Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion
E-mail: cebusiness@mtroyal.ca
Information: 403.440.5069 or toll-free 1.888.392.3655
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Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
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Build Your Dream!
Small Business/Entrepreneurship Information Night
Monday, Sept. 20, 2010
Location: Mount Royal University
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Are you thinking of starting your own business? Have you already launched a business but seek additional tools and support?
Our Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion has literally changed lives and empowered emerging entrepreneurs to realize their dreams for small business success. Join us for an informative session to learn more, meet our instructors, and hear from former students before registering.
This information night is ideal for anyone thinking of starting a new business, in the process of working on their business plan, or operating a small business and looking for mentorship, a support network, or strategies for success.
Presenters will be available to answer your questions in person.
Note: Space may be limited, so please sign up in advance by calling 403.440.5069 or e-mail at rmartel@mtroyal.ca.
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All courses in this program are offered each semester
Starting your own business is a high-risk proposition. Seven out of ten new business enterprises starting up without any kind of external help will generally fail. Before you quit your job or invest your life savings, develop and nurture the business and life skills you need in order to succeed in your new venture.
Developed and delivered by small business experts, the Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion introduces you to the opportunities and challenges of small business owners as well as the skills and qualities needed to thrive and succeed. Have the opportunity to critically examine and evaluate the viability of your business idea, learn strategies for starting up or purchasing a small business and begin working on your business plan.
Program Notes
By registering for the entire Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion at once you receive a discount on the cost of individual courses. See Block Code Registration below.*
Requirements
You are required to purchase the Building a Dream, a Canadian Guide to Starting Your Own Business, 7th Edition, student resource package to use throughout the program, prior to the first class. Cost: approx. $85+GST at the BookStore.
Earning Your Certificate of Completion
Complete the six courses (56 hours).
Career Outlook
Your chances of succeeding in a new business venture are greatly increased when you have a support network and a solid foundation in all the basics of starting and running your own business.
Your Fast Track to Business Success
Complete the program in just six weeks!
*CRN ENTR
(Block Code) |
Oct. 16-Nov. 27 |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Fri., Sat. |
Fee: $1,295+GST |
All courses in this program are offered each semester
Required Courses
Introduction to Small Business & the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Explore the opportunities, benefits and life skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur. Gain insight into the knowledge, tools, psychology and culture of small business owners. Learn the basics of business planning and develop your business idea from creative brainstorming through nurturing and assessment to fruition.
| Subject code: XSBT 10060 |
7 Hours. Fee: $199+GST |
| CRN 90737 |
1 class |
Oct. 16 |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Sat. |
Developing a Successful Marketing Plan
Acquire practical marketing research strategies to help you understand the marketplace and how to reach your customers. Learn how to use competitive intelligence to know your competition and how to effectively position your business. Develop marketing strategies that connect you with your target market to achieve business success.
| Subject code: XSBT 10076 |
14 Hours. Fee: $349+GST |
| CRN 90745 |
2 classes |
Oct. 22-23 |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Fri., Sat. |
Choosing Your Team & Managing Risk
Develop your management team by defining your business needs and locating the best people to support them. Determine what you can do by yourself and when you need professional help. Assess risks encountered by small businesses and learn how to avert them, including legal considerations, government regulations, insurance needs and other common business pitfalls.
| Subject code: XSBT 10062 |
7 Hours. Fee: $199+GST |
| CRN 90739 |
1 class |
Oct. 30 |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Sat. |
Managing Small Business Operations, Growth & Human Resources
Define the day-to-day operations of your business as you learn about inventory management, operational strategies and growth tactics, all based upon four key types of business: service, retail, wholesale and manufacturing. Examine human resource management techniques including attraction, selection, training, retention, compensation and legislative rules in a tough labour market.
| Subject code: XSBT 10063 |
7 Hours. Fee: $199+GST |
| CRN 90741 |
1 class |
Nov. 6 |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Sat. |
Financial Planning & Management for a Small Business
Discover the importance of good financial record management and examine different financial management tools and techniques. Research the costs of operating your business and consider various aspects of cash management including cash flow, capital costs, income projections and financing based on cash needs. Explore how to build a lasting relationship with small business lenders.
| Subject code: XSBT 10077 |
14 Hours. Fee: $349+GST |
| CRN 90747 |
2 classes |
Nov. 19-20 |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Fri., Sat. |
Completing Your Business Plan
Gain insight into the hard-won lessons and success strategies of a guest speaker entrepreneur who will share their business experiences, pitfalls and adventures. Have the opportunity to practise pitching your own business plan and gain valuable feedback from your instructor and fellow students.
| Subject code: XSBT 10065 |
7 Hours. Fee: $199+GST |
| CRN 90743 |
1 class |
Nov. 27 |
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Sat. |
Optional Course
Business Plan Assessment
Incorporate the business skills you have acquired through the six courses into a business plan to be assessed and critiqued by a qualified instructor. Your instructor is available to advise and assist you and can provide direction for successful completion of a business plan suitable for presentation. Move forward with confidence and a greatly increased chance of success.
Please note:This is an optional course for students wishing to receive feedback on their completed business plan and is not a requirement of the certificate of completion.
| Subject code: XSBT 10078 |
20 Hours. Fee: $249+GST |
| CRN 50359 |
Independent Study |
May 3-July 5 |
| CRN 90749 |
Independent Study |
Oct. 16-Dec. 13 |
Student Testimonials
"This is by far the best entrepreneurship course I have taken. During the course I went from ignorant…to entrepreneur!"
Joelle Kirby, Dental Hygienist
"The class was very informative throughout. It will help me more than I probably still know. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to start a business."
Kyle Moodie
"Excellent! Judy is a fantastic instructor and really reminds us about why we want to go into business in the first place! The whole course jump-started my music industry business."
Anthony Diehl
"This course really helped me open my eyes about the ins and outs of operating, running and designing a successful business."
Karen Foster, Marketing & Graphics Coordinator
"The course gave me the tools I needed to pursue a successful business. Being a First Nations woman I feel confident in looking toward my future, not as a First Nations woman but as a true entrepreneur."
Leonda Solway
"I felt that I was at a standstill with my company, and this course helped me to gain the confidence, knowledge and basic skills that were needed to take BushBabi Inc. to the finish line."
Kora-Lynne Monsell, President, BushBabi Inc.
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