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Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management

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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.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Online
Cost
Starting at $905.00

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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.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
REG#
405724
Fee:
$905.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Notes

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

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: BUSN by Marcella Kelly and Chuck Williams
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 8, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204C
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405725
Fee:
$905.00
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Notes

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

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Understanding Business: The Core by Nickels, William G., McHugh, James M., McHugh, Susan M.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
Howard Forman
REG#
407160
Fee:
$905.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Notes

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

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
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
Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue May 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue May 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue May 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue May 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Tue Jun 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211

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