Course Outline

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

I.H. ASPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ENTR 3100 A01, A02 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Winter 2014

INSTRUCTOR: Nathan Greidanus

OFFICE: 642 Drake

TELEPHONE: 474-7325

E-MAIL: nathan_greidanus@umanitoba.ca

OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment

CLASS TIME: A01: Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 – 11:15

A02: Tuesday/Thursday 11:30 – 12:45

ROOM: 128 Drake

|COURSE DESCRIPTION |ENTR 3100 explores the primary issues that should be considered in starting and managing a small business within the |

| |Canadian context. From the perspective of managing a small business the course provides students with a hands-on |

| |approach to learning and applying concepts from the various management disciplines, including: Finance & Accounting, |

| |Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Policy & Strategy, Legal Issues, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. |

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| |The primary learning methodologies are case analysis, student presentations, lectures and an intensive project in |

| |which students analyze and develop a business plan for an existing small business. |

|COURSE OBJECTIVES |Develop an appreciation of the importance and ethical role that entrepreneurship and small business play in society |

| |Utilize critical thinking and quantitative skills to evaluate business opportunities and implement management |

| |strategies in a small business |

| |Understand how to effectively...