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BA 4350 - Business Startups for Entrepreneurs

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course focuses on topics important and interesting to anyone involved with starting and running a business. The goal is to provide students with an understanding of the basics of business from choice structure, incorporation, operating agreements, funding a business, manufacturing/operating considerations, how fulfillment and distribution works, and practical considerations including application will be emphasized. A seminar approach will be followed with student participation expected. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
    • Understand the steps required to effectively start a small business
    • Understand the legal requirements of running a small business
    • Understand the mechanics of effectively operating a small business

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Operating Agreements/Bylaws
  • Business Insurance, Bank Accounts, State/Federal Permits, FEIN, Accepting payments and Other Considerations
  • How is the Business Doing? Accounting, Capital Budget, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
  • Employment-Payroll, Workers Comp, Unemployment, OSHA and the EEOC
  • Sales/Distribution Methods
  • Funding Methods

Coordinator
John Osmanski



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