Business Management Principles

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Semester: Fall 2012
Additional Offerings: Winter
Start Date: September 10, 2012
End Date: November 30, 2012

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.