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A Great Year for Growth
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Communication between professor and student has also been tough because of the lack of face-to-face clarification, explanation and bonding that is so inspiring for both. Given the opportunity, almost all students I have talked to, have tried to get in person classes for next semester. However, some are comfortable with the new online format of things. Undoubtedly, virtual classes have allowed flexibility to do class from anywhere--coffee shops, apartments, Landis Green, and even out of state. Given this new freedom, students have been able to have complete control over how they spend their time, which is both a blessing and a curse. Time management and motivation goes hand and hand with this freedom, and so the temptation to multitask by turning off your camera has become very normalized.
With all of the downsides and complications surrounding virtual learning, the situation has brought out some terrific opportunities and presented time for students to do more things they enjoy, like cooking, hiking, and photography, as well as a real-life experience in routinely using remote technology for big projects and assignments. This opportunity to learn how to use programs such as Zoom, ExEC, Loom and other business platforms has provided knowledge and insight into how we can better present information to our future employees or colleagues.
In closing, if we could sum up this virtual semester with one word, it would be Growth. Never before have people our age been forced to rapidly change the way that their whole life has previously operated, and although a very challenging semester is behind us, I have no doubts that every student has learned something very valuable that will help them now and in the future.
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
J I M M O R A N C O L L E G E O F E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P
Master of Science in Retail Entrepreneurship TEXTILES & APPAREL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Learn innovative approaches to textile testing and analysis, manufacturing, distribution, and product design and development while exploring new technologies and gaining a better understanding of the advancements in the current textile and apparel industry. Develop and strengthen research and technical skills needed for new product development and management, working one on one with renowned faculty members in the textile and apparel field. Complete the MS in Retail Entrepreneurship with a major in Textiles and Apparel Entrepreneurship (MS-TAE) degree in one year, with an option to travel abroad to add valued international experience.
The product development entrepreneurship major, in the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program (MSE), will prepare individuals who seek to work in any company, private or public, advancing their knowledge and skills in product design and development. The face-to-face classes offered in the product development major will provide students with hands-on experience in innovation and commercialization, further developing abilities to implement the MSE program ' s coursework into today ’ s highly competitive and lucrative field of entrepreneurship and product development. The optional international exposure will also give the MSE students the added value they need to be competitive on the global stage.
The online hospitality entrepreneurship major in the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSE) program will focus on entrepreneurial endeavors in hospitality – opening, building, or innovating new hospitality enterprises. The program will rely heavily on the acquisition and application of skills in real-world scenarios. The degree will provide advanced online education to allow graduates to pursue careers in a variety of corporate, government and/or academic professions.
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship SOCIAL AND SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES
The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship ' s interdisciplinary Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSE) with a major in Social and Sustainable Enterprises prepares students to create and manage sustainable companies that meet the needs of the present without compromising the future. A social and sustainable enterprise is determined by its Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) which refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and societal impact of a business. These criteria help entrepreneurs create a business model (or executives transition to a business model) that incorporates people, planet, and profits in a way that mitigates risk and fulfills the demands of consumers for more equitable and sustainable companies.
