Business Plan Formulation and Implementation
Program Overview
Business Plan Formulation and Implementation
This programme is designed to help you develop a clear strategy for launching your business. It offers valuable insights into the steps to take, the resources needed to achieve your goals, and a timeline for expected outcomes. Ultimately, the programme focuses on how you can drive the growth and success of your business.
Why study this programme?
The process of creating a business plan for an entrepreneurial venture and then executing it is the primary focus for this module. This programme develops the typical structure for a business plan for a start-up venture, which refers to the following parts of an effective business plan:
- Mission statement and business description
- Business environment analysis and SWOT analysis
- Industry and competitors’ analysis
- Market analysis, marketing, and operations plan
- Financial planning
- Achievements and milestones
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Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for current and aspiring professionals who aim to start and grow their own business or specialise in business strategy:
- Young entrepreneurs looking to launch a startup or take their business projects to the next level
- Business owners seeking to implement professional business plans and drive growth within their companies
Key programme details
- Delivery: Hybrid (two on-campus sessions + self-study via Canvas)
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Intakes: May, July, September, and November
- Degree awarded by: Berlin School of Business and Innovation
- Fees: BSBI students on academic degree programmes: Free* / Alumni: €625 / Non-BSBI students: €1,250
Students are eligible to attend two certificate programmes free of charge. However, if a student wishes to enrol in more than two programmes, a fee of €625 will be required for each extra programme.
This programme includes:
- Two sessions, each four hours, conducted through synchronous learning
- 42 hours of asynchronous learning via BSBI’s Educational Platform
- Final test at the end of the programme
What skills will you gain?
Students will have gained the following skills:
- Strategic thinking in business plan implementation.
- Know-how to formulate a professional business plan.
How will you learn?
- Live learning from an expert faculty
- Learning from an industry expert
- Committed support team
- High-tech learning platform
- Forum discussion for peer-to-peer learning
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The program focuses on developing a business plan for a start-up venture, covering the following key elements:
- Mission statement and business description
- Business environment analysis and SWOT analysis
- Industry and competitors’ analysis
- Market analysis, marketing & operations plan
- Financial planning
- Achievements and milestones
Objectives:
- Introduce students to the concepts of business environment analysis.
- Equip students with the ability to conduct market analysis.
- Teach students how to use strategic planning for running a business.
- Develop efficient financial planning skills.
Description:
The program introduces students to entrepreneurship and the characteristics of successful ventures. It covers various starting points for entrepreneurs, including individual ventures, team ventures, existing companies, and acquisitions or franchises. Through this program, students will:
- Develop a thorough understanding of business plan formulation and implementation.
- Gain the ability to create a comprehensive business plan for a start-up venture.
- Learn how to analyze the business environment and conduct SWOT analysis.
- Analyze industries and competitors.
- Conduct market analysis and develop marketing and operations plans.
- Master financial planning skills, including Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Cash Flows Statement analysis, and basic forecasting principles.
Careers:
A business plan is a crucial document for entrepreneurs, especially when seeking funding. It outlines goals, vision, competition, challenges, and growth strategies, providing a roadmap for the first few years of a company's development. This information may be released in the future.
