Subsidized tuition for all students
NSCC Alumni Relations is providing tuition funding of $1,050 for accepted students. Once admitted to the program, your tuition is credited by this amount for the current academic year. Any additional program costs (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are your responsibility. A $200 deposit is required to reserve your seat in this program. This deposit, less college fees, will be refunded after the program starts.
Overview
If you're an NSCC graduate with the goal of launching and managing your own business, this program equips you with the entrepreneurial skillset needed to get a successful enterprise off the ground.
You learn:
- How to assess market trends and business viability
- Finance skills, marketing and communications strategies, and business planning
- How to integrate technology and other operational tools into business processes
- How to establish resource and community connections in support of your business development goals
- The importance of diversity and inclusion, health and wellness practices, and adherence to codes of conduct in all areas of business operations
- The application of sustainable methods that support economic, social, cultural and environmental stewardship
With classmates, you participate in group sessions designed to develop your business ideas. You also have access to a variety of peer-to-peer and professional mentoring and networking opportunities. You leave ready to launch your business and your entrepreneurial career.
Tuition
Tuition amounts are for the 2023-24 academic year. Program costs and fees (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are additional.
Tuition (Domestic):
$1,050
Tuition, fees and program costs
In addition to tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for College services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.
View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that amounts on these pages are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.
Subsidized tuition for all students
- NSCC Alumni Relations is providing tuition funding of $1,050 for accepted students. Once admitted to the program, your tuition is credited by this amount for the current academic year. Any additional program costs (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are your responsibility.
- A $200 deposit is required to reserve your seat in this program. This deposit, less college fees, will be refunded after the program starts.
Courses may include
These are some of the courses offered in this program. It is not a complete list and courses are subject to change in advance of the academic year.
Recognizing prior learning / transfer credits
If you have previous learning (course, employment, etc...) that's relevant to your program, you may be able to apply to earn credit. Not all programs are eligible. Learn about our recognizing prior learning (RPL) process.
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ENSB 7003 - Essential Business Operations
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ENSB 7004 - Small Business Financials and Accounting
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ENSB 7005 - Building a Community of Practice
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ENSB 7006 - Launching Your Business
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