Course details
Examines the planning stages involved in starting a new business including market, financial and legal responsibility requirements. Major emphasis is on the initial analysis of business viability prior to the preparation of a business plan. This course will be helpful for anyone wishing to start their own business.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$551.98 - $579.09 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of MKTG 1324 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 38323
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Nov 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38323
- $579.09
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Mon | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 472 |
Instructor
Andrew Woods
Course outline
Cost
$579.09
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.
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Please note that this is a blended/hybrid delivery format; there will be both in-person classes and asynchronous online learning. In-classroom meetings are conventional face-to-face format, and the campus and room location are as noted on the course registration details above. The online learning will be done as self-study, but there will be weekly deadlines for assignments and quizzes. Self study weeks: October 2nd, October 9th, November 13th. No in-person classes held during these weeks. It is essential that you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. To be successful in this hybrid course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. Your instructor will provide you with further details.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 47090
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47090
- $551.98
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 11 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Bryan Graziano
Course outline
Cost
$551.98
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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Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the importance of analyzing ideas before starting a business.
- Assess whether a new venture opportunity has sufficient potential market demand, product/service provision capacity, management skills, and financial commitment to represent a valid business opportunity.
- Identify and apply the distinctive research required to successfully complete a business plan.
- Discuss the types of information needed to evaluate competition.
- Explain the common legal forms of organization used by businesses.
- Define and select the most realistic form(s) of financing for a business.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2018
Related Programs
Small Business Development (MKTG 1324) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Retail Marketing Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Sales Skills
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Small Business Management
Statement of Completion Part-time
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