Business Management- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major
One of Canada’s leading Entrepreneurship programs with a large dedicated faculty and offering more undergraduate entrepreneurship courses than any other English language university in Canada. Prepare to start your own business, learn how to be entrepreneurial within existing organizations or help start-up ventures succeed.
Work term scheduling is noted in the Sequence of Academic and Work Terms for Co-op Program section(s).
The School offers an optional co-op program which provides graduates with up to 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
The co-op option extends the program by one year. The School cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub and the School will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
4th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted Fall 2023 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted Fall 2022 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 710 Making a Prototype
- ENT 727 Applied Research in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
For students currently enrolled in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major:
Students that would like to pursue co-op must apply after the fourth semester of the program. Consideration is based on the following:
- Recommended CGPA of 3.0 (or higher). Subject to competition, grades above the minimum may be required
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview with the Faculty Advisor
- Resume/Cover Letter
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
4th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins Fall 2025 for students admitted Fall 2022.
Revised curriculum begins Winter 2026 for students admitted Fall 2023 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after.
Liberal Studies†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 710 Making a Prototype
- ENT 727 Applied Research in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below.
For students admitted Fall 2022 and before. Students admitted Fall 2023 and after see revised WKT sequence below.
| Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | -- |
| Year 2 | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester | -- |
| Year 3 | WKT 124 or WKT 100 - Work Term I | 5th Semester | WKT 224 or WKT 200 - Work Term II |
| Year 4 | 6th Semester | WKT 324 or WKT 300 - Work Term III | WKT 424 or WKT 400 - Work Term IV |
| Year 5 | 7th Semester | 8th Semester | -- |
Revised WKT sequence for students admitted Fall 2023 and after.
Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of 3 work terms.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2025 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2024 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 710 Making a Prototype
- ENT 727 Applied Research in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
For students currently enrolled in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major:
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option by October 1. Consideration is based on the following:
- Recommended CGPA of 3.0 (or higher). Subject to competition, grades above the minimum may be required
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview with the Faculty Advisor
- Resume/Cover Letter
5th & 6th Semester
First offered Fall 2025 and Fall 2026 to students admitted to Direct Entry Co-op in Fall 2025 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
First offered 2027-2028 to students admitted to Direct Entry Co-op in Fall 2025 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 710 Making a Prototype
- ENT 727 Applied Research in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below:
Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of 3 work terms.
Students interested in pursuing an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major should know that the majority of courses required for the Major will not be available in the evening (at this time). Students wanting to pursue this Major will have to take the majority of the required courses during the day.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum for students admitted Fall 2025.
4th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum for students admitted Fall 2025.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum for students admitted Fall 2025.
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 710 Making a Prototype
- ENT 727 Applied Research in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
Students interested in pursuing an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major should know that the majority of courses required for the Major will not be available in the evening (at this time). Students wanting to pursue this Major will have to take the majority of the required courses during the day.
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum for students admitted Fall 2025.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum for students admitted Fall 2025.
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- BUS 600 Intro to Contemporary Business Strategy
- BUS 850 Strategy Development in Uncertain Times
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 502 Case Studies in Family Business
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- ENT 710 Making a Prototype
- ENT 727 Applied Research in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 777 Intrapreneurship, Spinouts and Innovation
- ENT 801 Entrepreneurial Career and Life Design
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.