Business Fundamentals - Small Business - 354
Overview
Please note: Small Business and Entrepreneurship (179) has been replaced by Business Fundamentals - Small Business (354) starting September 2019.
Program Highlights
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This program 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.
Program Length
1 academic year (period of 8 months)
Important Academic Dates
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2020 - 2021 Domestic Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Compulsory Ancillary Fees |
$753.47 | $698.20 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Program Fees |
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,107.51 | $2,052.24 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $4,159.75 |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
- Full Cost Breakdown
2020 - 2021 International Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees |
$7,879.00 | $7,935.00 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees |
$0.00 | $0.00 |
International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
Total International Charges Per Semester | $8,329.00 | $8,310.00 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $16,639.00 |
- International Scholarships and Bursaries
- OSAP not eligible for International Students
- Full Cost Breakdown
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Additional Information
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED)
Options are available for mature applicants.
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
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Experience interactive simulations, to further develop course concepts.
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
SURGE at Mohawk College
Managed by the McKeil School of Business, SURGE supports entrepreneurship awareness, education, training experiences, learning opportunities, mentorship, star speakers, pitch competitions – all to provide you access to start your own sustainable business! Visit the SURGEweb site.
Connect to industry and potential partners, as well as gain access to critical resources through SURGE, Mohawk’s dedicated Entrepreneurship program. SURGE provides expert training on how to pitch your idea, matched with a business mentor or coach and find yourself in a co-working space with other like-minded entrepreneurs.
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Mohawk Pathways
Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: Graduates from the Business Fundamentals - Small Business program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Diploma and Ontario College Advanced Diploma programs:
- Business - Accounting
- Business - Financial Services
- Business (General)
- Business - Marketing
- Insurance
- Business Administration
- Business Administration - Marketing
When you have completed this Business Fundamentals - Small Business program, you will have the option to transfer directly into the second semester of many business diploma programs within Mohawk.
- View our internal pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Your future career options
- 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
Program of Studies
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Faculty
Program Coordinator

Laura Cole
Faculty
Contact Us
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Accessible Learning Services
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Program Coordinator

Laura Cole
Student Success Advisors
Student Success Advisors
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