Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0147 Version: 4 Organization's ID: Business 321 Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: 22 weeks (47 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 11/1/2026 - 10/31/2029 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2026 3/1/2021 - 10/31/2023 2/1/2018 - 2/28/2021 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Entrepeneurship Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for learners to be able to develop a comprehensive small business plan and structure legal and ethical business operations and resources. Learning Outcomes: Evaluate the feasibility of small business ideas and business models. Compare the legal and organizational structures for small businesses and the operational and tax trade-offs for each. Analyze ethical and legal dilemmas that arise in entrepreneurship and small business operations. Assess small business performance and position based on key financial statements. Select capital-raising strategies appropriate for the development stage, goals, and risk profile of small businesses. Develop a marketing strategy that positions a small business competitively in its target market. Develop comprehensive small business plans that integrate operations, finance, marketing, HR management, and strategic management. General Topics: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Foundations Starting a Small Business Understanding Business Structures Marketing Overview for Small Business Small Business Product Development Small Business Marketing and Promotion Accounting Overview for Small Business Financing and Budgeting in Small Business Financial Reporting for Small Business Small Business Management Strategy Risk Management in Small Business Human Resource Management in Small Business Ethics in Small Business Developing Small Business Plans Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Project-based Instruction Methods of Assessment: Quizzes Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content