Diploma in Entrepreneurship
The beauty of this program lies in the fact that you can tailor your course of studies to suit your individual needs and those of your area of business interest. 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!
Important note: Please be advised that this program is being revised and that CENT 1100, CENT 1300, CENT 1500, and CENT 1700 will be phased out in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Your take-away
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.
Elective courses
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)
Program courses
To get this diploma, students must complete the 6 courses listed below.
*Click the blue links to get information about each course.
- HR For Startups (CENT 1700)
- Accounting and Financial Management (CENT 1400)
- Search Engine Marketing (CEMK 175)
- Creating Your Business Plan (CENT 1500)
- Optimizing Business Operations (CENT 1800)
- Sales, Networking and Business Development (CENT 1600)
Create your program path
If you want to complete this program as efficiently as possible, or if you are looking to build a schedule that best suits your needs, please contact us at cce@concordia.ca; we will be happy to have a discussion with you. For course descriptions, schedules and registration click on the above course links.
Our approach
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 online program.
Who benefits most?
- 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.
