Venture Development Centre
VENT 0111 - Accelerated Venture

Profit from a lifetime of learning by bringing your business dreams to life as an entrepreneur. Based on the successful 20 year track record of the Venture Program this accelerated course offers comprehensive start up business training targeted toward individuals in the launch phase. During this course you will learn how to research your business concept and produce a realistic business plan including marketing and financial sections. The course is taught by a leading edge team of practitioners, most successful entrepreneurs themselves. The Accelerated Venture Course is a non credit course consisting of 126 contact hours (Immersion Phase) and business plan development and 21 months of business support (Launch Phase), where participants learn to assess opportunities for their business concept, and create a business plan to put their ideas into action. Part time and full time options available. Here, you're able to research, plan and launch your business just like the over 1500 Venture graduates. Ultimately, you will leave the program with the ability to run your own business and have the skills to make it a success! For fee & application details prospective students should contact the Program Office at 604-412-7651. Note: International students welcome. Prerequisite: This course will increase the probability of success for anyone who is either planning to start a business or in the early stages of launching a business. Applicants should fit the following profile: (1) Definite career preference to set up and operate an independent business. (2) Technical skills and expertise appropriate to the business that is planned. (3) Willingness and ability to make a personal and financial commitment. (4) A fully developed business concept in mind. (5) Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet). (0 Credits)

Winter 2012

Feb 21-Apr 13	8 Weeks	$1993.12	CRN: 78603
Feb 21-Apr 13	Tue/Wed/Thu	09:00-16:00	DTC
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - Please complete the online application form at https://commons.bcit.ca/venture/venturex/program/form.20060610.php Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with the Venture Business Advisor. Acceptance and registration is completed through the Peter Thomson Centre for Venture Development. Please note that this is a full time program with Monday and Fridays designated to Market Research and Business Plan Development days and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays as in class sessions. For more information, please contact the Program Assistant at 604-412-7651 or email Simonetta_Mezzomo@bcit.ca. classroom sessions. Schedule is subject to change.
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].

Mar 06-May 26	12 Weeks	$1993.12	CRN: 77810
Mar 06-May 26	Sat	09:00-16:00	DTC 755
Mar 06-May 26	Tue/Thu	17:30-20:30	DTC 755
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - Please complete the online application form at https://commons.bcit.ca/venture/venturex/program/form.20060610.php Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with the Venture Business Advisor. Acceptance and registration is completed through the Peter Thomson Centre for Venture Development. For more information, please contact the Program Assistant at 604-412-7651 or email Simonetta_Mezzomo@bcit.ca.

Spring/Summer 2012

May 07-Jul 06	9 Weeks	$1993.12	CRN: 59441
May 07-Jul 06	Mon-Fri	09:00-16:00	DTC 755
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - Please submit an application at https://commons.bcit.ca/venture/venturex/program/form.20060610.php. Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with the business advisor. Acceptance and registration is completed through the Peter Thomson Centre for Venture Development. For more information, please visit http://www.bcit.ca/business/venture/ or contact the Program Assistant at 604-412-7651. No class Monday, May 21(Victoria Day) or Monday July 2. This course will be offered again in the fall term.