MG 262 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business Management

3 Credit Hours
Lecture Hrs. 3

Small and medium businesses are the backbone of the modern economy by creating wealth and jobs. In this course, students learn how to plan and manage the various activities essential for effectively running a small business and how to recognize and avoid the common mistakes made by small business managers. Students will learn the process of starting a new business venture and learn how to apply the concepts and skills to successfully maintain an existing business. This course offers an overview of running a small business including a discussion of leadership, strategy, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, supplier management, facilities, banking, legal, and regulatory considerations. These topics are integrated and presented in the context of a small business environment. Students will develop a business plan, bringing an idea to fruition as a successful entrepreneur. A combination of business case examples and text will be used to supplement lectures, student project work, and guest speakers.
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