SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Course Subject Details

Credit points	10 credit points
Examination dates	Refer to the Examination Timetable
Subject code	310SBM

Pre-requisites

Prior assumed:
• Information & Communication
• Operations I;
• People I; and
• Finance I.

Overview

The purpose of this subject is to enable participants to identify and employ strategies and actions to effectively manage a small business.

Content

• Owning and /or managing a small business

The specific content is as follows:

• Why own and or manage a small business?
• Preparing and presenting a business plan
• Obtaining the right financing
• Managing human resources in small firms
• Locating and laying out facilities
• Developing marketing strategies
• Selling and distributing the product
• Planning for profit
• Budgeting and controlling operations
• Risk management, insurance and crime prevention
• Planning for the future