfully.

4: Do I have to pay the fee amount all at once?

You do not have to pay the fee amount all at once because the program offers flexible payment options. You will be able to pay the fee in installments.

5: What is the amount awarded to the winners of the pitch competition?

The participants of the pitch competition will be awarded seed funding for the winner and runner-up positions. The winner will be given $10,000, and the runner-up will be given $5,000.