Enterpriser is a 12 week online program designed for individuals who have a business idea or those who are simply curious about what it takes to launch a business. A unique feature of this program is that Venture Development Centre advisors will be available online to assist you with specific issues or difficulties you may encounter. Throughout the program you will develop the tools necessary to complete a comprehensive business plan and launch a new venture. The program offers an interactive, module based, learning environment covering the essential areas of business start-up. The self-paced modules cover the opportunity analysis, the anatomy of a business plan, as well as marketing, financing, taxation and cutting through red-tape. Helpful online templates are available in each module to be filled out and added to your online portfolio. Special online tools include a sample business plan, a start-up checklist, a discussion board, private email and links to strategic resources. (0.0 Credits)
Cost
$265.05 - $265.06 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
CRN 50837
Duration
Start any time
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online course. Start any time during the Spring/Summer 2013 term. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
Currently unavailable
Cost
$265.05
Notes
Internet delivery format.
Students can register at any time during the term and will have 12 weeks from their registration date to complete the course. Students must contact the Program Assistant at 604- 412-7651 or email Simonetta_Mezzomo@bcit.ca for an access code. Please visit www.bcit.ca/business/venture for more information.
Status
Fall 2013
Below is one offering of this course for the Fall 2013 term.
CRN 32797
Duration
Start any time
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online course. Start any time during the Fall 2013 term. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
Currently unavailable
Cost
$265.06
Notes
Internet delivery format.
Students can register at any time during the term and will have 12 weeks from their registration date to complete the course. Students must contact the Program Assistant at 604-412-7651 for an access code. For more information about the Peter Thomson Centre for Venture Development, please visit www.bcit.ca/business/venture/
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Sneak Preview
Learning Outcomes
Understand components/purpose of the Business Plan.
Understand basic accounting skills.
Acquire an ability to develop and analyze Financial Statements / Cash Flow.
Understand what banks need from business owners in order to lend money.
Develop a marketing strategy: product/service definition, market research, pricing, direct marketing.
Understand and use negotiation and relationship selling as a tool to sell themselves and their products/services.
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
A sneak preview of Fall 2013 term courses is also available here. These courses are available for Web
registration starting only starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.