Course
Business Development for Self-Employment
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Vocational Education and Skills Training
Course code
LIST 0130
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
12
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Seminar
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined
Overview
Course description
This course is designed to provide students with barriers to education and employment with both theoretical and practical skills in establishing self-employment. Students learn to assess a proposed business idea and to develop a business plan. The focus of the course is to support students in establishing self-employment such as a micro business.
Course content
Topics to be explored include:
- Concepts of business models and marketing
- Market research and competitor analysis
- Business operations
- Marketing skills
Learning activities
- Lecture
- Lab
- Role-plays
- Audiovisual media
Means of assessment
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a mastery course.
Learning outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, a successful student will be able to:
- Identify business models and develop a marketing plan.
- Employ market research and competitor analysis.
- Define insurance, taxation and other business operational needs.
- Identify and apply marketing and sales skills.
- Define and use work-related terminology.
- Define gross/net pay, and deductions.
- Apply work-place related numeracy skills.
- Use digital technology safely.
- Access online job search.
- Access and apply work-place information.
- Demonstrate behaviors that maintain positive workplace relationships.
- Use strategies to problem solve.
- Articulate ways to improve workplace relationships.
- Identify barriers to employment.
- Identify strategies to enhance employability.
- Develop and practice self- management skills for work.
- Exhibit initiative and independence.
Textbook materials
Topic relevant material will be provided throughout the course.
Requisites
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers
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| Institution | Transfer details for LIST 0130 | |
|---|---|---|
| There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. | ||