The program is designed to be self paced and self directed. The faculty member acts as a facilitator or mentor. The technology used facilitates interaction between the participant and the faculty member even if there is little direct contact. Participants are encouraged to call, e-mail, or visit the campus anytime help is needed. There are no tests in this program .
Evaluation is competency based.
If the objective of the New Ventures Marketing course is to be able to produce a marketing plan for your business idea then that is what the student is evaluated on. Evaluation is based on that plan. The Information Technology course has no tests for your competency with a word processor, for example. Entrepreneurship and Small Business evaluates participants in a manor similar to industry. 69.51 New Ventures Marketing Marketing Your Product, 3rd.