This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the intro to entrepreneurship course: The course is designed to help students evaluate if they have the necessary business skills and commitment for entrepreneurship by learning about themselves and determining how entrepreneurship could play a role in their lives. Students will be introduced to concepts like environmentally sustainable practices, social entrepreneurship, and will learn the critical factors for identifying business opportunities and starting a new venture. Upon completing the course, students will be able to discuss entrepreneurs and their companies, research their own personal attributes for entrepreneurship, and identify the necessary skills for launching and operating a successful new business.

1. Subject Code: ENTR
Course Number: 1002 PLA Applicable: Yes
Course Name: Intro to Entrepreneurship
Grade Mode: Numeric Credit Value: 3.0
Length: 42.0 Level: Post Secondary
COURSE OUTLINE
Term: Fall 2014
Prerequisite(s):
None
Co-requisite(s) and Concurrent Prerequisite(s):
None
Equivalent(s):
BUSI 1014 Entrepreneurship (ODE)
and ENTR 2009 Entrepreneurship and Small Bus
and BUSI 2007 Entrepreneurshp/Small Business
and BUSI 1012 Intro to Entrepreneurship
Students are advised to retain course outlines for future use in support of applications for employment or transfer of credits
Course Description:
This course is designed to help students evaluate the business skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture and review the
challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Students will learn about themselves, their decisions, and their goals to determine how entrepreneurship can play a role in
their lives. Students will also be introduced to entrepreneurship from an economic perspective and the concepts of environmentally sustainable practices and social
entrepreneurship.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- discuss examples of current entrepreneurs, their companies, and their importance to both the Canadian and global economies.
- research and evaluate the personal attributes and skills that characterize the “successful” entrepreneur.
- compare their personal characteristics and interests to that of the “successful” entrepreneur.
- identify and assess sources of support for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- research and explain issues relevant to entrepreneurs such as “green” business practices, environmental sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and intellectual property.
- identify the critical factors that are used to identify business start-up ideas – including forms of ownership.
- identify and evaluate methods of entering an entrepreneurship venture – including but not limited to starting a new venture, buying an existing business, or becoming a
franchisee.
- identify the financial, marketing, legal, human resource, operations, and general management skills that are necessary to successfully launch and operate a successful
new venture.
- identify the critical concepts of business planning that are used to:
- increase the chances for business success;
- seek out financing sources; and
- develop a “blueprint” for a new venture.
Course Content:
- The role of entrepreneurship and small business in Canada
- The Small Business Decision
- Personality characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
- Individual assessment of interests, skills, and
personality traits
- Is entrepreneurship a good fit for you?

2. - Advantages and disadvantages of small business
ownership
- Evaluation of a New Business Opportunity
- Critical factors for success
- Sources of ideas for new ventures
- Researching the opportunities
- Screening the opportunities
- Import/Export and Licensing opportunities, and their
implementation requirements
- Preparing for Small Business Ownership
- Sources of funding
- Sources of support and resources
- Developing the Business Plan
Evaluation:
Tests/examinations/assignments must be written/submitted at the time specified. Requests for adjustments to that schedule must be made before the test/exam/assignment
date to the faculty member. Failure to do so will result in a mark of “0”, unless an illness/emergency can be proven with appropriate documentation at no cost to the
College.
The passing grade for all courses is 50%, or letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) unless otherwise noted below. The passing weighted average for promotion
through each semester of a program is 60% and is a requirement to graduate.
Evaluation is comprised of:
Tests - 35%
Assignments - 65%
Prior Learning Assessment:
This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. If you feel you have acquired equivalent skills and knowledge through life and work experience, you can request
an assessment. Contact your program co-ordinator, or the Office of the Registrar.
Appeals:
A student at Georgian College can appeal the following:
a. a mark on the assignment, test, examination or practical experience;
b. a final mark for a course or co-op work term;
c. missing or incorrect assessment information on a grade report and/or transcript
A student cannot appeal a decision regarding whether or not a PLA or Exemption is available for an individual course, nor the method of challenge used.
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