Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Choose from a path, be it online business, SME or Tech Business, then make your way through specialized courses in Sales & Marketing, Operations and Financial Management.  No matter which path you choose, you'll get highly focused courses taught by industry professionals who'll give you the tools you need to launch your business!

This program is a great way to help you:

• Learn how to create a solid business plan and launch a business;
• Build your skills in high-tech entrepreneurship;
• Understand the basics of market research;
• Familiarize yourself with social media concepts and search engine marketing;
• Set up your online business;
• Gain greater understanding of human resources management;
• Broaden your understanding of the small-business world.

As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount in this blended online program.

• Budding entrepreneurs who want to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills necessary to start their own business.
• Anyone who has tried to start their own business only to realize they need hands-on tools and guidance to succeed.
• Anyone who wants to learn how to start a successful business, e-commerce business, add an online store to an existing business, set up an e-service business or create a content site.
• Any employee who wants to broaden their career horizons.
• Students who want to earn a Diploma in Entrepreneurship.

Students must complete one of the following courses to determine the path they will follow:

• Market Research for SME Startups (CENT 1100)
  
• Start Up Your Online Business (CENT 1200)
  
• Start Up Your High Tech Business (CENT 1300)
  

Students must complete the following courses:

• Accounting and Financial Management (CENT 1400) 
  
• Creating Your Business Plan (CENT 1500)
  
• Sales, Networking and Business Development (CENT 1600)
  
• HR For Startups (CENT 1700)
  
• Optimizing Business Operations (CENT 1800)
  
• Search Engine Marketing (CEMK 175)