ICSB is proud to announce the launch of the Global Entrepreneurship Certificate Program to fulfil our mission of continuing management education with the goal to promote entrepreneurship. Our program is called ICSB Global and it constitutes of state-of- the-art certificate programs. We are proud to announce the launch of the ICSB Global Certificate Program on“Global Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Reality”.

ICSB Global Program incorporates ICSB partners that include The George Washington University, St. John’s University, UC Berkley, San Diego State, UMKC, United Arab Emirates, Qatar University, Salerno University, Catholic University and others representing a global constellation of experts.

The ICSB Global Creativity and Innovation Program now offers a unique in- person and online educational hybrid instruction model where participants can join in-person at different ICSB dedicated events. Alternatively, participants can take all the modules online. Finally, participants can join in-person some sessions and then complete the remainder online.

Each ICSB Global certificate requires you complete three (3) mandatory modules followed by two (2) elective modules from the many provided. The ICSB Global certificate offers an invaluable experience of being able to interact with participants from across the globe and from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge. ICSB brings over 60 years of knowledge to this certificate program.

Below is a detailed listing of the ICSB Global Entrepreneurship Certificate with all the modules
described in detail.

For pricing, please consult with MCSBE President, Mr. Ahmed Osman.

Although in many ways a business is a business, there are fundamental differences between startups and established companies. Entrepreneurs are not different than other business people, they just have learned to think differently. This module will explore the various elements of entrepreneurial thinking.

Successful entrepreneurs understand that entrepreneurship is a process that can be learned and improved upon with experience.  This moduleguides an aspiring entrepreneur through steps that will greatly increase their chance to successfully turning their idea into a successful business. This module provides an overview of the entrepreneurship process from idea to launch. This module covers critical questions every aspiring entrepreneur must ask.  What is entrepreneurship? Where do the best ideas for new businesses come from? How do I develop a business model? Why will my business model need to change? What is a business plan and what is it used for? How do I find funding for my new business?

Building a strong business model is the key to improving the chance that a new business will have a successful launch and survive over the long-term. The business modeling process discussed in this moduleis a dynamic approach that helps the entrepreneur adapt and change their business model as new information is discovered from prospective customers.  This module includes discussion on idea modeling, the lean business model canvas (moving from an idea to a business concept), and the traditional business model canvas (moving from a concept to an operating business).

Change is a constant for any business. Business planning is the process used to navigate a business through the many forces for change. At certain points in time, most often associated with raising funding for a business, entrepreneurs need to write formal business plans for their ventures.  This module details the business planning process and the steps it takes to capture these plans in a formal business plan.

Linking the right type of financing with its proper use is critical to success in raising money.  Bootstrapping is the process used by entrepreneurs to get the most out of the money they are able to secure for their businesses.  This module explores the various sources of both debt and equity financing available to small and medium businesses.

There are several key steps an entrepreneur must go through to correctly and legally set up a new business.  This module covers all of the basic requirements for new businesses to get up and running. It answers questions about the “nuts and bolts” of getting a business launched that most entrepreneurship curricula overlook.

The fuel for growing a business is marketing. Effective marketing demands a comprehensive strategy that touches on much more than just selling and advertising.  This module covers all of the elements of marketing a business to attract new customers and retain existing customers. All of the elements are then brought together into an actionable marketing plan.

This module walks the learner through all the steps from hiring the first employee to building a human resource system to ensure the most effective approach in building a team. The module includes issues such as legal, managerial, cultural, and systems considerations for each step along the way.

A common cause of failure among startups is the business owner running out of cash before the business has time to become successful. The interplay between the financial conditions of a business and the financial situation of the owner is something that many entrepreneurs fail to plan for when they launch a new business. This module explains how the finances of the business and its owner are intertwined, including cash flow and debt. We also explore ways in which an entrepreneur can more effectively manage the personal side of this financial equation to ensure that their business has the best chance for survival from startup through its maturity. Finally, we look at the paths entrepreneurs have available to build personal wealth.

Business partnerships are complex relationships that can be as difficult to navigate as a marriage. Many successful ventures end in failure, not from problems with their business models, but from deeply troubled relationships among their owners. This module walks through the challenges of establishing and sustaining successful business partnerships from their initial formation through establishing a successful business venture.

The ultimate goal for most entrepreneurs is to build a business that will someday allow them to exit the business and capture the value that they have built in their company. This module explains the process of planning for an eventual exit and how to prepare for the exit. Because there are many different types of exits, this module also explains the various options on how to exit a business and discusses their advantages and disadvantages.

TOTAL Run Time All Modules: 17 hours, 27 min

Contact:

ICSB Global Program Director: Dr. Tony Mendes (email: mendesa@umkc.edu)
ICSB Global Program Assistant: Ms. Jordyn Murphy (email: jordyn@icsb.org) or tel: 202-994-0704
ICSB Executive Director: Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy (email: aymanelt@icsb.org) or tel: 202-468-3133