How To Start Your Own Business (Short Course)
Progress onto University final Year

Progress onto University final Year
$782 $750
About the Course
Many people have a wish to become a business owner by starting their own business but they are not aware of the related complexities. Businesses often fail in their first operational year therefore; it is important to have related knowledge to operate a business better. This is an introductory course which is suitable for those who have recently started a small business or pursuing to start one or considering choice of self-employment in the near future. This course will provide a path to study related issues and elements in order to develop critical approach in learners. Learners will understand ways to mitigate business risks and ways to lead a business towards success. Learners will learn about business marketing strategies, pricing, competition and branding strategies in this course. Human resource management and administration related matters will also be covered. At the end of the course, learners will be asked to develop their own business plan and pitch it to an academic expert. Therefore, learners will have an excellent opportunity to implement the knowledge they have gained and get feedback from an expert on it.
Course overview
Course duration
Students can enrol onto this course at anytime. There is approximately 100 hours worth of learning material included. Students will have access to the study material for five years.
Assessment
This course is assessed by a series of self assessment exercises.
Am I eligible for this progamme?
This course is most suited to individuals who are at least 16 years old, have a high school education and wish to progress onto a degree at university, or the Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management with COTHM Online.
English Proficiency
Candidates who do not have English as a first language will have to demonstrate competence in reading, writing and listening skills in English.
Unit summary
This course is made up of 5 units, which cover a range of subject areas, please see below for more information:
Unit 1 Thinking of starting a business
Unit 2 Finance for business start up
Unit 3 Marketing for business start up
Unit 4 Business planning for business start up
Unit 5 Communicating for success in business.
COTHM Online delivers online university pathway programmes with full Undergraduate and Postgraduate Diploma Awards to learners from all corners of the world. Learners can fast track their way through to a UK University Qualification on campus or by distance learning.
M-59, The Curve Building, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, P.O. Box: 26967, UAE.