Michigan State University
How to Start Your Own Business Specialization
Michigan State University

How to Start Your Own Business Specialization

How to Start A Business. In this course you will actually start a business and demystify the business creation process.

David Wheeler
Ken Szymusiak
Forrest S. Carter

Instructors: David Wheeler

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Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Overcoming Obstacles
Category: Business Modeling
Category: New Business Development
Category: Business
Category: Decision Making
Category: Open Mindset
Category: Market Opportunities
Category: Business Process
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Business Research
Category: Lean Methodologies
Category: New Product Development
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Personal Development
Category: Business Development
Category: Visionary
Category: Growth Mindedness

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Ideation
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Market Research
Category: Customer Insights
Category: Resource Planning
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Design Thinking
Category: Product Development
Category: Market Opportunities
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Customer Analysis
Category: Creative Problem-Solving
Category: Innovation
Category: Creativity
Category: Curiosity

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Planning
Category: Value Propositions
Category: Business Development
Category: Innovation
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Customer Analysis
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Product Development
Category: New Business Development
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Verification And Validation

Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

Course 49 hours4.8 (153 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Financial Statements
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Income Statement
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Business Planning
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Financial Accounting
Category: Business Administration
Category: Team Management

Launch Strategy: 5 Steps to Capstone Experience

Course 524 hours4.8 (123 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Strategy
Category: Entrepreneurial Finance
Category: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Budgeting
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Marketing Planning
Category: Customer Engagement
Category: Go To Market Strategy
Category: Marketing
Category: Marketing Strategies
Category: Sales Strategy
Category: Resource Management
Category: Customer Acquisition Management
Category: Business Planning
Category: Plan Execution
Category: New Business Development

Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

Course 619 hours4.9 (131 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Product Development
Category: Business Management
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Business Development
Category: Operations Management
Category: Social Media
Category: Marketing
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Income Statement
Category: Small Business Accounting
Category: New Business Development
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Accounting
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Business Planning
Category: Digital Marketing
Category: Production Planning
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Web Design and Development

Instructors

David Wheeler
Michigan State University
8 Courses459,756 learners
Ken Szymusiak
Michigan State University
6 Courses104,863 learners
Forrest S. Carter
Michigan State University
6 Courses104,863 learners

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