| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
Conestoga College's Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation program empowers students with the skills and mindset to succeed in the entrepreneurial and innovation sector. Through hands-on projects, interactive learning, and industry collaborations, students develop critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to launch and grow new ventures. The program prepares graduates for careers as founders, corporate innovators, and members of high-growth entrepreneurial teams.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program offered by Conestoga College. It is designed to equip students with the skills, tools, and mindset necessary to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Objectives:
- Enable students to participate in the growing entrepreneurial and innovation sector of the Canadian economy.
- Foster ideation, new venture creation, research, and experimentation.
- Develop market research and communication strategies.
- Implement financial strategies and operational frameworks.
Program Description:
The program involves a focus on:
- Hands-on projects and case studies
- Interactive learning opportunities
- Development of critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills
Key Elements:
- Located in the midst of a thriving business and innovation hub.
- Direct access to business start-up incubators and networking opportunities.
- Collaborative experience with innovative companies and start-ups in the community.
- Potential to further develop business ideas through the Venture Lab, Conestoga's Universal Business Incubator.
Delivery:
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Founder of a company
- Corporate innovator
- Member of a high-growth, entrepreneurial team
Other Career Opportunities:
- Positions in start-up companies
Summary:
The Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduate certificate program at Conestoga college offers a comprehensive platform for students to flourish in the contemporary economic landscape. It equips them with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in various entrepreneurship segments.
