Business Management / Entrepreneurial

Program Overview

St. Lawrence College's Business Management / Entrepreneurial program equips students with a broad understanding of business administration and a specialization in entrepreneurship. The flexible program allows students to tailor their learning experience by choosing from a variety of courses, including accounting, human resources, and communications. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in small businesses, corporations, or as entrepreneurs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Business Management / Entrepreneurial program at St. Lawrence College is designed for students seeking a broad knowledge of business administration with a specialization in entrepreneurship.
• Objectives: To equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in various business environments, particularly within the entrepreneurial realm.
• Description: The program offers a flexible structure, allowing students to choose from a variety of courses to tailor their learning experience to their specific interests.
Students complete three compulsory courses and four electives chosen from a diverse selection.

Outline:

• Program Length: Students have a maximum of five years to complete the program.
• Delivery: The program is offered online and on a part-time basis.
• Course Schedule: Some courses are offered both in-class and online.
Online courses can be started at different times throughout the semester.
• Modules:
• Required Courses (Choose one):
• CSSE 65 Accounting Basics 1
• ACCT 1 Introductory Accounting 1
• CSSE 6 Introduction to Business Management & Organizational Behaviour
• GENE 52 Organizational Behaviour
• Required Courses (Choose one):
• CSDU 4 Human Res Manage Principles
• HUMA 53 Principles of Human Resources Management
• Electives (Choose four):
• CSAL 14 Business Law
• CSAL 7 Communications 1
• CSAL 87 Material and Operations Management
• CSDU 3 Entrepreneurship
• CSDU 123 Retail Management 1
• Module Descriptions:
• Accounting Basics 1 & Introductory Accounting 1:
Provide an overview of financial accounting principles.
• Introduction to Business Management & Organizational Behaviour & Organizational Behaviour: Focus on individual and group behavior in organizations and the impact of interpersonal and organizational forces.
• Human Res Manage Principles & Principles of Human Resources Management: Introduce the purpose and application of Human Resources activities within organizations.
• Business Law: Covers legal concepts relevant to business operations.
• Communications 1: Focuses on developing communication skills for effective business interaction.
• Material and Operations Management: Explores the principles of managing materials and operations within organizations.
• Entrepreneurship: Provides a comprehensive understanding of starting and running a small business.

Careers:

• Graduates may find employment opportunities in entry-level positions as entrepreneurs, small business owners, or employees in small businesses or corporations.
• Potential career paths: Self-employment, small business ownership, various roles within small businesses or corporations.

Other:

• The program highlights the importance of flexibility and allows students to choose their own start date for online courses.