BUS 115 - Small Business Finance

Credits: 3

Advisory: College Level Math or placement by multiple measures
Description: An intensive examination of the essentials of finance specifically for the small-business owner, or prospective owner. Topics include economic concepts of finance, forms of business ownership, financial statement analysis, break-even analysis, working capital management, time value of money, capital budgeting and personal finance for the business owner.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe what are the major strengths and weaknesses of an innovation and design strategy.
Describe how asset and financing activity can create differences in cash and profits.
Explain the importance of working capital in the creation and management of a successful business.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3