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Course Description

Designed for individuals or partners who are starting or have started a new business, this course teaches the realities of starting and managing a new business from idea to operation. Through planning, research, testing of viability, problem solving, decision making and operation, gain an understanding and appreciation for cooperation, common goal setting, negotiating and the execution required of any business organization. Topics include identifying and qualifying a market opportunity, organizing a business model, guidelines for a business plan, legal aspects (including protecting the idea), selecting the best funding option, venture capital etiquette and other useful tools and resources for creating and operating a successful business.

Course Outline

Designed for individuals or partners who are starting a new business, this course teaches the realities of starting and managing a new business, from idea to operation

Notes

Contact:
Eddie Fisher
(310) 825-2012
efisher@unex.ucla.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Review Sections
Section Title
Creating a New Business
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Sep 25, 2024 to Nov 20, 2024
Type
Online
Dates
Nov 27, 2024 to Dec 03, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Dec 04, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $895.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 09, 2024 to Dec 04, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

No live meeting November 27, 2024. Asynchronous Online instruction for week of November 27-December 3, 2024.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Crown Business ISBN 9780307887894
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • (Mandatory) Course Syllabus
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