Students in SVE actually launch and run a venture with faculty guidance for one semester. This course is an elective course for seniors in the Entrepreneurial Studies major. Students must have completed a business plan that is ready for execution.

• Click here to learn about the Best Practice Award that was won at the Small Business Institute National Conference in San Diego.
• Click here to go to the Student Ventures Blog to read about students participating in the Rider Student Venture Experience program.

Objectives:

• Understand the entrepreneurial process
• Learn fiscal discipline
• Handle running a business and coping with the unexpected

Student ventures needing financial assistance for the SVE can apply for, and if approved, receive a no-interest matching loan of up to $5,000 through the Rider University Student Venture Fund (RUSVF).

RUSVF Requirements:

• Student should match at least 100% of the requested loan amount
• Student must submit their business plan to an advisory board for review
• Student must be enrolled in the SVE course
• Student must have completed New Venture Planning (ENT 410) OR prepared a comprehensive business plan for the venture.

This unique course combines training, mentoring, and financing so students can launch their venture while learning.