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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.

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

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 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: C. Scott Hindell
400325
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162
Lecture
Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 162

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: C. Scott Hindell
401886
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment recommended. Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required.

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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

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