Business Innovation and Development

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Keywords

Entrepreneurship , Business , FVCC , Flathead Valley Community College , Amplifying Montana's Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Industry , AMAMII

Project

Amplifying Montana's Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Industry (AMAMII)

Authors

Date Submitted

2014-08-07

Material Type

Syllabus

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Flathead Valley Community College

Industry Partner

Montana West Economic Development
ImagineIF Libraries
Montana Manufacturing Extension Center

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

The Business Innovation and Development certificate will introduce students to business management, accounting and marketing, entrepreneurial thinking, and launching a new business. The student will explore and conceptualize innovative ideas, expand the entrepreneurial thinking mindset through activities and problem solving, develop and refine vision statements, mission statements, and business plans and implement steps toward starting a small business. Upon completion of the program, students will: Identify business opportunities through market research; Implement strategies and make modifications based on feedback from potential customers; Articulate a vision statement for their business idea, both orally and in writing; and Develop a professional grade business plan that could be presented to financial institutions for consideration.

Industry (NAISC)

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)

Occupation (SOC)

Business and Financial Operations Occupations (13-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (52)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization