Required Courses

All courses in this program are offered each semester.

Live, online and classroom learning We offer a variety of online learning options. Visit our learning formats page for more information.

 

Entrepreneurship and You
Explore your entrepreneurial characteristics and learn which ones to leverage in your business. You will define your purpose for starting this business and establish success criteria. Develop successful entrepreneurial strategies to be effective in business. The business planning canvas will be introduced in this module and developed throughout the program.

Note: Live, in-person classes on campus at MRU.

Subject (for registration): Small Business Training

Subject code: XSBT 10100

7 Hours. Fee: $249

Live, on campus fast track

CRN 70173

in-person class

July 18

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mon.

 

Planning Your Business
Learn how to articulate your business vision, mission and values, and understand how they inform your decision-making and planning. You will learn how to design an effective value proposition that will resonate with customer motivations. Explore your business operations, identify the required resources to deliver your business and evaluate the associated risks.

Note: Live, in-person classes on campus at MRU.

Subject (for registration): Small Business Training

Subject code: XSBT 10101

7 Hours. Fee: $249

Live, on campus fast track

CRN 70174

in-person class

July 19

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tues.

 

Marketing Your Business
Learn how to associate the value proposition, customer information, distribution challenges, and competition strengths and weaknesses into a marketing strategy. Expand on your business operations and identify human resource needs and professional services required.

Note: This live, online course is facilitated by an instructor and takes place at scheduled dates and times via Google. Live, in-person classes on campus at MRU.

Subject (for registration): Small Business Training

Subject code: XSBT 10102

7 Hours. Fee: $249

Live, on campus fast track

CRN 70120	in-person class	July 20	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Wed.

 

Managing Your Business
Define business start-up strategies and costs, along with ongoing operation expenses. With the start-up and operational costs defined, you will examine revenue streams and potential financial resources needed to start and operate the business. Explore financial record-keeping basics required for success.

Note: This live, online course is facilitated by an instructor and takes place at scheduled dates and times via Google. Live, in-person classes on campus at MRU.

Subject (for registration): Small Business Training

Subject code: XSBT 10103

7 Hours. Fee: $249

Live, on campus fast track

CRN 70121	in-person class	July 21	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Thurs.

 

Launching Your Business
Examine the feasibility of your business, refine your business planning canvas and present your plans to your classroom peers and the instructor. The presentation process will allow for peer input and idea-sharing to strengthen your business plan and implementation strategies. In addition to the business planning canvas, you will complete an individual business implementation plan with actions, timelines and resources.

Note: This live, online course is facilitated by an instructor and takes place at scheduled dates and times via Google. Live, in-person classes on campus at MRU.

Subject (for registration): Small Business Training

Subject code: XSBT 10104

7 Hours. Fee: $249

Live, on campus fast track

CRN 70122	in-person class	July 22	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Fri.

 

Optional Course

This course is not required for the Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion.

Taxation Basics
Learn 10 important concepts of taxation to help you gather the information necessary to do a basic business tax return. Understand what additional accounts need to be set up in the general ledger to facilitate ease in preparing for filling a tax return. A practical exercise is included in class time to reinforce the key concepts.

Subject (for registration): Accounting

Subject code: XACC 10102

12 Hours. Fee: $349

Not Offered This Semester

 

Tentative course schedule
	Fall (Sept. - Dec.)	Winter (Jan.- April)	Spring/Summer  (May - Aug.)
Entrepreneurship and You	•	•	•
Planning Your Business	•	•	•
Marketing Your Business	•	•	•
Managing Your Business	•	•	•
Launching Your Business	•	•	•

 

Each course may be offered in a variety of formats. Check the “Courses and fees” tab for more information.

The schedule above is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration available in June. Winter schedule and registration available in November. Spring/Summer schedule and registration available in March.

Refer to your Confirmation of Registration for course specific information.

Judy McMillan-Evans, M.Ed 

Judy is a community developer, project manager, adult educator, and entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience leading business development projects and developing the capacity of business and non-profit leaders. In this realm, Judy also advises non-profit boards and business management teams on all aspects of organizational strategies.

Judy has instructed courses at MRU for 30 years on topics of leadership, nonprofit management, strategic management, and entrepreneurship.

In everything she does, Judy offers fun, passion, experience, knowledge, and creativity with a strong focus on quality education.

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Erin Melnychuk  

Erin is a Community Economic Developer, by way of education and background. She uses tools of business and the economy to address complex issues within society. She has designed and delivered events, workshops, and business training programs which have supported thousands of entrepreneurs. She has worked on several place-based economic development strategies.

Currently, Erin is a Management Consultant, supporting organizations and communities navigating the rapid changes we're experiencing as a society today and preparing for futures we can't yet even imagine. Erin's vision for the future is one where every person reaches their full potential and where communities and the planet can thrive for generations to come. Business is one of the most powerful tools we have in accomplishing this.