- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Examines the planning stages involved in starting a new business including market, financial and legal responsibility requirements. Major emphasis is on the initial analysis of business viability prior to the preparation of a business plan. This course will be helpful for anyone wishing to start their own business.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$575.45 - $603.20 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the importance of analyzing ideas before starting a business.
- Assess whether a new venture opportunity has sufficient potential market demand, product/service provision capacity, management skills, and financial commitment to represent a valid business opportunity.
- Identify and apply the distinctive research required to successfully complete a business plan.
- Discuss the types of information needed to evaluate competition.
- Explain the common legal forms of organization used by businesses.
- Define and select the most realistic form(s) of financing for a business.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2018
Related Programs
Small Business Development (MKTG 1324) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Retail Marketing Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Sales Skills
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Small Business Management
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are two offerings of MKTG 1324 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 47090
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Sat Nov 30
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47090
- Domestic fees $575.45
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 09 - Nov 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Bryan Graziano
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist.
CRN 38323
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38323
- Domestic fees $603.20
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Tue | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 682 |
Instructor
Andrew Woods
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. This course is held in-person at the downtown campus. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.