Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation
Starting a new business venture requires an understanding of the business landscape. This survey course explores the essentials factors for turning an idea into a successful business.
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About This Course
This course surveys the factors essential for turning a great idea into a successful business and explores various benefits/costs of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and franchises. Topics include market surveys, site analysis, permits and licenses, patents and protection of ideas, risk management, legal requirements and regulations, capital requirements and financing sources, determining the costs and prices of goods and services, advertising and marketing, record keeping, lines of credit and cash flow requirements.
This course applies toward the following programs
Business Fundamentals
Acquire the fundamentals for making informed decisions to drive growth and build a strong foundation for any career.
Learn key skills in marketing, promotion, and management—essential for any entrepreneur. We recommend you speak with one of our student advisors before beginning this program.