Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 104 | Operating a Small Business | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course is designed to explore the many considerations involved in owning and operating a small business. The course will emphasize the operation of a small business including insurance, employee relations, inventory control, purchasing, e-commerce, succession planning, financing, international business, legal and ethical issues.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Determine risk management programs in a small business.
- Develop human resource management practices for small business.
- Evaluate family business succession plans.
- Explore basic business law principles.
- Justify vendor selection and inventory control procedures.
- Select debt and equity finance options for a small business.
- Analyze E-commerce opportunities for small business.
- Apply business ethics and social responsibility to small business practices.
- Assess small business practices in the global marketplace.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the BUS section of the current course schedule for availability.