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
$488.07 - $526.82 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of BUSA 2205 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 80836
Duration
Wed Jan 04 - Sat Mar 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 80836
- $514.22
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Danielle Rockel
Course outline
Cost
$514.22
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.
-
Students must submit e-mail 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. 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. 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.
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of BUSA 2205 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 65276
Duration
Mon Apr 17 - Mon Jul 17 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 65276
- $526.82
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 - Jul 17 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 |
Instructor
Ken Eng
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$526.82
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.
-
No class on May 22 (Victoria Day weekend) and July 3 (Canada Day weekend).
Status
CRN 63418
Duration
Tue Apr 18 - Sat Jul 08 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 63418
- $488.07
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 - Jul 08 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Danielle Rockel
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$488.07
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.
-
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
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
Subscribe
Interested in being notified about future offerings of Entrepreneurial Management (BUSA 2205)? If so, fill out the information below and we'll notify you by email when courses for each new term are displayed here.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.