
Overview
The Business Fundamentals - Small Business Certificate from Mohawk College is a combination of in-class facilitated discussions, and practical hands-on experiences offered through Mohawk College’s Centre for Entrepreneurship including mentorship, speaker series, and the opportunity to participate in a live Pitch competition.
What you'll learn
- Learn to effectively manage a small business throughout the 5 stages of small business growth.
- Learn the fundamentals of operating a lean, agile business that can respond to external factors forcing change.
- Graduate with a comprehensive business plan that gives you a head start in obtaining funding and launching your own business.
Career Opportunities
- Sales Representatives
- Small Business Owners
- Franchisees or Franchisors
Where you could work includes:
- Build Your Own Business
- Buy an Existing Business
- Own/Operate a Franchise
- Manage a Small Business
- Retail
- Financial Services
- Personal Services
- Educational Services
- Advertising and Promotion
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Computer Skills for Business
- Business Planning and Funding for Entrepreneurs
- Staffing & Leading a Small Business
- Customer Relationship Management
- Legal Essentials for the Small Business
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- January start for online learning only
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED)
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17875 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17875 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
4375 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4375 CAD per year during 12 months.
International Tuition
- Including: Ancillary Fee and International Tax Recovery
- International tuition Per Semester $8,525
Living costs for Hamilton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Once enrolled and registered, you are eligible to supplement your income and savings with awards, scholarships, and bursaries.
- It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
- Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.
- Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.
Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to full-time students: Scholarships and Bursaries.