Business Management Principles
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Registration is now closed!
Semester: Fall 2012
Additional Offerings: Winter
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Start Date: September 10, 2012
End Date: November 30, 2012
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Outcome
Credit Towards a Certificate
Location
Online (web-based), continuing education course
Program Website
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Type
Continuing Education
Tuition Fees
$645.00
Instructors
David Belanger, B.Comm., MBA
Description
This course is oriented to the entrepreneur and looks to provide the student with the necessary skills to get a small business underway. While tailored specifically to the horticulture/landscaping industry, all students whom are thinking of starting their own business may use this course. Most aspects of being a business owner are explored from the initial plan up to retirement.
Business Management Principles has been awarded 3.6 Education Points from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The education points are applicable towards Class A and certification entry and renewal for GCSAA members.
Designed For
Horticulture, turf and landscape personnel interested in maintaining financially viable operations.
Course Topics
Introduction to Business Management Principles
The Business Plan
Bookkeeping – The basics
Budgeting & Forecasting
Sales – The tricks of the trade
Production and Inventory
Marketing – Having the right tools in your toolbox
Bookkeeping – Preparation for analysis
Financial Analysis
Financing
Taxes
Expansion – Planning for the future
Other
For more information, Contact Info Line :
Phone: 519 824-4120 ext. 55000
Email: info@coles.uoguelph.ca
These course details are based on information provided to date by the associated academic department or the course instructor. Course specific information remains subject to change until the actual date of course commencement. In the event of a discrepancy between the course information provided here and on the course website, the course website will be taken as official.