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Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)

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
BETU
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Program Overview

This joint Durham College (DC) and Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) diploma-to-degree program will enable you to earn your college diploma and university degree in only four years. Experience the best of both learning environments while on the journey to a rewarding career in business. Build a solid foundation in business theory as well as experience hands-on learning in various areas of entrepreneurship such as business plan writing, digital marketing, mentorship, and starting a new business venture on campus at DC.

Please note that while the Entrepreneurship major has been suspended at Ontario Tech University, students in this university transfer program are able to complete a Bachelor of Commerce and choose from other major options.

Admission Requirements

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

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,322 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Introduction To Accounting (ACCT 1210)
  • Introduction To Entrepreneurship (ENTR 1202)
  • Financial Planning (FINC 1100)
  • Human Resource Management 1 (HURM 1100)
  • Marketing 1 (MKTG 1200)
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1200)

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Date Domestic Availability International Availability
September 2021OpenClosed
January 2022Open 

Career Options

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

This program was created by DC and Ontario Tech for individuals who plan to take Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree program. The bridging courses required for admission to the degree program are embedded in the curriculum and if you achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in each semester of your DC courses and no grade below C in your Ontario Tech courses, you can apply directly to the third year of the degree program. This opportunity allows qualified candidates to major in Entrepreneurship at Ontario Tech; however, acceptance is based on Ontario Tech approval with higher marks required. The Ontario Tech embedded courses are flexible and subject to change by the university. Academic planning assistance will be offered to you by a DC student advisor representative.

As a student participating in this program, you will be registered at DC and at Ontario Tech. Ontario Tech offers classes in the evenings and the annual calendars including reading week are generally different. Students are expected to attend all classes that are scheduled.  In addition, the two institutions use different learning management systems.

For more information please visit the Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Frequently Asked Questions.

Please note: You will apply to the Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program at www.ontariocolleges.ca using the BETU application code. Upon meeting the selection criteria and achieving the required grades, you will be eligible to complete the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree at Ontario Tech.

  • This program enables students to complete the Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business diploma at DC and the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at Ontario Tech in four years for qualifying students, and at less cost than a typical Bachelor degree program.
  • This program provides students with the option of proceeding in second year with the college-only curriculum to complete the Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business diploma, or proceeding to complete the university transfer, which will include five university credits.
  • This unique pathway is available on a shared campus with exposure to college and university faculty, information and opportunities. Students can transfer to the first-year of any other business program at DC after the first semestergraduate after the second year with an Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business diploma.

Students can also 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.

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 (OSDD) or Mature Student Status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

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 MyCampus.

Semester 1

  • Introduction To Accounting (ACCT 1210)
  • Introduction To Entrepreneurship (ENTR 1202)
  • Financial Planning (FINC 1100)
  • Human Resource Management 1 (HURM 1100)
  • Marketing 1 (MKTG 1200)
  • Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1200)

Semester 2

  • Critical Thinking & Ethics (BUSI 1010U)
  • Communication Foundations - Business, IT & Management (COMM 1801)
  • Business Computer Applications 1 (COMP 1209)
  • Macroeconomics (ECON 1200)
  • Marketing For Entrepreneurs (ENTR 1302)
  • Online Accounting For Small Business (ENTR 1303)
  • Business Mathematics (MATH 1202)

Semester 3

  • Financial Accounting (BUSI 1130U)
  • Organizational Behaviour (BUSI 2311U)
  • Business Computer Applications 2 (COMP 2209)
  • Starting The Business (ENTR 2200)
  • Website Design And Management (ENTR 2201)
  • Mentoring And Networking (ENTR 2202)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

Semester 4

  • Business Math 1 (BUSI 1915U)
  • Finance 1 (BUSI 2401U)
  • 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 and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

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Career Options

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

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. 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). 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
  • Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in

OPTIONAL

  • AVG
  • Avira
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