Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation

Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation

• Specialization: Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation

  Course Code	Course Name
  EMPL-100	Job Skills Development
  EMPL-105	Business Seminars
  EMPL-110	Cultural Essentials
  BSNS-105	Microsoft Word - Level 1
  BSNS-115	Microsoft Outlook - Level 1
  BSNS-120	Microsoft Excel - Level 1
  BSNS-130	Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
  EBI-110	Budgeting for Self-Employment
  EBI-120	Quickbooks Essentials
  EBI-130	Foundations of Entrepreneurship
  EBI-140	Business Innovation
  EMPL-170	Career Development
  EBI-150	Business Planning and Development
  EBI-200	Workplace Practicum

  • Job Skills Development

    This course provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to acquire, retain and grow in a career. Students will develop transferable skills that employers look for when making hiring and promotional decisions. Topics covered in this course include professionalism, adaptability, planning and organization, numeracy, information security, safety and the use of office technologies.

    Course Code: EMPL-100
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 70
    

  • Business Seminars

    This course includes a variety of personal development seminars that enhance employability and career success. Through interactive and focused seminars, students will develop highly sought-after skills for employment while supporting their journey towards entrepreneurship. Seminar topics include handling difficult situations, stress management, teambuilding, conflict resolution, communication, professionalism and/or other business relevant topics.

    Course Code: EMPL-105
    Course Requirements: Job Skills Development

    Hours: 35
    

  • Cultural Essentials

    Cultural Essentials refers directly to the workplace experience and the values, attitudes and cultures that are common throughout places of work in Canada. Students will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that a new employee needs in order to build confidence and successfully adapt to Canadian workplace cultures. Topics include workplace communication, working with diverse individuals, professionalism, and health and wellness.

    Course Code: EMPL-110
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 80
    

  • Microsoft Word - Level 1

    This an intensive course that combines introduction and intermediate Microsoft (MS) Office applications and keyboarding. Students will learn to navigate Word, Excel and Outlook and integrate the features, functions, and timesaving shortcuts for each application. Students will practice formatting business documents (forms, reports, emails, spreadsheets and charts) and practice proofreading and document collaboration tools. Students will also have an opportunity to practice and build on their keyboarding skills during this course.

    Course Code: BSNS-105
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 35
    

  • Microsoft Outlook - Level 1

    During this hands-on course students will learn how to use Microsoft Outlook to compose, organize and respond to emails in a professional manner, as well a schedule tasks, meetings and manage contact lists. Students will also learn how to use time-saving keyboard shortcuts and proper keyboarding techniques.

    Course Code: BSNS-115
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 25
    

  • Microsoft Excel - Level 1

    During this hands-on course students will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create, format, review and edit professional business spreadsheets. Students will learn the various functions and benefits that MS Excel provides in a business context and will practice spreadsheet formatting, data entry, filtering and sorting, using formulas, and creating and interpreting basic MS Excel charts and graphs.

    Course Code: BSNS-120
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 50
    

  • Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

    This course provides students with an introduction to Human Resource Management and the key roles, objectives and priorities of a Human Resources department that are essential to business operations. Topics covered include effective communication, human resource planning, talent management, total rewards, training and development, compliance with regulations, policy and procedures, and workplace safety and health.

    Course Code: BSNS-130
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 40
    

  • Budgeting for Self-Employment

    This course provides the foundational knowledge, strategies and practical skills needed to conduct business budgeting for a small business venture or a corporate department. Topics include basic financial concepts and terminology, the budgeting process, cash flow and related issues, risk management for budgeting, business savings and cost cutting, ethical accounting practices, and tax responsibilities for small or independent business owners.

    Course Code: EBI-110
    Course Requirements: Microsoft Word - Level 1,Microsoft Excel - Level 1

    Hours: 65
    

  • Quickbooks Essentials

    QuickBooks is a valuable accounting and payroll software that facilitates enhanced control of business finances and cash flow. This introductory course presents the various features of QuickBooks software, as well as helpful tools and shortcuts useful for organizing the accounting of a small or independent business. Topics include creating of a company profile and chart of accounts, tracking income and expenses, uploading receipts and sales, invoicing, preparing and processing payroll data/transactions, managing inventory, and producing financial statements. 

    Course Code: EBI-120
    Course Requirements: Budgeting for Self-Employment

    Hours: 40
    

  • Foundations of Entrepreneurship

    This course introduces the key skills and mindset essential of an entrepreneur starting their own business, or an intrapreneur seeking to expand an existing business framework. Students will gain foundational knowledge and skills in leadership, communication, ownership, negotiation, networking, and critical thinking. 

    Course Code: EBI-130
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 80
    

  • Business Innovation

    This course provides an introduction to business innovation, and the strategies needed to effectively prepare for and adapt to business growth, disruption and change. Topics include change management and design thinking theories and tools, creative problem-solving models, disruptive technologies and processes, and risk management approaches.

    Course Code: EBI-140
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 40
    

  • Career Development

    This course will provide students with the knowledge and tools to create professional cover letters, resumes, and portfolios specific to a job description and organization. Students will increase their confidence for future job interviews by practicing mock job interview sessions.

    Course Code: EMPL-170
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 40
    

  • Business Planning and Development

    This course introduces students to the seven steps necessary to develop a comprehensive business plan. This plan can be used to develop a start-up business, or to expand an existing business. By the end of the course students will have developed their own simulated business plan and will assess whether or not the proposed business is viable. Using the Business Plan Creator Portal, students will gain knowledge and practical skills in market research and analysis, client/customer profiles, marketing plans, financial projections, business goal setting, operations and risk assessment, and networking best practices.

    Course Code: EBI-150
    Course Requirements: Job Skills Development,Business Seminars,Cultural Essentials,Microsoft Word - Level 1,Microsoft Outlook - Level 1,Microsoft Excel - Level 1,Fundamentals of Human Resource Management,Budgeting for Self-Employment,Quickbooks Essentials,Foundations of Entrepreneurship,Business Innovation

    Hours: 100
    

  • Workplace Practicum

    During this practicum, students are provided the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to meet the expectations of an employer in a real work situation. Students will observe and learn the daily routines and tasks that organizational staff are responsible for. Students will also job shadow a manager, intrapreneur or business owner in the organization to reflect on business management, innovation and/or entrepreneurship practices. 

    Course Code: EBI-200
    Course Requirements: Job Skills Development,Business Seminars,Cultural Essentials,Microsoft Word - Level 1,Microsoft Outlook - Level 1,Microsoft Excel - Level 1,Fundamentals of Human Resource Management,Budgeting for Self-Employment,Quickbooks Essentials,Foundations of Entrepreneurship,Business Innovation,Business Planning and Development

    Hours: 100
    

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