Class Syllabus: Understanding Business Administration 101
Office Hours:
Continuous
Course Meeting Times:
Continuous
Course Description
Whether you are already running a business, have yet to start one or have been hired to support a business owner, it is important to know the basics of the business administrative process.
This course will trace a path through the inception, setup and growth of a typical business. It is separated into three sections: Getting Started, Setup/Administrative and Growing Your Business. Each section has valuable information including: creating a business name, whether or not to write a business plan, office supply lists, checklists and much more. So, no matter what part you play, by the end, you should have a firm grasp of what it takes to start, run and grow a business.
Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Topics
Lesson 1 Know Who You Are
Lesson 2 Find Support
Lesson 3 Strategic Planning/Business Plan Writing: Do You Really Need One?
Lesson 4 Creating a Business
Lesson 5 Hiring: How Deep is Your Business?
Lesson 6 Office Setup and Systems
Lesson 7 Administration: The Nuts and Bolts
Lesson 8 Web Presence
Lesson 9 Network/Website Administration
Lesson 10 Everyone's a Salesperson: What you need to know about getting ahead
Lesson 11 Networking
Lesson 12 Advertising/Marketing
Lesson 13 Shoot For the Stars
References/Resources
Course Materials
All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with one or two assignments. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the processes involved in creating a business.
Describe the processes involved in planning your business and writing a business plan.
Summarize the necessary items to have available in your office and setup.
Describe the processes involved in create a web presence for your business.
Describe the processes involved in advertising your business and making sales, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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