This course introduces students to the fundamental considerations and processes involved in creating and running a professional interior design business including the legal, ethical, practical and professional requirements involved in interior design practice. Students investigate types of business structures and practices, professional documents and contracts, effective marketing techniques, professional working relationships with related disciplines; principles of job cost estimating, budgeting methods, and project management methods. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to successfully assess their interior design career options and understand the principles and practices of the interior design profession. Prerequisite: ID 3810 Office Design or ID 3860 Restaurant + Retail Design