ACED-120 - Venture Development - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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ACED 120 introduces students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Students examine the concepts, activities and new ways to meet the needs and demands of entrepreneurs. There will be a focus on opportunities for venture development in Aboriginal communities.
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Part of the:CAREER TRAINING (HUMAN SERVICES) Department
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Prerequisites : ACED 100, or permission of instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per Week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
relate concepts and ideas of entrepreneurship to venture development;
locate and further define different sources of venture ideas;
conduct market research and analysis to support venture development ideas;
describe and evaluate different business alternatives;
build a successful business plan;
understand how different ventures are financed, both on and off reserve; and
understand the challenges facing the entrepreneur and venture businesses.
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Text and Materials:
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1. Vinturella, J.B. The Entrepreneur’s Fieldbook. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1999.
2. Lambing, Peggy and Charles Kuehl. Entrepreneurship. 2nd edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2000.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Education Council approved December 2000.
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