Establishing a Successful Business
Establishing a Successful Business
MGMT X 497.615
Designed for business owners and decision-makers, this course dives into business models and strategies that equip companies to thrive and reach the next level of success.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $905.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Complete a competitive analysis of your business landscape
Define and articulate your unique value and selling advantage
Identify target audience and customer base
Develop a strategy and business model that anticipates competition and situates your business to reap financial rewards
About This Course
The key to reducing the risks and increasing the chances of success in business is to develop a business model that delivers unique value. To accomplish this, particpants must be able to objectively analyze the competitive landscape and innovate and articulate their unique value so they can implement a strategy and anticipate the financial rewards. This course examines the essential elements of success. Designed for business owners, key executives, managers and those developing a business, the course teaches participants how to define a business model and strategy that equips their company to thrive, even in intensely competitive industries. Topics include competitive analysis, creating and defining a unique selling advantage, identifying the customer and honing a strategy. Real-world situations are used for examples of application. Participants leave with the tools to develop a business model and strategy that creates value and allows them to work on their business instead of for their business.
Winter 2027 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
In Person
UCLA
Notes
This hybrid section is made up of in-person and remote instructions.
International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
No refunds after December 30, 2026
Course Requirements
Book:
Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant
by W. Chan Kim
©2015
Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN 9781625274496
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 6, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Jan 13, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Jan 20, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Jan 27, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Feb 3, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Feb 10, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Feb 17, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Feb 24, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Mar 3, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Mar 10, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Mar 17, 2027
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Haines Hall A25
This course applies toward the following programs
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Learn key skills in marketing, promotion, and management—essential for any entrepreneur. We recommend you speak with one of our student advisors before beginning this program.