Outcomes & Objectives
Small Business & Entrepreneurship courses focus on same-day applicability. The courses practical skills training focuses on providing:
- The tools to start a business with a well-tested and clear plan in place,
- Ongoing skills development to help companies succeed and grow,
- The ability to stay current in today's changing marketplace, which is essential for small business owners and managers to succeed.
Continuing Studies Small Business & Entrepreneurship students are unique, and their study plans and goals vary. Therefore, the skills a student gains will vary according to the number and nature of courses in which they enroll. Students will be better prepared to succeed in small business, whether as owners, managers, or junior employees.
Specific skills include business plan development, locating capital, choosing the right form of business ownership, learning about tax and legal liability, new selling and marketing techniques, customer service, and more.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship students gain knowledge and skills to better prepare them to perform as an owner, manager, or junior employee in small business.
As an established business owner or manager, they will further grow those talents. It can lead to a career in sales, senior management, customer service, product development, and many other areas.