This University Extension accredited program is a highly practical 16-week course focused on providing entrepreneurs with the key fundamentals of business and current issues, challenges, and opportunities faced in the evolving global environment. Learners will develop a strong foundation in business fundamentals, explore global culture and diversity in business, develop and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and analyze situations and issues relevant to today’s managers.

This program is intended for companies that have been in business for at least three years, who want to become a vendor for corporations and public utility agencies, and/or are focused on Technology, Logistics, Construction, Manufacturing, Environmental sustainability, and healthcare access are encouraged to apply.

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UCR Professors

• Jo Russo-Pereyra, MPA
• Joan Branin MBA, Ph.D.
• Nidhi Shah Ph.D.
• Stephen P. Fritzenkotter MBA
• Shawntia Key, EdD

Scheduled Sessions

• Jul 8 – Orientation / Developing an A-Class Business: Goals, Mission & Vision – How to develop A Winning Capability Statement That Generates Business (provide capability statement to attendees and UCR)
• Jul 15 & 22 –  Strategic Business Management – & Leadership 
• Jul 29 & Aug 5 – Economics
• Aug 12, 19, & 26 – Marketing and Communication
• Sept 2 & 9 – Human Resource Management
• Sept 16 & 23 – Accounting and Finance
• Sept 30 – Culture and Diversity
• Oct 7 – Capability Statement 

The following two dates are In-Person EVENTS

• Oct 19 – Access to Capital/ Networking 
• Oct 26 – 2023 Latina BizCon/Business Management Academy Graduation / Small Business Certification

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Every Saturday (16-week Sessions) 

July 8  – Oct 26, 2023

9 am – 12 PM

Location: ZOOM

Admission: $200 when the attendee qualifies for a scholarship (Program total value is $2,200). 

The fee includes 1 Year of NLBWA-IE Membership

Scholarships are available based on need and commitment.