MGMT 600 Business Planning Seminar – DeVry (Entire Course Week 1 – 8)
Week, TCOs, and Topics | Readings and Class Preparation | Activities and Assignments |
Week 1 TCOs A, B, CThe Beginning |
Chapter 1: Starting the Process Chapter 2: Getting Your Plan Started Chapter 22: Time-Saving Tips |
Assignment:Select teamsTeam charter (includes Business Plan topic) due |
Week 2 TCO CThe Problem and Answer |
Chapter 2: Getting Your Plan Started Chapter 3: Making Your Plan Compelling Chapter 5: Company Description |
Assignment:Research of the week: The Problem & AnswerCreate mission, vision, and values statementIndividual assignment due |
Week 3 TCO CIndustry Analysis |
Chapter 6: Industry Analysis & Trends Chapter 8: The Competition Chapter 9: Strategic Position & Risk Assessment |
Assignment:Research of the Week: The Marketing PlanIndustry Analysis due |
Week 4 TCOs B, FThe Marketing Plan |
Chapter 7: Target Market Chapter 10: Marketing Plan & Sales Strategy Chapter 14: Social Responsibility & Sustainability |
Assignment:Research of the week: the Operations PlanMarketing Plan due |
Week 5 TCOs E, G, JThe Operations Plan |
Chapter 11: Operations Chapter 12: Technology Plan Chapter 13: Management & Organization |
Assignment:Research of the Week: the Financial PlanOperations Plan due |
Week 6 TCOs H, I, JThe Financial Plan |
Chapter 16: The Financials Chapter 19: Looking for Money |
Polish work completed to date Financial Plan due |
Week 7 TCOs A, DThe Pitch |
Chapter 4: The Executive Summary Chapter 15: Development, Milestones & Exit Plan Chapter 17: The Plan’s Appendix Chapter 18: Preparing, Presenting & Sending Out Your Plan |
Assignment:Create exit strategies for Business PlanPrepare and practice PresentationCreate Executive Summary |
Week 8 All TCOs/TopicsThe Finish |
None | Assignment:Present the Business PlanFinal Business Plan due Submit Peer Review |
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