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
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=OPTC&number=2420

Prerequisites

OPTC 2310.
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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.

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† 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.