COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed for students interested in learning how to start and manage a small business. It begins by defining and explaining the nature of small business and entrepreneurship in the context of the free enterprise system. Topics discussed include identifying business venture opportunities, franchising, developing a business plan, evaluating locations, developing financing sources, and legal aspects of small business. The minimum passing grade for this course is a Grade C for students pursuing bachelor’s degree programmes in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship.