Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECHA-0025
Organization's ID:
C116
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 weeks (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Entrepreneurship
Description

Objective:

To provide an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Topics include the benefits and liabilities of owning a small business, how to start one, and the marketing and management techniques needed to run a small business.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the full range of issues facing the small business entrepreneur, summarize entrepreneurs in a market economy, and develop a business plan

General Topics:

  • Entrepreneurs in a market economy
  • Developing a business plan
  • Identifying market needs, distribution, promotion, and selling
  • Location and business set-up
  • Planning and tracking finances
  • Operations and human resource management
  • Staffing, record keeping, accounting
  • Risk management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations
Supplemental Materials