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Creating a New Business

MGMT X 497.59

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.

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In Person
Starting at $945.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Identify and qualify a market opportunity
  • Assess and determine an appropriate business model and plan
  • Understand how to select the best funding option
  • Gain knowledge about useful tools and resources to creating and operating a new business

About this course:

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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: C. Scott Hindell
404420
Fee:
$945.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Wed Dec 3, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB

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