Course details
This course is designed to provide professionals and small business owners with the skills to successfully manage their own businesses. In our rapidly changing economy, many individuals now offer their services on a contract basis. Success in this "new economy" will be significantly improved through the acquisition of the entrepreneurial skills developed. Students will develop essential skills in evaluating entrepreneurship opportunities and business processes relevant to the Canadian environment, including the development of a comprehensive business plan.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$478.43 - $515.26 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2022
Below are two offerings of BUSA 2205 for the Spring/Summer 2022 term.
CRN 63418
Duration
Tue Apr 05 - Sat Jun 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 63418
- $478.43
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 - Jun 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Arthur Docherty
Course outline
Cost
$478.43
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 65276
Duration
Thu Apr 07 - Thu Jun 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 65276
- $515.26
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$515.26
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of BUSA 2205 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 40010
Duration
Tue Sep 06 - Sat Nov 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 40010
- $488.49
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Nov 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Kishore Anand
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$488.49
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Students must sign in on the first day of class. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend more than 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 25, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the requirements for success as an entrepreneur and to provide them with the tools to achieve that success. . Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to:
- Assess own entrepreneurial potential and the requirements of entrepreneurship.
- Investigate the dynamics of a new venture start-up and development process; buying an existing business; or franchising.
- Evaluate the importance of the business plan, its role in showing viability, providing direction and obtaining financing.
- Develop a comprehensive and appropriately formatted business plan to address the significant aspects of running a business.
- Articulate fundamentals of Canadian business and to show the role of entrepreneurs in Canada.
- Plan for the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Canadian environment.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
Entrepreneurial Management (BUSA 2205) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Advanced Business Management
Certificate Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Leadership
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Small Business Management
Statement of Completion Part-time/Distance & Online Learning
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