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BUS 240 - Small Business Management


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
This course is designed to assist individuals who want to manage a small business. Students learn the essential components of a business plan with an emphasis on management principles. Analysis of financial issues, ethical concerns and other challenges associated with the operation of a small business are discussed.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Develop a business plan.
  2. Examine the challenges small business owners face.
  3. Analyze financial issues and funding sources associated with small businesses.
  4. Explain the importance of the marketing mix for a small business.
  5. Analyze ethics and professional management practices in a small business.

 Listed Topics

  1. Forms of ownership
  2. Franchise operations
  3. Startups and buyouts
  4. Financial requirements
  5. Business plan preparation
  6. Human resources practices
  7. Supply chain management
  8. Site selection
  9. Accounting requirements
  10. Marketing techniques
  11. Ethics
  12. Family businesses
Reference Materials
Current textbook and supplementary materials, including notes, study guides, videos, handouts and library resources
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Communication
  • Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 2/18/2022


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