This document provides an overview of the Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship program at BCIT. It discusses what an entrepreneur is, the benefits and challenges of entrepreneurship. It outlines various job opportunities for graduates, including starting your own company or working for an existing business. The document highlights employment rates of graduates and success stories of alumni. It describes opportunities in the second year of the program, including working with local businesses. Extracurricular opportunities are also discussed, such as the student group SIFE which allows students to work on entrepreneurship projects. Famous entrepreneur quotes are included to inspire students.

1. Marketing Management -ENTREPRENEURSHIPBy Ashley Chow, Briana Cowan, AJ Johal, Parker McMullin, Jill Plotnikoff

2. INTRODUCTION

3. AgendaWhat is an entrepreneur?Benefits & ChallengesJob OpportunitiesEmployment RatesSuccess StoriesSecond Year & SIFEConclusionReferences

4. What is an entrepreneur?Demonstrates fundamental skills in developing a business in many industriesCreates new businessBuild up growing companiesSuccess in family business

5. Benefits & ChallengesBenefitsQuick & valuable educationEmployer recognitionDiploma of TechnologyHands-on workTeamwork skillsImprove public speakingPrepared for any jobExperienced instructorsChallengesHeavy workloadCompetitive entrance

6. Job OpportunitiesStarting your own companyDevelopment of new business opportunitiesHelping in family businessManager of companyIntrapreneur in corporation

7. Employment RatesHow many BCIT Entrepreneurship grads are employed How long students took to find employment

8. “Good is not enough. You’ve got to be great!”Simon Cowell– Founder of American Idol“Sheer persistence is the difference between success and failure.”Donald Trump – Founder of the Trump Organization

9. “If there’s something I want, nothing stops me.”Calvin Klein – Founder of Calvin Klein Ltd.“You can do anything if you have enthusiasm.”Henry Ford – Founder of Ford Motor Company

10. Success StoriesCarlie SmithDean GagnonReid Schretlen

12. Second YearMore specialized curriculumSmall groupsOne-on-one with local businessesHands-on experienceOpportunities to meet “movers & shakers”

13. SIFE: Students in Free EnterpriseBCIT student organizationOpportunities for experience with entrepreneursEntrepreneurship-related projectsExplore future possibilitiesNothing to lose, everything to gain!

14. CONCLUSION

15. ReferencesBC College and Institute Student Outcomes - Quick Report. (n.d.). 630hdipIt. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from www.bcit.ca/files/ipao/gp/630hdiplt.pdf BCIT. (n.d.). All Aboard! BCIT marketing management grad transform train station into European market. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from British Columbia Institute of Technology: http://www.bcit.ca/stories/smith.shtmlBCIT. (2009, march 23). Four BCIT School of Business Grads Named Top 40 Under 40. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from http://www.bcit.ca/update/node/286BCIT. (n.d.). News Release. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from http://www.bcit.ca/news/releases/newsrelease01300900000001.shtmlBCIT : : entrepreneurship : : overview. (n.d.). British Columbia Institute of Technology. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.bcit.ca/business/entrepreneurship/ BCIT : : Marketing Management (Entrepreneurship Option): Full-time, Diploma of Technology. (n.d.). British Columbia Institute of Technology. Retrieved November 19, 2009, from http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/630hdiplt#overview Evan Carmichael. (n.d.). Famous Entrepreneur Advice. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from http://www.evancarmichael.com/Reid, S. (2009). Reid Schretlen. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from http://www.linkedin.com/in/reidschretlen

16. Thanks for listening!Are you convinced yet?