'BUSM' -- Business Management Courses
 
    
 

 

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This course studies the practical problems encountered in organizing and operating a small business.

Covers how to organize, start, and operate a small business enterprise.  Emphasis on entrepreneurial applications in a small business environment.
 
(54 hours lecture;      Degree appropriate, CSU)

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of small businesses.
  2. Describe the basic tools for planning and decision making.
  3. Debate the legal forms of business ownership.
  4. Discuss marketing research - selling the product or service.
  5. Describe the various forms used in financing a business.
  6. Explain business forecasting and budgeting.
  7. Explain inventory control.
  8. Interpret numerous business laws affecting small business.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing BUSM 66 - Small Business Management will:
  1. have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
  2. have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
  3. have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.