The Army, like many organizations, exists in a volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous, and uncertain (VUCA) global environment, and cadets will be required to lead organizations in this dynamic set of circumstances. An entrepreneurial mindset is a key element of success in such environments. In this course, cadets will develop an understanding of the ways that innovation and entrepreneurship can manifest in conventional and unconventional settings. For the capstone project, cadets will develop a commercially viable business idea and compete with that idea in the Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition, which will take place in March. If any individual cadet or team place first or second in the Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition, then they will be propelled into the qualifying rounds for the New York State Business Plan Competition. The qualifying rounds take place in April, and if selected, cadets will compete with their idea at the New York State Business Plan Competition in April.
This course examines how leaders can create or transform organizations or products in the face of rapidly changing environments and markets. The course will provide cadets a foundation of knowledge, skills, and processes fundamental to successful entrepreneurship.
