Business - Entrepreneurship

Description

Do you dream of starting your own business, working in a family business, or helping a company grow? This program gives you the skills, confidence, and real‑world experience to bring your ideas to life. Learn how business really works—spot opportunities, understand customers, manage money, and market products using social media and smart strategies. You’ll jump into hands‑on projects, build teamwork and leadership skills, and use creative problem‑solving to tackle real challenges. You’ll also explore modern tools and technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to make fast, informed decisions. One of the biggest highlights: creating and pitching a full business plan just like an entrepreneur. You’ll connect with local business owners and mentors through the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and the SANDBOX Centre. Whether you want to launch a startup, grow a family business, or bring fresh ideas to any workplace, this program gives you the spark to get started.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide range of entrepreneurial and employment opportunities. While many choose to start, operate, or grow their own ventures, others may pursue more traditional career paths in private, public, or not-for-profit organizations. Potential career outcomes include roles such as business owner, business operator, manager, or business analyst.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organization's business opportunities by using an environmental scan;
2. apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization's business initiatives;
3. use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives;
4. apply basic research skills to support business decision making;
5. support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects;
6. perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices;
7. explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization;
8. use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organization;
9. describe and apply marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization;
10. outline principles of supply chain management and operations management;
11. outline and assess the components of a business plan;
12. develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field;
13. design and deliver persuasive, opportunity-focused pitches and presentations for new ventures and existing businesses to inspire investment and collaboration;
14. develop comprehensive business plans that communicate value, address risk, and secure commitment from invested parties for funding and implementation;
15. identify entrepreneurial opportunities to develop innovative solutions and launch new ventures or scale existing businesses;
16. harness AI-driven tools, data analytics, and emerging digital technologies to create innovative business models, automate workflows, and transform insights into growth strategies.

Practical Experience

All co-operative education programs at Georgian contain mandatory work term experiences aligned with program learning outcomes.  Co-op work terms are designed to integrate academic learning with work experience, supporting the development of industry specific competencies and employability skills.

Georgian College holds membership with, and endeavours to follow, the co-operative education guidelines set out by the Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) and Experiential and Work-Integrated Ontario (EWO) as supported by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities Research Excellence and Security.

Co-op is facilitated as a supported, competitive job search process. Students are required to complete a Co-op and Career Preparation course scheduled prior to their first co-op work term. Students engage in an active co-op job search that includes applying to positions on the internal job posting site and external job posting sites, accessing their personal network, researching companies of interest, preparing targeted and customized resumes and cover letters, participating in interviews, and using professional communication strategies with employers.

Programs may have additional requirements such as a valid driver’s license, strong communication skills, industry specific certifications, and ability to travel. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may be unable to complete the program progression as shown below. Please refer to Georgian College Academic Regulations for details.   

International co-op work terms are supported and encouraged, when aligned with program requirements.

Further information on co-op services can be found at www.GeorgianCollege.ca/co-op

Program Progression

The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.

Fall Intake

• Sem 1: Fall 2027
• Sem 2: Winter 2028
• Work Term: Summer 2028
• Sem 3: Fall 2028
• Sem 4: Winter 2029

Articulation

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status 
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Any Grade 11¹ or 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U)

¹

Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M) 

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements

All Georgian College students are required to bring their own device (BYOD) that meets the technology requirements for their program. Having access to a personal laptop that meets your program’s technical requirements will ensure you’re prepared for in-class, online and hybrid learning activities. Students are responsible for the cost, software installation, maintenance and repair of their device.  

Graduation Requirements

19 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
1 Program Option Course
3 General Education Courses
1 Co-op Work Term

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year, and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester unless otherwise stated on the course outline.

Program Tracking 

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the Fall intake of the program. Where more  than one intake is offered  contact the program co-ordinator for the program tracking.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
Program Courses
BUSI 1001	Introduction to Organizational Behaviour	42
COMP 1003	Microcomputer Applications	42
ENTR 1002	Entrepreneurship Essentials	42
MATH 1002	Mathematics of Finance	42
MKTG 1000	Introduction to Marketing	42
Communications Course
COMM 1016	Communication Essentials	42
	Hours	252
Semester 2
Program Courses
ACCT 1000	Financial Accounting Principles 1	42
BUSI 1002	Consumer Behaviour	42
ENTR 1003	Innovation Lab: Turn Bold Ideas Into Business Blueprints	42
ENTR 2016	Founders’ Forum: An Entrepreneur’s Playbook	42
MKTG 1017	Digital Marketing and Analytics	42
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.		42
	Hours	252
Semester 3
Program Courses
ENTR 1000	Social Impact and Sustainable Business Practices	42
ENTR 2000	Business Planning	42
FNCE 2018	Financial Strategies for Entrepreneurs	42
LAWS 2000	Business Law	42
MKTG 1003	Principles of Sales	42
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.		42
	Hours	252
Semester 4
Program Courses
ENTR 2001	From Idea to Impact: Mastering Your Business Pitch	42
ENTR 2004	Entrepreneurial Practice Brand Creation and Market Readiness	42
ENTR 2018	Entrepreneurial Business Operations	42
ENTR 2021	Applied AI for Business Innovation	42
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.		42
Program Option Course
Select 1 course from the available list during registration.		42
	Hours	252
	Total Hours	1008

Plan of Study Grid

Co-op Work Term		Hours
COOP 1045	Business - Entrepreneurship Co-op Work Term (occurs after Semester 2)	560
	Hours	560
	Total Hours	560

Course List

Code	Title
Program option courses may include:
BUSI 2011	International Business
ECON 1000	Microeconomics
MGMT 2012	Introduction to Project Management
MGMT 2000	Production and Operations Management
MKTG 1018	Strategic Marketing Planning
MKTG 2004	Introduction to Logistics

Graduation Window

Students unable to adhere to the program duration of two years (as stated above) may take a maximum of four years to complete their credential. After this time, students must be re-admitted into the program, and follow the curriculum in place at the time of re-admission.

Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Academic content of programs and courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational objectives and employment market needs. 

Program outlines may be subject to change in response to emerging situations, in order to facilitate student achievement of the learning outcomes required for graduation. Components such as courses, progression, coop work terms, placements, internships and other requirements may be delivered differently than published.