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Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business

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MINISTRY-APPROVED PROGRAM TITLE: BUSINESS – ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS

Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
School
School of Business, IT & Management (BITM)
Length
Four semesters
OCAS Code
BESB
Next Intake
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Program Overview

Entrepreneurship and small business development are vital components of economic growth in Canada with 75 per cent of all new jobs being created in the small business sector. Entrepreneurs build their own enterprises and live their lives doing what they love. Entrepreneurs are keen to create their own business concepts and possess the drive to make positive contributions to their organization’s success. You will learn from professors and mentors who have launched their own successful businesses and leverage their experience to prepare yourself to launch your venture.

Mentorship
Mentorship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Negotiation
Negotiation

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date Domestic Availability International Availability
September 2019OpenClosed
January 2020Open 

Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,025 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Accounting I (ACCT 1200)
  • Business Computer Applications I (COMP 1209)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Human Resource Management I (HRM 1200)
  • Introduction To Business Management (MGMT 1209)
  • Marketing I (MKTG 1200)
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1200)

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Career Options

As a graduate you will be prepared to pursue self-employment as an entrepreneur/small business owner or employment in a small business.

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

Entrepreneurship and small business development are vital components to a successful economy. This program will provide you with the skills required to start, grow and manage a small business including developing the personal skills needed for success as an entrepreneur.

Upon successful completion of the program you will be able to produce a business plan that includes concept identification and development; planning; start-up; maintenance; management; and the expansion of a small business enterprise.

In addition, if you maintain a minimum overall grade of 65 per cent in nine of the courses outlined by the Canadian Institute of Entrepreneurship (CIE), you will qualify for membership with the organization upon graduation and be entitled to use the designation of certified entrepreneur. CIE offers valued member services including business development consulting, references, referrals, financial planning and budgeting.

After completing one year of business study, you may choose to graduate with a certificate in Business Fundamentals.

In The News

  • Student becomes entrepreneur and launches first product in Canadian stores and Amazon.ca
  • Students take ideas to market faster with Fall Accelerator program
  • Students work with external partners to further develop skills
  • Student entrepreneur launches urban organic farm grocery shopping experience
  • DC students pitch business ideas to win $2,500
  • Participants chosen for the DC Fall Accelerator Program
  • DC students take on the BDC Case Challenge

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 1

  • Accounting I (ACCT 1200)
  • Business Computer Applications I (COMP 1209)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Human Resource Management I (HRM 1200)
  • Introduction To Business Management (MGMT 1209)
  • Marketing I (MKTG 1200)
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1200)

Semester 2

  • Communications For Business I (COMM 2204)
  • Business Computer Applications II (COMP 2209)
  • Macroeconomics (ECON 1200)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Business Mathematics (MATH 1202)
  • Marketing II (MKTG 2200)

Semester 3

  • Small Business Accounting (ACCT 2209)
  • Business Communications II (COMM 3202)
  • Business Computer Applications III (COMP 3207)
  • Entrepreneurship I (ENTR 2200)
  • Professional Development For Entrepreneurs I (ENTR 2202)
  • Business Development For Entrepreneurship & Small Business (MKTG 3232)

Semester 4

  • Taxation For Entrepreneurs (ACCT 3208)
  • Prof Dev For Entre II (ENTR 3304)
  • Entrepreneurship II (ENTR 4200)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Business Law (LAW 1213)
  • Digital Marketing (MKTG 4300)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES Domestic
Tuition $3,025
Compulsory Ancillary

$1,245

Program Incidental $50
Total Fees: $4,320

Please note: fees are based on the 2018-2019 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

As a graduate you will be prepared to pursue self-employment as an entrepreneur/small business owner or employment in a small business.

Experiential Learning

Your learning experience will be complemented by an entrepreneur mentorship, which will give you the opportunity to consult with, observe and network with an assigned entrepreneur/small business owner.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – UOIT
  • Bachelor of Commerce - Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Commerce (with major) - Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations - Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Management (three-year, four-year, four-year with major) – Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration – Management - Davenport University
  • BBA/MBA – Strategic Management - Davenport University
  • Irish Institutes of Technology
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management - Royal Roads University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Business and Management - University of the West of England, Bristol

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Laptop Requirements

Minimum Recommended Hardware

  • Laptop: Personal computer (PC) not a Mac
  • Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 (if available)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better (Not AMD)
  • Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
  • Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
  • Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
  • Other features: 2 USB ports

Software Requirements

  • Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
  • Microsoft Office 2016
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Acrobat Reader
  • Windows Media Player
  • Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in
  • K-Lite Codec Pack

Optional

  • AVG
  • Avira

Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business in the news

Student becomes entrepreneur and launches first product in Canadian stores and Amazon.ca
Students take ideas to market faster with Fall Accelerator program
Students work with external partners to further develop skills
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