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Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management

MGMT X 497.613

The building blocks of a successful business require a strong operational foundation. Learn about how to build a sound structure and efficient systems to effectively manage your business.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
In Person
Starting at $855.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Review the foundations of effective management
  • Understand the basics of financial management, including budgeting and cost
  • Gain an understanding of human resource functions
  • Get an introduction to foundational marketing principles and practices
  • Develop ability to analyze business structures and systems

About this course:

A majority of businesses fail within the first two years, and a significant percentage of the initial survivors don't last much longer. There are many reasons for this, including inexperienced management, lack of sufficient capital, failure to do proper marketing and a lack of financial competency. The bottom line is that most managers don't know how to properly systematize, structure and manage their businesses. They don't know because they're not aware of where or how to find this information. This course is designed to teach students how to properly structure, systematize, and manage a business of any size or type, service, or product--and in any industry.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Howard Forman
399040
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

No meeting November 28, 2024.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.  Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 09, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Foundations of Business by William Pride, Robert Hughes , and Jack Kapoor
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 26, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Oct 3, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Oct 10, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Oct 17, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Oct 24, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Oct 31, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Nov 7, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Nov 14, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Nov 21, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Dec 5, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Dec 12, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
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This section has no set meeting times.
Canceled
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Instructor: Maria Vitale
399041
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.  Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 27, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: BUSN by Marcella Kelly and Chuck Williams

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
400322
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Entrepreneurship: The Art, Science, and Process for Success by Charles E. Bamford, Bruton, Garry D.
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Course syllabus not yet available.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: James Tischler
400323
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.  Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Understanding Business: The Core by Nickels, William G., McHugh, James M., McHugh, Susan M.
Course syllabus not yet available.

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