Certificate in Entrepreneurship
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship consists of a series of courses designed to improve the competence of individuals in setting up and running their own business.
Registration is available through Enrolment Services.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Business 1011 - Introduction to Management or Business 1511 - Basics of Management
Business 1012 - Financial Accounting or Business 1512 - Basics of Accounting
Business 2514 - Basics of Marketing
Business 3215 - Principles of Entrepreneurship
Business 3255 - Entrepreneurial Venture Management
ELECTIVE COURSES: Select one course from the following list
Business 1033 - Introduction to Information Systems or Business 1533 - Basics of Information Systems
Business 2538 - Basics of Organizational Behaviour
NOTE: Computer Science students completing the Business Focus program requirements and wishing to qualify for the Entrepreneurship Certificate must, instead of Business 1033, take as an elective a course from the following list: Business 3013, 3213, 3413, 4253; or an alternate approved by the Faculty of Business Administration.
Academic Requirement
This program is open to non-business learners enrolled in any degree program at Lakehead University or to individuals who have previously graduated from a recognized non-business degree program (and who meet the general admission requirements for the University).
Academic Regulations
- Recommended that learners be registered in the certificate prior to the completion of 50% of the course requirements.
- All required courses must be taken at Lakehead University.
- Learners must attain a minimum grade of 60% in each of the courses of the certificate program.
- The certificate may be conferred upon completion of a degree at Lakehead University or it may be conferred post-degree upon completion of the certificate requirements.
Note: Given the scheduling of courses, a post-degree learner may only complete the certificate on a part-time basis.
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Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Lakehead University Certificate.