This course introduces students to the emerging business arena of entrepreneurship in the hospitality sector. Many executives consider entrepreneurial behavior a key to sustaining their companies’ competitive advantage, this course employs an informative how-to approach looking at the planning process involved in starting a new venture. The course looks at how resources are harnessed to capitalize on an opportunity and introduces the concept of social entrepreneurship; its benefits, challenges and implications.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Characteristics of an entrepreneur
- How to recognize an entrepreneurial opportunity
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Structuring the Company for Entrepreneurship
- Organizing a business plan
- Mission and Vision Statements
- Financing a business
- Fundraising
- Valuation
- SMART goals
- Leading the Entrepreneurial Organization
- Developing an Entrepreneurial Culture
- Constraints on Entrepreneurial Performance
To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.