MGMT 453: Starting a Business

MGMT 453-K01: Starting a Business
(Spring 2026)

09:00 AM to 11:40 AM T

Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea) G406

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Section Information for Spring 2026

MGMT 453 - K01: Starting a Business

Course Description

MGMT 453 K01 is designed to examine the paths to small business ownership, including starting an enterprise or purchasing an existing business. Focus will be on venture business creating, franchising, and licensing, as well as family-run enterprises. The basic management theories for running small business will be provided by combining the courses you have learned in the business school. Through case discussions related to small business operations, students will have the chance to grasp the flavor of the small business management. Field surveys to develop ‘Your Business Plan’ will provide career opportunities for students. 

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Examines the paths to small business ownership, including starting an enterprise or purchasing an existing business. Focus will be on franchising and licensing, as well as family-run enterprises. Students will gain a broad understanding of location choice, facilities and layout, in addition to the legal issues associated with small business creation. Harvesting and exiting options will also be explored. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval.Offered by Management. Limited to two attempts.
Registration Restrictions:

Students with a class of Freshman may not enroll.

Students with the Ineligible to take MGMT crses or terminated from BC major attributes may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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