Working in teams, students investigate the opportunities for new import-export ventures through the development of a business plan, present their plans to a panel of potential investors, obtain funding, run the business, and exit the firm at the end of the second quarter. Working in teams, students investigate the opportunities for new import-export ventures through the development of a business plan, present their plans to a panel of potential investors, obtain funding, run the business, and exit the firm at the end of the second quarter. Emphasis is on problem analysis, the decision-making process, administration and control, and continuous reappraisal of policies and objectives. This course integrates and builds upon the work of the core curriculum. Also covers franchising and business acquisition.
Students develop their own business plans for venture concepts.
Broad areas of interest include developing business concepts, marshalling resources, startup actions, and strategic and operation planning. Combines case studies with field projects assisting companies in the Puget Sound area. Offered only when faculty is available and student interest is sufficient. Class is announced in advance of scheduled offerings. Determination of corporate product-service objectives, development of a network of internal operating policies and methods to achieve objectives at a cost satisfactory to the consumer and to society.