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:

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

Listed Topics

Forms of ownership
Franchise operations
Startups and buyouts
Financial requirements
Business plan preparation
Human resources practices
Supply chain management
Site selection
Accounting requirements
Marketing techniques
Ethics
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
Last Reviewed: 2/18/2022

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