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BUSA 310 New Business Ventures

5 credits
This course examines the process of planning and launching a new business venture. Topics include identifying and evaluating opportunities; success and failure factors; developing, marketing, and selling products and services; creating and managing budgets; financing the business; and legal issues.

Prerequisites: BUS& 101  or instructor permission, and admission to a baccalaureate program.
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Evaluate business opportunities using both quantitative and qualitative measures
  • Develop and manage the budget for a new business venture
  • Identify potential pitfalls that might be experienced during the launch of a new product or service
  • Identify potential sources of financing based on the type of business, funding requirements, and credit history of the owners
  • Create a business plan for a new business venture
  • Present a plan for a new business venture to an audience