Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This course is designed to provide the entrepreneur with the basic, practical procedures and tools that are required when strategically planning to enter international markets. The course is designed in such a way that it assists students in the commencement process of international trade and areas directly linked to it. Emphasis is on entrepreneurial activities, including sourcing, purchasing from Canadian sources (i.e. manufacturers, export merchants, trading houses), and placing products in strategic international markets. The importing and exporting processes will be emphasized, as will government initiatives and programs that exist to support their endeavours in international business.

 

COURSE PREREQUISITES
Students must complete an intake with recruitment team.

• Applicants must provide a valid photo ID or birth certificate
• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or be at least 19 years of age
• Students under the age of 19 require their parent or guardian’s signature
• Student must complete an intake with Admissions team member

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Basic Requirements​

• High School Completion: Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• Age Requirement: Minimum 19 years of age.
• Mature Student Status*: Applicants who have not completed high school and are at least 19 years of age, may apply as a mature student.

*Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and have not completed high school or equivalent. The applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school. The applicant is required to provide the most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments, a resume or summary of professional accomplishments, and two letters of recommendation from both their current and previous employers. The applicant may be interviewed by the Registrar’s or Academic office to further assess their suitability for admission to the program of study.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Student must have the following to attend classes:

• Computer
• Internet
• Software

COURSE DURATION
8 Weeks/ 40 hours

Cost
CAD 850

DELIVERY METHODS
Online| On-campus| Combined

COMPLETION
Certificate

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Learn the impact of entrepreneurship and innovation on growth and development.
• Determine the innovative performance of entrepreneurs in developing countries.
• Identify the role of the institutional environment play in shaping the extent and impact of innovative activities
• Identify strategies to support innovation by entrepreneurs in developing countries
• Learn policies and institutions for innovation

STUDENT PROGRESS
Student will be assessed by daily attendance, assignments, and completion of in class activities.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:
An overall grade of 70% must be achieved to successfully complete this course.

Minimum Technology Requirement:

Component	Specification
Processor	Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (or better)
RAM	At least 8 GB
Storage	Minimum 256 GB (SSD recommended)
Internet	High-speed connection
Peripherals	Webcam, Microphone, Headphones/Earbuds
Operating System	Windows 10 or newer, macOS 10.14 or newer
Software	Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge), Video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Modules:

Module	Topics
1	Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development: An Overview
2	Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Development
3	Firm Ownership and Entrepreneurship
4	Types of Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
5	Can Small Firms Innovate? The Case of Clusters of Small Producers in Northern Vietnam
6	Innovation and Microenterprise Growth in Ethiopia Entrepreneurship and the National System of Innovation
7	Innovation Policy, Entrepreneurship, and Development: A Finnish View
8	Promoting Knowledge-intensive Entrepreneurship in India
9	Incubators as Tools for Entrepreneurship Promotion in Developing Countries
10	Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship-led Growth:
11	Review
12	Final Exam and wrap up.