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

This program is intended for companies that have been in business for at least 3 years and would like to scale up. Companies that want to become vendors for corporations, government entities, or utility agencies and/or are focused on Technology, Logistics, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Environmental sustainability, and Healthcare access are encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must commit to attending all 16 sessions (3 hours each) of the program.
• Must be in business for at least three years.
• Must commit to completing three additional hours per week of asynchronous work.
• Must commit to a capabilities statement by the end of the program.
• Must commit to completing the application to obtain a minority and or woman-owned business certification by the end of the program.

Admission: $200 (Program total value is $1,200, 1-year NLBWA-IE Membership).

Scholarships: Available based on need and commitment.

The fee includes 1-year NLBWA-IE Membership.