New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurial Toolkit
Turn your passion into business
Classes Start

March 18, 2019
Estimated Effort

6-8 Hours / Week
Institution

Northeastern University
Language

English
Duration

5 Weeks
Price

AED 2999
Overview
This course is a practical, step-by-step guide to equip you with the necessary tools to start your business, providing both the international and UAE local perspective. You will be taken through an entire set up process, from idea generation, brainstorming and the development of your business plan, to identifying sources of funding and exit strategies. Guided by a local entrepreneurship expert and researcher, you will work in teams to define your business strategy while developing a solid foundation for your venture. New Venture Creation course has been designed by the Northeastern University’s D’Amore-Mckim School of Business in the US. This course is a stepping stone to the Online MBA program, ranked among the top online masters programs in today’s market.
New Venture Creation is delivered using an innovative and highly effective model of blended learning with rigorous content available for access at your own pace and, 4 in-class sessions to facilitate engaging discussions. These workshops will provide you with an opportunity to organize and structure your knowledge, network with your peers and thought leaders and apply the course material to real-world situations. Throughout the course, your personal Student Success Advisor will be there to guide you and help you achieve the key milestones during this process. Your learning journey will be focused on your success in the course and to further your professional development.

Outcomes / What you will Learn
- Apply brainstorming methods to generate ideas for your own venture
- Complete a detailed SWOT analysis
- Identify effective exit strategies
- Compare various corporate cultures
- Build your professional network
- Develop a comprehensive business plan for your venture
Earned Certifications
Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn:
- New Venture Creation Course Certification Badge from Northeastern University
Job Outlook
The course will help you develop professional qualities and skills that successful entrepreneurs must have. An entrepreneurial mindset is extremely beneficial regardless of the occupation, as it allows professionals to be creative in finding solutions. Having a practical guide with all the resources will help learners set up or grow their company, and become successful in the UAE or US markets. To help further develop this knowledge, students may continue to pursue an Online MBA program offered by Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business, if they select ‘for-credit’ option.
Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Tucker J. Marion
Online Course Instructor

Dr. Ahmad Okasha
In-Class Sessions Instructor
Learning Coach

Nicole D'Souza
Pearson Professional Learning Coach
