Schedule
Tue-Thu, 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM (1/22/2020 - 5/18/2020) Location: QUIN PP 032S
Thu, 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM (3/5/2020 - 3/5/2020) Location: QUIN PP 419
Description
This course provides an overview of the process of conceiving, launching, and operating a new venture. Students will become proficient in the basic tools of planning, finance, marketing, operations, and staffing necessary to start, manage and build a sustainable small business. Preparing a new venture business plan will be an integral part of the course. Common problems in managing a small business will be explored. Students will learn about the roles and attributes of successful entrepreneurs and will undertake a self-examination to evaluate their interest in an entrepreneurial career. A variety of small business owners may be invited to class to share their start-up experiences and the obstacles they had to overcome as entrepreneurs. BUS 101 recommended.