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Faith & the Marketplace Entrepreneurship Campus Program

The Joseph Business School (JBS), in addition to our traditional business course offerings, teaches students that God indeed is profit minded (“I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit…” Isaiah 48:17) and has much to say about sound business practices to be upheld by godly men and women of integrity.

In the midst of this world’s business climate of uncertainty, JBS upholds the banner of ethics on the highest level, and is committed to developing business leaders and entrepreneurs of faith, whose companies flourish independent of economic fluctuations and instabilities. The Joseph Business School offers its clients a unique mix of services and resources to assist them in:

Developing that billion-dollar idea that is God-inspired
Honing in on their unique talent or ability that is God-given
Writing their own vision and developing a business plan that is God-directed
Providing an alternative to doing business the world’s way…doing business as unusual.

The vision of the Joseph Business School is simple. Our objective is to become the premier Christian Education and Resource Center empowering people to achieve their business, personal and professional goals through leadership training, entrepreneurship and executive coaching. Our goal is to provide not only a solution that creates economic development through the establishment of entrepreneurial businesses, but to also restore self-esteem and a sense of hope and dignity to all of its participants.

We believe that entrepreneurship is a calling from God and Joseph Business School is an instrument in the hand of God to help train leaders worldwide that will make His plan for this earth a reality.

Skills

By completing our four-month entrepreneurial training program, JBS students will develop several critical business skills including:

What it takes to become an entrepreneur
What is needed to establish a business.
How to apply key biblical principles for successful business ventures.
How to complete a comprehensive business plan.

Students will also write a comprehensive business plan that demonstrates their key competency in the following areas:

Analyzing business opportunities and evaluating their feasibility for forming a business to address the opportunity.
Analyzing a targeted business market and developing a plan to market products/services to that target.
Reviewing different legal structures for business and deciding best fit for their business.
Developing business forecasts and assumptions to compose a financial plan for business profitability.
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.

Progam Objectives

Who Should Attend:

Aspiring and Established Entrepreneurs.
Leaders who want to do business God’s way using biblical principles.
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:

Analyzing business opportunities and evaluating their feasibility for forming a business to address the opportunity.
Analyzing a targeted business market and developing a plan to market products / services to that target.
Reviewing different legal structures for business and deciding best fit for their business.
Developing business forecasts and assumptions to compose a Financial plan for business profitability.
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.

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Campus and Online Tuition Information

Accepted students receive a full tuition scholarship to attend.

GETTING STARTED

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COURSES

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COURSE MATERIALS

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Is financial aid available or are you able to accept grants and scholarships?

Is there an admissions process?

Do you accept foreign students for admission to the campus program in Chicago?

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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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LEADERSHIP AND ORGINIZATION

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)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

MARKETING AND SALES

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)

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

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)

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JOSEPH BUSINESS SCHOOL
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Forest Park, IL 60130
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The Joseph Business School is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools. Complaints against this school may be registered with the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 300, Springfield, IL 62701, Telephone (217) 782-2551, www.ibhe.org or by accessing the IBHE online complaint system at complaints.ibhe.org

accreditation The Joseph Business School Business & Entrepreneurship Campus and Online Program is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools. JBS is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

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