Skills
By completing our four-month entrepreneurial training program, JBS students will develop several critical business skills including:
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What it takes to become an entrepreneur
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What is needed to establish a business.
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How to apply key biblical principles for successful business ventures.
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How to complete a comprehensive business plan.
Students will also write a comprehensive business plan that demonstrates their key competency in the following areas:
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Analyzing business opportunities and evaluating their feasibility for forming a business to address the opportunity.
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Analyzing a targeted business market and developing a plan to market products/services to that target.
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Reviewing different legal structures for business and deciding best fit for their business.
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Developing business forecasts and assumptions to compose a financial plan for business profitability.
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Conduct professional presentation of business content.
Most importantly, JBS students accept the mission from God to be a blessing to their communities, nation, and the world as entrepreneurs.
Program Objectives
Who Should Attend:
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Aspiring and Established Entrepreneurs.
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Leaders who want to do business God’s way using biblical principles.
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Those with an entrepreneurial calling.
Performance Objective:
In addition to other skills not listed below, students will demonstrate their key competency in the following areas via writing a comprehensive business plan, completing in-class exercises and homework assignments:
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Analyzing business opportunities and evaluating their feasibility for forming a business to address the opportunity.
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Analyzing a targeted business market and developing a plan to market products / services to that target.
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Reviewing different legal structures for business and deciding best fit for their business.
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Developing business forecasts and assumptions to compose a Financial plan for business profitability.
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Conduct professional presentation of business content.
Course Approach:
The course will cover the topics in a module-based format, with content delivered through the use of instructor led lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, homework assignments, quizzes, and student presentations.
Class exercises and home assignments will assist with developing familiarity with business skills, techniques and practices related to starting and operating a business. Class participation is highly recommended. You learn by asking questions
and providing input during class assignments and lectures. This also provides the instructors with feedback on your needs for further review and discussion.
Getting Started
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The application fee is $25.00.
The Campus program does not offer application fee waivers.
The Joseph Center is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a
nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Application due dates vary from year to year relative to the exact start date of each Spring and Fall session. Depending upon which session you are applying for, you will receive notification regarding the exact due
date. Generally, the final due date for all applications are two weeks before the start date of each Spring and Fall session.
All Campus program courses are held in one of our classrooms at our Campus located at 7600 West Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL.
Courses
The Joseph Center Faith & the Marketplace Entrepreneurship Campus Program is 4 months long.
Classes are traditionally held twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. Specific start dates will be communicated via the school website.
The Campus program courses are currently conducted on Saturdays.
Faculty members are entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who have attended some of the world’s best universities and are business leaders of some of America’s Fortune 500 companies. Faculty and advisors have
at least seven (7) years of entrepreneurial and/or management level corporate experience in the subject matter taught.
Course Materials
Textbooks are included in the program and made available to you in digital format which do not require you to order them.
Financial Information
The total cost for the Faith & the Marketplace Entrepreneurship Program is $3525. This includes application fee of $25 (non-refundable), System fee of $63, Graduation fee of $100 and Tuition & Materials $3347
At this time, the Joseph Business School does not offer Title IV Federal Financial Aid. The JBS Faith & the Marketplace Entrepreneurship Program provides scholarship money to students from privately donated funds through the JBS Scholarship Fund.
Admissions Procedures
Completed applications can be submitted at any time for the Campus Program. A complete admissions package (completed application along with all requirements, i.e. fee, essays, transcript, etc.) is forwarded to the Admissions
Team for review. The review timeframe is up 6 weeks.
For the Campus Program, acceptance status is communicated via email.
Completed registration forms are accepted during enrollment periods and where applicable, up to the second week of the program, and may be completed online.
Save the date yearly for some time in late March.
Apply
A complete application including all required documents, an active valid email address, essays, recommendation form, and transcripts must be submitted for the upcoming school year along with a $25.00 application fee on or before the final
acceptance date. Please note that incomplete applications will not be submitted to the admissions committee for review. In an effort to make an informed decision, you may be invited for an interview. Applicants will be notified via
email of your application status.
NOTE:You may save your application at any time during the process; however, your application cannot be submitted until the application fee is paid.
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Curriculum
Goal Setting God’s Way
In this course incoming students are welcomed and learn to implement sound goal setting strategies that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. They learn to set goals based on biblical principles
and promises. Student’s also are made aware of the School’s policies and procedures and the School’s and student’s rights and responsibilities. (3 clock hours)
Christ and the Corporation
This course provides students with the wisdom and understanding of being an anointed entrepreneur called and appointed by God. Learn how to hear the voice of God. Discover the values and mindset that characterize
Christian entrepreneurs. (2.75 clock hours)
Resources for the Supernatural Entrepreneur
This course explores the use of professional help, or technical assistance, in opening and operating a small business. Specifically, students learn what to look for when selecting professional help and what to consider
in working effectively with these people after their services have been secured. They will also explore possible market contacts and technical assistance for international trade opportunities. (3 clock hours)
Human Resources
In this class students will write job descriptions for the various positions within their companies; develop a list of interview questions for potential new employees; review a job offer process; understand the
recruiting process and pertinent background checks to conduct (2.75 clock hours)
Life as a Christian Entrepreneur
In this class students study examples of entrepreneurs who operate under the anointing and direction of God. Students hear experiences from the Founder of the school who implemented principles into real work examples.
(2.75 clock hours)
Identifying Your Core Values & Mission
The purpose of this course is to begin the process for developing a Company Mission Statement. In the process the students gain knowledge of the connection between Vision and Mission Statements. (3 clock hours)
Unlock Potential through Prayer and Meditation
In this class students are taught about the power of prayer in their businesses. They learn what, why, and how to pray for their businesses. (1.5 clock hours)
Be All You Can Dream
This all-day business simulation engages students in hands-on activities to experience the operation of an actual business. Students, working in teams, will run actual businesses in a mall setting. Teams will sell
their business ideas to a panel of judges and awards will be given across several categories of performance. (7.5 clock hours)
Proper Business Protocol
In this course, students are taught the traditions of etiquette and protocol for a business setting. Topics covered include, Understanding Images, Professionalism, Networking, The Sales Call, International Dining,
and Culture Shock. (3 clock hours)
Business Leadership
As an entrepreneur developing a strong leadership philosophy is a cornerstone of long-term success and profitability. In this class students learn how to develop their leadership abilities; identify the management
responsibilities of entrepreneurs; implement decision-making processes to reach their business goals and objectives; design management tasks for their businesses; establish communication practices for their
businesses; and develop a code of ethics for their businesses. (3 clock hours)
Business Insurance
During this class students learn how to minimize losses due to risks; prepare policies that will help minimize losses; determine the insurance needed for their businesses; and analyze the costs associated with risk
management for their businesses. (3 clock hours)
Assessing Possibilities with Faith
This class teaches the importance of strategic planning in a business and explains how the business plan helps the entrepreneur. Students learn to assess their business idea and current market conditions to see
if the idea is financially viable. (1.75 clock hours)
Discerning & Negotiating Business Agreements
In this course students learn the definition of negotiation, how to prepare for negotiations, how negotiation relates to selling, and how to recognize and deal with negotiation tactics. (3 clock hours)
Business Opportunities: The Power of Imagination
In this class students learn to: Appraise the effects of business trends and changes; identify environmental and geographical opportunities; research the economic climate and consider the options available to them
by operating their businesses. Students also learn how to apply creative thinking to expand the possibilities of their business ideas. (2.75 clock hours)
Develop Your Marketing Plan
In this course students discuss the effects of a customer-driven business plan. They evaluate their potential markets using decision-making tools; describe their product/service decisions, define their target markets
and develop their marketing strategies. Successful branding and advertising is crucial to both the short-and long-term success of any business. (3 clock hours)
Promoting Your Business
In this course students discuss the options available for promoting their businesses; analyze the costs of media options; discover promotional options that best match their target market and business image; learn
techniques to prepare materials that represent their companies; develop promotional budgets and calendars; and identify strategies that evaluate promotional activity effectiveness. (3 clock hours)
Communicating Your Marketing Plan
In this class students make a professional business presentation of their Marketing Plan for their business. (3 clock hours)
Delivering Customer Value
Students learn the critical function pricing plays in the marketing plan and how to determine the costs that will affect pricing and identify factors that will affect their pricing strategies. In this class students
will learn the ethical challenges associated with pricing structure and what are the key considerations that should reviewed in creating an MVP. (3 clock hours)
Sowing & Reaping for Customer Acquisition
During this class students define the role of selling in small business; analyze their products/services benefits; analyze potential customers; understand the steps of the selling process; and role-play selling
their product or service to a potential client. (3 clock hours)
Business Plan Pitch
In this class students make a professional business presentation of their Business Plan for their business. (3 clock hours)
Presentation Skills: Developing Your Pitch
During this class students build their confidence in presenting to small and large groups. This course will also teach students how to use proven presentation techniques and software to help them communicate their
business ideas effectively to any audience. (2.25 clock hours)
Communicating Your Financial Plan
In this class students make a professional business presentation of their Financial Plan for their business. (3 clock hours)
Business Analytics
Students learn to discuss the responsibilities of the entrepreneur in managing the finances. They learn to select appropriate advisors to assist in their financial analysis; the importance of cash flow management;
identify of financial control procedures; how to find cash flow patterns; analyze trouble spots in financial management; analyze financial statements; analyze financial management ratios applicable to a small
business. (3 clock hours)
Financial Wisdom
Students learn about Financial Literacy from a Spiritual perspective - understanding prosperity, the purpose of money, ways to get rid of the power of debt; and a Natural perspective - review of elements in a Credit
Report and FICO scores, Rapid Debt Repayment Plans, attaining savings goals, identity theft (3 clock hours)
Creating Wealth Through Investments
Students receive an overview of the financial markets, learn the basics of how to select stocks with practical anointed application of choosing a portfolio, the reason you should consider the financial markets as
one stream of income, and that God can prosper us financially to the degree our faith can believe and the knowledge we receive. (3 clock hours)
Accessing Capital
Students learn how to determine options for financing their businesses; discuss the financial information included in a business plan; justify their financial projections; and discover how to take advantage of loan
application packages. (3 clock hours)
Business Accounting for the Entrepreneur - Pt 1
During this class students learn the value of maintaining accurate records; determine all records needed for their businesses; and how to develop a strategic plan for managing their business records. (3 clock hours)
Business Accounting for the Entrepreneur - Pt 2
During this class students continue to learn the value of maintaining accurate records; determine all records needed for their businesses; and how to develop a strategic plan for managing their business records.
(3 clock hours)
Technology Innovation for Your Business
In this class students receive an overview of the world-wide-web and the difference between eBusiness and eCommerce; they learn information on creating, promoting, and operating their website, low or no cost technology
tools and resources and how to contract consulting or technical support. (3 clock hours)
Legally Organize Your Business
In this class students analyze the appropriate choices of ownership for their businesses; identify the steps necessary to file ownership for their businesses; define the policies and procedures necessary for successful
multi-owner operations; and discuss reasons for obtaining outside assistance in determining ownership choices. (3 clock hours)
What is the cost of the program?
- Application……………………… $ 25.00
- System Fee..…………………….$ 63.00
- Graduation Fees………………...$ 35.00 (additional shipping costs may apply)
- Materials………………………….$185.00
- Tuition…………………………….$ 3227.00