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LERN 1730: Entrepreneur Boot Camp
Effective date
February 2021
Department
LERN UGotClass
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Starting a business is something that all of us have thought about at one time or another. Everyone wants to be their own boss. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur.
At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business.
This course is offered in partnership with Learning Education Resource Network - UGotClass. For more information see http://yougotclass.org/index.cfm/VCC
Credits
0.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify the knowledge, skills and abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them,
- develop goals to help establish your business,
- understand how to establish a legal business entity,
- develop an outline for your business plan,
- know how to use technology to make your business more professional,
- generate ideas on what types of business to consider,
- determine if starting a business is right for you.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Total Hours: 16
Total Hours: 16
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S - based on:1. Make at least one comment every week in the discussion.
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- What is an Entrepreneur? Checklist For Going Into Business Are You A Potential Entrepreneur? Success, Self-Esteem and Goals Brainstorming Business Ideas
- As You Start Your Business Selecting A Legal Structure Licensing And Registrations Planning Your Business
- Using Technology The Essential Eleven Computer Skills Marketing Strategies Internet Opportunities
- Managing Your Business Financial Statements Record Keeping And Taxes Grants And Government Programs
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.