This one-year Business Management – Entrepreneurship graduate certificate will provide students from any discipline or background with the knowledge and skills to start up and maintain a small business in Canada. Students will come to the program with their own business idea and upon graduation, will be prepared to put their idea into motion.
Course instruction will rely heavily on case-based learning, allowing students to engage in real-world discussions and scenarios so that they learn to identify, process and solve a wide range of business-related problems. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience using research applications and software. Students will also learn from attending networking events and from guest speakers who are entrepreneurs and community partners of Fanshawe’s Lawrence Kinlin School of Business.
As part of the program experience, each student will create a unique business plan, based on real-time market research. The plan will include a comprehensive marketing plan and emphasize key aspects of starting and operating a small business. In addition, students will develop core financial skills while also gaining an understanding of internal control systems.
Students will be encouraged to participate and utilize the services offered by Leap Junction which include pitch competitions, challenges and additional free courses. By the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to present their final business plan to potential investors.
