Business Management - Entrepreneurship 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.
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. How to Change your Plan / Major.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021 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 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2020. Students admitted Fall 2021 and after see revised curriculum below.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- 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
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
The Entrepreneurship & Strategy Department also offers an optional co-op program which provides graduates with up to 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program. Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option after the second semester of the program. Admission into the co-op program is based on the following four items:
- 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
Students begin work terms upon completion of second year of the Business Management program and the co-op option extends the Entrepreneurship Major to five years from four. The Entrepreneurship & Strategy Department cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub (opens in new window) and the Department 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.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below.
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. How to Change your Plan / Major.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after
4th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
5th & 6th Semester
Revised and last offered Fall 2022 to students admitted Fall 2020
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
Last offered 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2018. Students admitted Fall 2019 and after see revised curriculum below.
Liberal Studies†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL: One course from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- 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
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2019 and after.
Liberal Studies†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- 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
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
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.
*NOTE: 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 and last offered Fall 2022 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2022. Students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after see revised curriculum below.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
* ENT 56A/B is a two-term course.
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- 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
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
Students interested in pursuing an Entrepreneurship 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. How to Change your Plan / Major.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021 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 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- 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
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
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 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 and last offered Fall 2022 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2022. Students admitted to Part-Time Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after see revised curriculum below.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 401 Design Thinking Experience
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 620 Current Issues in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 630 Leveraging the Crowd
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
- RMG 922 Retailing 2.0 Social Media Marketing
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 501 Family Business in Canada
- ENT 627 Social Entrepreneurship and Changemaking
- ENT 633 Corporate Governance
- ENT 727 Applied Research in Entrepreneurship
- MKT 300 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
- MKT 500 Marketing Research
- MKT 504 Effective Persuasion
- MKT 723 Services Marketing
- MKT 730 Assessing/Managing Market Opportunities
- MKT 731 Competitive Intelligence
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
* ENT 78A/B is a two-term course.
† Offered in Fall term only.
