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BUSA 180 Small Business Management

5 credits
This survey course examines specific principles of small business management, and business plan development. It focuses on analyzing management problems that relate to operations, human resources, marketing and consumer behavior.

Prerequisites: ABED 46  (or placement into ENGL 93  or higher) and ABED 40  (or placement into MATH 87  or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify the principles for starting and operating a small business
  • Recommend sources of information for use in starting and operating a small business
  • Identify specific types of business ownership
  • Identify characteristics of consumer behavior
  • Summarize various employee motivation theories
  • Differentiate between leadership and management strategies
  • Describe operational problems common to small business and identify possible solutions
  • Identify key elements in successful marketing efforts
  • Interpret financial statement information
  • Compose his/her own business plan

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50