Entrepreneurship and Small Business - BUS768

Course Equivalency

Online Only

Course Description

This course will prepare students for certification in Entrepreneurship and Small Business. The modules are designed to cover all aspects of entrepreneurship including traits of successful entrepreneurs, business management, hiring employees, creating a company culture, managing finances, and marketing products and services. Each module will challenge students to put themselves in the role of an entrepreneur and consider how they will handle the extensive responsibilities of starting a business.

Major Concepts

• Module 1: The Entrepreneur
• Module 2: Opportunity Recognition
• Module 3: Starting a Business, Part I
• Module 4: Starting a Business, Part II
• Module 5: Business Operations, Part I
• Module 6: Business Operations, Part II
• Module 7: Marketing and Sales
• Module 8: Financial Management, Part I
• Module 9: Financial Management, Part II

Grade Level

• 7-12

Materials

• None

Duration

• 1 semester/0.5 credit