Business Management for the Entrepreneur (OPTC 2420)
This course introduces students to the basic business requirements for establishing and running a small business. Students will learn core skills through investigating the concepts of time management, human resources, inventory control, legislation and regulations, problem solving, and conducting industry and/or product research.
Course code: OPTC 2420
Credits: 2.5
Tuition: $0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
OPTC 2310. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
OPTC 2420 schedule for programs:
- CS
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor | Register |
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12080 | January 20, 2025 to January 31, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Sanvictores, Patricia |
Additional Information
- Business concepts
Marketing research
Marketing plan
Products and Services
Management and human resource plan
Financing
Writing business plans
Working with creditors
Human resource management (staff hiring, training, evaluation)
Strategies for efficient workflow
Record keeping (documenting patient information, releasing patient information, record retention)
Inventory control (frame and contact lens inventory management process, non-consumable assets)
Legislation and regulations (patient confidentiality Standards of Practice)
Problem solving business issues
Accounting, bookkeeping & billing procedures
Referral process
Workplace safety
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* The amount shown is the approximate cost of tuition (for courses with tuition) or fees (for courses that do not have tuition).
Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.