Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate
Credential: Ontario College CertificateProgram Number: 179
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Develop the skills and knowledge you need for successful small business ownership, management or self-employment. If you are looking to develop your entrepreneurship career path or if you are an existing business owner looking for expert advice on maintaining and running your business, this program is for you! One of the main outcomes in this certificate will be the development of a complete and thorough business plan which can be used for financiers and for your own strategic business planning. This program is also offered full-time studies.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD or equivalent.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Visit the full-time studies page for more information on Program of Studies.
FAQs
- Is the complete certificate available online?
- What is the cost of a course?
- When are courses offered?
- How do I register?
- What is the meaning of the number of hours given for each course?
- How many courses can I take per semester?
- May I take more than one course at a time?
- What about textbooks and/or course manuals?
- Are the courses self-paced?
- Where do I write the exams, if there are any?
- What are the computer requirements?
- What are the withdrawal/refund procedures?
- How do I receive my final grade?
- What is the difference between the online courses and the full-time post-secondary certificate?
Is the complete certificate available online?
Yes, all courses are offered online.
What is the cost of a course?
Exact course fees are listed in the current Continuing Education catalogue. The cost of each course is based on the number of course hours.
When are courses offered?
Most courses are offered every semester starting in January, May and September. Browse the current Continuing Education catalogue for details.
How do I register?
Click here for registration information.
What is the meaning of the number of hours given for each course?
The number of hours shown are “equivalent classroom hours”. Thus, the workload for a 42 hour distance education course would be about the same as if you took a course through the traditional classroom delivery that is offered three hours per week for 14 weeks. We estimate that the student workload for one course is approximately 6 – 10 hours per week.
How many courses can I take per semester?
You may take as many courses as you want per semester. However, depending on your other time commitments, you may want to start with one or two courses. Then you will get a sense of the workload relative to your personal situation. Also, you must keep in mind prerequisite courses and ensure that you have satisfied this requirement.
May I take more than one course at a time?
Yes, you may take more than one course at a time. Please keep in mind that you are expected to access your course every 48 hours.
What about textbooks and/or course manuals?
If your course has textbooks and/or manuals, you will be informed through the course outline/syllabus. You can order most textbooks through the Mohawk College Campus store.
Are the courses self-paced?
No, there are specific start and end dates for these courses and a schedule for course activities. You must follow the schedule so that all the course work can be completed on time and be evaluated before your final exam.
Where do I write exams, if there are any?
Final exams are usually written in person at the college during the last week of the course. Approximately six weeks before the end of the course, you can view exam booking information online. If you live outside a 100 km. radius from the college, you are eligible to write with a proctor at another University or College test sentry.
What are the computer requirements?
You need regular access to a computer with an Internet connection and Web access for the duration of your course. A Macintosh or PC system with at leastPC: Pentium II 600 MHZ process or faster, 256 MB RAM or greater (512 MB recommended), Windows XP/Vista/Win7
MAC: Intel x 86 based processor, 512 MB RAM or greater (1 GB recommended, Mac OX-X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
Although all OntarioLearn courses will work with a dial-up connection, it is preferable to have hi-speed access as some files and links are not able for viewing through a dial-up connection.
What are the withdrawal/refund procedures?
Click here to view this information.
How do I receive my final grade?
Approximately four to six weeks after the end of your course, you can log into MoCoMotion and view them yourself. If you are waiting for grades outside of this time frame, please contact the Records Department.
What is the difference between the online courses and the full-time post-secondary certificate?
There are no differences in the quality and the content of the courses. You will receive the same credits and certification through either method.
