BUS 455 - Small Business Management (3)

This is a case-based course focusing on the start-up and ongoing management of a small business enterprise. Students will use multidisciplinary business skills to identify, analyze, and execute practical management solutions to the various problems and opportunities that small business enterprises face. Major topics of study include business plan development, business capitalization, organizational structures, strategic planning from a resource-based perspective, transition planning for the corporate entity, organizational leadership, and managerial decision making. Students successfully completing this course will be able to 1) identify and comprehend complex, small business related issues and problems, 2) collect and use evidence to effectively analyze and resolve relevant small firm issues and problems, 3) develop industry/company specific enterprise start-up plans, and 4) demonstrate enhanced critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, or permission.