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 $855.00
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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
400319
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: Remote Classroom , UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 20, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Tue Mar 18, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
401880
Fee:
$855.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Course syllabus not yet available.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed May 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B
Lecture
Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114B

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