Small Business Management
Units of Study:
Projects Involved*:
AON Project
Students have the opportunity to create a sales strategy to be presented to actual AON executives. Past student group ideas have actually been implemented with the Aon organization.
Maid Pro Project
Students have an opportunity to problem solve and present staff retention strategies.
T-Shirt Project
The OPRF School of Business' most successful project, the T-Shirt project has risen over $70,000 for local, regional, national, and international charitable organizations. Students plan, manufacture, and sell T-shirts for a charitable organization. All aspects of Small Business are learned in this pinnacle project.
Virtual Business Management Software Project
Students work on VBM 2.0 software. The software simulates being a manager of a distribution business.
*Projects are subject to availability of companies involved. Other projects may occur during the semester in addition to those listed.
Units of Study:
- Communication
- Problem-solving / Decision Making
- Motivation
- Evaluation
- Selling / Negotiations
- Conflict Resolution
- SWOT Analysis
- Break-even / Profit Analysis
- Ethics
- Time / Efficiency / Effectiveness
- Business Planning
- Human Resources
Projects Involved*:
AON Project
Students have the opportunity to create a sales strategy to be presented to actual AON executives. Past student group ideas have actually been implemented with the Aon organization.
Maid Pro Project
Students have an opportunity to problem solve and present staff retention strategies.
T-Shirt Project
The OPRF School of Business' most successful project, the T-Shirt project has risen over $70,000 for local, regional, national, and international charitable organizations. Students plan, manufacture, and sell T-shirts for a charitable organization. All aspects of Small Business are learned in this pinnacle project.
Virtual Business Management Software Project
Students work on VBM 2.0 software. The software simulates being a manager of a distribution business.
*Projects are subject to availability of companies involved. Other projects may occur during the semester in addition to those listed.