Business Management

Good business management skills can be an essential component to finding success in today’s complex workplace.

Stratford's online business management training course is an excellent choice for individuals looking to better understand the functions and applications of business management in a variety of environments.

Whether you are a professional or completely new to the business world, Stratford's program can help you gain the fundamental knowledge needed to get started toward success.

With our flexible study course, you can train at home in your spare time without disrupting your busy schedule!

Request a free career information packet or enrol online today.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can benefit from a business management course?
Anyone who works in business or has an interest in business. This can include everyone from retail employees to business owners, to marketers and writers. Understanding how to successfully manage a business is an important and usable skill across a variety of career fields.

Why take this course with Stratford?
So many reasons! We offer flexible, home study learning with both online and print options. You study when it works best for YOU knowing that you have the support of our instructors and online student center, eService. Plus, we offer the option to get started with a low down payment and make affordable monthly payments!

Business Management Module 1
Introduction to Business Management
• Characteristics and Environment of Business Management
• Business Ownership
• Supervision, Decision Making, and Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Implementation and Control
• Business Ethics
• Overview of a Typical Business
• Desirable Qualities for Successful Business Management
• Time and Stress Management

Business Management Module 2
Business Management and Its Application
• Basic Management Functions
• Where Business Management Is Used
• Types of Business Activities
• The Legal Structure of a Business
• The Purpose of a Business
• Starting a Business

Business Management Module 3
Business Organizational Structures and Functions of Management
• Types of Organizational Structure
• A Functional Approach to Business Management
• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading/Directing
• Controlling/Monitoring
• Management Information Systems

Business Management Module 4
Finance Demystified For Entrepreneurs
• Basic Business Math
• The Balance Sheet
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Using the Financial Statements
• More Financial Analysis
• Preparing Budgets
• Financing Alternatives and Business Valuation

Business Management Module 5
Business Environments
• Human Environments
• Economic Environments
• Government Environments
• Global Environments
• Trade Environments
• Ethical Environments

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.