Small Business Management Courses

Imagine looking forward to your job every day. Whether you're looking to escape the rat race at your present job or simply seeking the chance to pursue a passion, running a small business could be the right answer. Because about half of new businesses close within their first five years, small business management training can play a crucial role in the success of your new company. Distance learning diploma programs teach professional-level business management skills for starting, operating, and managing your own small business.

What You'll Learn in Small Business Management Training

With an understanding of the time and financial pressure facing entrepreneurs, small business management training programs have become both affordable and flexible. Whether you enroll in a single course or apply to business school, you can find home study career training programs that fit your schedule and your lifestyle.

First, you'll learn the details of creating your own business plan. You'll write it yourself, and receive a detailed critique. Then, you'll learn about the traits of successful entrepreneurs; legal aspects of business ownership; ethics; using market research; and improving customer service. You'll find out how to locate, buy and finance a business; manage cash flow; handle taxes and insurance; hire and organize employees; advertise and promote your product or service; plan for growth; and much more. What better way to prepare for running your own business than running your own training program? Study when you want, where you want, and graduate in as little as six months.

Ellis College

Management Major through Ellis College

The Ellis College management major allows students to explore the concepts and processes leading to quality management and achievement of personal and organizational success.

Management career opportunities are varied and include general management, international business, human resources and specialties within these fields. The general management track within the B.S. in Business Administration prepares students for careers in or advancement within management and related professions.

Course selection includes:

• Human Resources Management
• Introduction to International Business
• Knowledge Management
• New Product Management
• Production and Operations Management
• Small Business Management

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Penn Foster Career School

Penn Foster Career School offers over 80 quality distance education programs.

Penn Foster Career School offers over 80 affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs, all designed to help you advance your career. Programs areas include business, education, technology, and more.

• Small Business Owner

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College and University

Management and Leadership

The best learning and instruction comes from an established and authoritative source. eCornell partners with Cornell University's leading schools to develop online courses that deliver compelling, high-quality learning and professional development.

Management Courses available from eCornell

• Human Resource Studies
• Supervisory Skills
• Executive Leadership
• Proactive Leadership
• Financial Management
• Business Leadership Skills for HR Professionals
• Hospitality Management
• Foodservice Management (regular and Master Certificate)

eCornell provides exceptional online learning experiences tailored for professional and executive development in the areas of strategy, leadership and management development, human resources, financial management, and hospitality management.

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Small Business Management Courses

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