BMC 370 - Starting a New Business

Course Description

Gain the knowledge, skills and tools needed to start a business. Learn the fundamental components of a complete business model. Key activities in the course will be identifying resources and supports for starting a business including research techniques to validate markets for new business ideas. Identify entrepreneurial risks and explore tactics to mitigate those risks. Apply the concepts learned by developing and presenting a compelling and persuasive business plan proposal.

Course Details

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

• Classify and categorize the fundamental components of a complete business model
• Identify key resources and supports available for starting a business
• Utilize research techniques to market validate new business ideas
• Identify sources of entrepreneurial risk and mitigation tactics
• Develop a complete business plan proposal supported with a compelling and persuasive business presentation

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

• Certificate in Professional Management : Optional Courses
• Certificate in Professional Management - PEG : Optional Courses
• Certificate in Professional Management specializing in Construction Management : Optional Courses
• Certificate in Professional Management specializing in Risk Management : Optional Courses
• Certificate in Professional Management specializing in Strategic Management : Optional Courses
• Small Business Management Basics for Entrepreneurs : Core Courses