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Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business – Weekend (Online)

Ministry-approved title: Business - Entrepreneurship and Small Business


Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
BEFL
Next Intake
September 2025
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Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Length
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Program Overview

Are you looking to start your own business? 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. In addition to their wide range of entrepreneurship experience, our faculty members are professionals in the fields of accounting, marketing, law and more, who will guide you through the process of researching the industry, planning your business, securing financing and developing management skills that will support the healthy growth of your business. A solid foundation gained through formal business training will help to enhance your management capacity and prepare you for success.

WEEKEND DELIVERY FORMAT

The weekend delivery format is designed and intended for students looking for opportunities to study full-time, without having to attend traditional weekday in-person classes. With weekend delivery, all classes will be offered fully online on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. There are also self-directed (asynchronous) hours of learning.

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Admission Requirements

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

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.


Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $15,309 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 1101)
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship (ENTR 1100)
  • Financial Planning (FINC 1100)
  • Human Resource Management 1 (HURM 1100)
  • Marketing 1 (MKTG 1100)
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1100)

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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

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.

      Program Learning Outcomes

      1. Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organisation's business opportunities by using an environmental scan.
      2. Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization’s business initiatives.
      3. Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organisation's business initiatives.
      4. Apply basic research skills to support business decision making.
      5. Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects.
      6. Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices.
      7. Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organisation.
      8. Use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organisation.
      9. Describe and apply marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organisation.
      10. Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management.
      11. Outline and assess the components of a business plan.
      12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.

      Admission Requirements

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

      Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

      Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

      Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

      DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

      • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
      • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
      • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
      • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

      Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

      Industry Partners

      Certifications

      Students can earn the following globally recognized certificates by taking Microsoft Office Specialist exams as part of their computer courses:

      • Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (COMP1209)
      • Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (COMP1209)
      • Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (COMP2209)
      • Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (if applicable currently will be offered in Accounting and Supply Chain programs)

      Students who successfully pass all three exams can earn an extra certificate that recognizes their accomplishment with the Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) certificate. DC students are provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the college’s Microsoft Office account. See more details about this opportunity.

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      CCI Learning is the exclusive Canadian partner of Certiport and through our partnership with them it enables us to bring Certiport’s Microsoft Office Specialist certifications to our students.

      ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

      Students entering their first year of studies in a Faculty of Business and Information Technology program will receive a membership to all of Durham Region’s Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade for the duration of their studies, plus an additional year following graduation. As one of the only colleges in Ontario with this offering, DC is proud to provide students with access to local businesses at a regional level. 

      The Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade include:

      • Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
      • Brock Board of Trade
      • Clarington Board of Trade
      • Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
      • Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
      • North Durham Chamber of Commerce
      • Whitby Chamber of Commerce 

      Membership benefits:

      • Opportunities to connect with over 2,500 local businesses and jumpstart your career by networking with potential future employers;
      • Access to professional development events across Durham Region to gain unique business insights and learn from industry leaders; and
      • Learning opportunities to develop the in-demand skills to launch a successful career.

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      Courses

      The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC. Students are responsible to ensure they are not duplicating their GNED or FNMI selections as per their diploma requirements. For a successful program completion, students must have successfully completed three unique elective courses as per their program of study.

      Semester 1

      • Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 1101)
      • Introduction to Entrepreneurship (ENTR 1100)
      • Financial Planning (FINC 1100)
      • Human Resource Management 1 (HURM 1100)
      • Marketing 1 (MKTG 1100)
      • Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1100)

      Semester 2

      • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
      • Business Computer Applications 1 (COMP 1112)
      • Macroeconomics (ECON 1202)
      • Marketing for Entrepreneurs (ENTR 1302)
      • Online Accounting for Small Business (ENTR 1303)
      • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
      • Business Mathematics (MATH 1207)

      Semester 3

      • Business Communications 2 (COMM 3202)
      • Business Computer Applications 2 (COMP 1214)
      • Starting The Business (ENTR 2200)
      • Website Design and Management (ENTR 2201)
      • Mentoring and Networking (ENTR 2202)
      • Social Media Marketing and Sales (ENTR 2204)
      • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

      Semester 4

      • Taxation for Entrepreneurs (ENTR 2205)
      • Mentoring and Networking 2 (ENTR 3304)
      • Launching The Business (ENTR 4200)
      • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
      • Small Business Law (LAWW 2202)
      • Digital Marketing (MKTG 2205)

      Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

      Course delivery

      Online

      Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

      In person:
      Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
      Hybrid:
      Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
      Online:
      Fully remote course delivery.

      Costs

      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 entrepreneur/business owner or a small business manager.

      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 – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
      • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
      • 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 Business in Enterprise and Innovation – Technological University of the Shannon
      • Bachelor of Business Administration (with the option to pursue a specialization in Entrepreneurship) - Trent University
      • 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.

      Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

      Tech Requirements

      NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. 

      MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

      • Laptop: Personal computer (PC). A Mac is not recommended – see notes below*
      • Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and later
      • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
      • 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)
      • 2 USB ports
      • Webcam
      • Microphone (headset preferred)

      *Mac Computers

      • Some required software applications are not available for Mac.
      • Students who choose a Mac may need to purchase additional software to complete assessments and class exercises at their own cost.

      SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

      • Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only)
      • Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 (Students will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the College’s Microsoft Office account)
      • Internet Explorer
      • Mozilla Firefox
      • Acrobat Reader
      • Windows Media Player
      • Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in

      Optional

      • AVG
      • Avira

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