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Establishing a Successful Business

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MGMT X 497.615

Designed for business owners and decision-makers, this course dives into business models and strategies that equip companies to thrive and reach the next level of success.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Online
Cost
Starting at $905.00

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What you can learn.

Complete a competitive analysis of your business landscape
Define and articulate your unique value and selling advantage
Identify target audience and customer base
Develop a strategy and business model that anticipates competition and situates your business to reap financial rewards

About This Course

The key to reducing the risks and increasing the chances of success in business is to develop a business model that delivers unique value. To accomplish this, particpants must be able to objectively analyze the competitive landscape and innovate and articulate their unique value so they can implement a strategy and anticipate the financial rewards. This course examines the essential elements of success. Designed for business owners, key executives, managers and those developing a business, the course teaches participants how to define a business model and strategy that equips their company to thrive, even in intensely competitive industries. Topics include competitive analysis, creating and defining a unique selling advantage, identifying the customer and honing a strategy. Real-world situations are used for examples of application. Participants leave with the tools to develop a business model and strategy that creates value and allows them to work on their business instead of for their business.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
405727
Fee:
$905.00
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This hybrid section is made up of in-person and remote instructions.

International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes. 

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Haines Hall A25
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25
Lecture
Wed Mar 18, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A25

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407161
Fee:
$905.00
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment recommended. Internet access required. 

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required.

This course applies toward the following programs

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