Entrepreneurship
(Continuing Education)
(Self-Employment Program)
Start date: October
Description
This part-time program, offered at our Richmond Campus, is targeted at people who want to start their own business. It covers the basic skills required to research, analyze, start and run a successful business with an emphasis on learning and applying practical skills. Interactive classes include guest speakers, and group and individual exercises. Courses and topics include sales skills, marketing, business administration, finance & accounting, computers in small business, and business planning. HRDC sponsorship is available for eligible participants. Students must attend an Entrepreneurship information session and have a personal interview with the program coordinator to be admitted into the program.
Admissions Requirements
- Attend an information session and qualifying interview.
- Develop a business concept.
Content
Course work includes lectures, case studies, problem solving, tutorials and mentoring.
In order to receive the certificate, students must successfully complete five required Continuing Education courses, complete and present a business plan, and start their business.
- Computers for Small Business (Module 1)
- Finance & Accounting (Module 2)
- Marketing (Module 3)
- Selling Skills (Module 4)
- Small Business Administration (Module 5)
One group each year is taught with an emphasis towards the unique problems experienced by new immigrants to Canada, mainly Chinese.
Tuition
$2,890.00 (tuition subject to change without notice; no student loans available for this program; payment plans are available)
Note: Additional student and administrative fees may apply to this program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion, students are awarded a Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
