This course allows students to learn about special topics in entrepreneurship that are not taught as part of the regular major or certificate programs in entrepreneurship. Special topics may include: environmental entrepreneurship, managing high growth, venture and angel capital, international entrepreneurship, and creativity in opportunity recognition. This course is repeatable to a maximum of six semester hours, as topics vary.

Students on this program will explore the hospitality industry in Florence from the perspective of entrepreneurs. Students will have some coursework before and after going abroad for this three-credit hour course, and will travel to Florence with their professor and peers during spring break. Visits are planned to hotels, B&B’s, and restaurants which allow students to gain a behind-the-scenes view into the day-to-day work life of professionals in the industry. Students will gain a cross-cultural perspective as they compare these establishments to those of the US. Experiential learning at the FSU Florence culinary lab, conversations with international experts, and excursions to a vineyard and organic farm-to-table restaurant will bring coursework to life.