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Course Description

Introduction to Fundamentals of Business Management
 
The world of business management offers an array of career opportunities unparalleled among income earning possibilities. Industries from mining to waste disposal have management-level positions in many companies. Business management requires a combination of skills and knowledge, coupled with good judgment and leadership qualities. There are several fundamental aspects of operating a business – whether you run your own small business or hold a management position in a national corporation – that a manager should be aware of.  Our course takes you through some of the various requirements you may encounter while managing a business.

We begin by examining the various disciplines and levels in business management and give you hints on how to get a management job in your company. In lesson 2 we cover areas of financial management such as types of capital, debt and equity financing alternatives, a business plan and a budget. Lesson 3 deals with legal and regulatory compliance issues.  Human resources and personnel issues are discussed in Lesson 4.

Sales management fundamentals – the sales cycle, customer relationships and pricing – make up lesson 5. We examine the marketing functions (lesson 6) right after sales functions because the two disciplines work hand-in-hand to drive business. Lesson 7 covers some key accounting principles and practices. Inventory control techniques make up Lesson 8, focusing on the role of inventory control, the processes involved and control mechanisms used.

Lesson 9 "Taxes and Your Business Organization" delves into types of organization and some key business tax requirements. Order fulfillment follows the purchase from sales inquiry to delivery in Lesson 10, and explains how fulfillment is important to customer relationships.  We finish with lesson 11 explaining the importance and function of information technology. Once completed, you will have a basic understanding of how to manage a business.
 
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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1 : Business Basics

Choosing a Business
Your Career Path, Self-Employment or Employee, Large vs. Small, The Independent Contractor, Internet Opportunities
Opening Your Doors: Startup Needs, Your Storefront, Now You Need Customers

Lesson 2 : Financial Management

Capital: Startup, Growth
Borrowing Money: Debt, Equity
Pricing: Setting Price, Discounts / Returns
Budgeting: Fixed Costs, Operating Costs

Lesson 3 : Legal / Regulatory Compliance

Legal: Legal Issues vs. Ethical Issues
Compliance Issues: Safety, Discrimination
Regulatory Bodies: Federal Agencies, Interstate / International Regulation

Lesson 4 : Personnel Management

Hiring
Pre-Hire, The Interview, Hired – Now What?
Management: Wages, Schedules, Benefits, Personality Differences
Discipline: Warnings, Suspension, Reporting Offenses
Encouragement: Praise,

Lesson 5 : Sales Management

Sales Cycle: Prospecting, Closing

Lesson 6 : Marketing Practices

Mass Marketing : Collateral Materials, Advertising, Promotions, Direct Response, Building a Brand

Lesson 7 : Accounting Principles

Accounting: Do It Yourself, Should You Hire an Accountant?

Lesson 8 : Inventory Control

Management: Systems, Controls, Storage

Lesson 9 : Taxes and Your Business Organization

It's Tax Time!, Tax Preparation, Get a Professional

Lesson 10 : Fulfillment

Fulfillment/Delivery: Completing the Order, Website/Storefront/Delivery

Lesson 11 : Information Technology

Lesson 11 : Information Technology

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Merit
  2. Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit. To save your award and have a hard-copy delivered, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
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Course Title : Fundamentals of Business Management
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 7550114
Course Type : Entrepreneurial
Course URL :

http://management.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Donna Salazar

Syllabus :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $35

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $60

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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