BUSE 229A - Gazelle Path Business Incubator I

    Recent Professors
    Matthew David Zimmer, Tanya Marie Hertz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    10 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is intended for students who have a high-growth, high-value business idea and are ready to immediately start or expand their company. It is the first in a series of four courses teaching the "gazelle path" method of ideation and development for high-growth, high-value companies. Throughout the series students learn to apply entrepreneurship concepts and lean methodology to turn their business ideas into startups that use technology and innovation to solve business problems. Topics include local business development resources, introductory-level business pitches, problem testing, offer testing, and the creation and implementation of marketing messages and channels. The course emphasizes experiential learning and utilizes resources from the Miramar College Regional Entrepreneurship Center (REC), including volunteer mentors and subject matter experts, virtual and augmented reality training, and access to co-working space, prototyping tools, and business equipment.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 5:05pm–8:05pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–8:00pm