Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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Do you want to be the founder of a company, a corporate innovator, or part of a high-growth, entrepreneurial team? Conestoga's Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduate certificate is designed to activate these goals and give you a start in this growing sector of the Canadian economy. This program will equip you with the skills, tools, and mindset necessary to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation, including ideation, new venture creation, market research and experimentation, marketing and communication, operational frameworks, accounting, and venture finance, sustainable business practices, as well as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Through a variety of projects, case studies, and interactive learning opportunities, you will develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are fundamental to success in the field. Located in one of the most desirable hotbeds of innovation and entrepreneurship activity in the country, you will have direct access to local business start-up incubators and unlimited potential to network with start-ups and innovative companies in the community. Individuals interested in pursuing a new business idea beyond the program will also have the opportunity to work further with the Venture Lab, Conestoga's Universal Business Incubator. This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is offered in both full-time and part-time delivery to best suit your schedule and encourage interest from dynamic candidates. Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Introduction to Accounting for Entrepreneurs
ACCT8300

Conestoga 101
CON0101

New Venture Creation
ENTR8280

Operations Management
MGMT8195

Sales and Client Relationship Management
MGMT8205

Growth Marketing Strategies
MKT8470

Market Research and Experimentation
MKT8480

Level 2
Course details
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Sustainable Practices
BUS8680

Business Analysis
BUS8690

Corporate Innovation
ENTR8290

New Venture Project
ENTR8300

Venture Finance
FIN8330

Management and Leadership
MGMT8215

Program outcomes
Develop a comprehensive plan, addressing all major business functions, for a new organization/ enterprise to test the viability of a start-up venture
Create and deliver persuasive business presentations to a variety of audiences to achieve support for a business idea
Use financial modelling and management concepts to inform sound strategic decision making while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Devise marketing plans using appropriate traditional and digital tools, techniques, and strategies to launch an innovation or new idea
Model ethical and corporate social responsibility practices within leadership strategies to encourage a considerate corporate culture.
Apply various sales strategies, methods and techniques to generate revenue and effectively manage client relationships
Develop connections with entrepreneurs, business innovators and ecosystem partners to enhance professional networks
Use evidence-based analysis within the organization to support decision-making and to evolve business ideas
Analyze best practices and business frameworks to realign strategies supporting operational sustainability.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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