BUS 477 Small Business Management

This course integrates the core concepts of entrepreneurship with the skills and knowledge required for managing a small business. Students review major areas of small business operations, such as legal setup and obligations to the government and employees, banking and financing, accounting, and financial statements. Additional topics covered in this course are staff hiring and human resource issues, marketing, technology, procurement, sales and customer service, location selection and facility management, partnerships, and outsourcing. Students also explore issues related to franchising, buying, and selling of small businesses. This is an advanced standing course that may count toward both baccalaureate and master's degrees. Pre-requisite(s): BUS 476, and CGPA of 3.0 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5

Distribution

Advanced Standing Course