Program Description
Program Code: 6720
The Centennial College Entrepreneurism Certificate program provides the opportunity to examine the ideology of Entrepreneurism. This includes the concepts of innovation, individual ownership and decision-making related to balancing self-interest and social interests. The program will include the examination of historical perspectives of entrepreneurism, analysis of the impacts of entrepreneurism on human development, and consideration of the ethical aspects of entrepreneurial practices. It will also allow students to reflect on their individual abilities related to this. The Certificate should not be viewed as a program for business start-up but rather a philosophical underpinning for understanding the processes involved in applying human resourcefulness to the creation of value to the individual, organizations and communities, both locally and globally. This program provides an opportunity for students to earn an additional credential concurrently, as well as earn a Centennial College Certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine the historical, social, and economic contexts in which entrepreneurial concepts are developed.
- Reflect on personal and professional strengths and abilities that support entrepreneurism.
- Analyze local and global impact of entrepreneurism on humanity and sustainable development.
- Identify ethical considerations, leadership skills and strategies pertaining to successful entrepreneurial practices.
Students are required to take GNED 420, GNED 421, GNED 422, and GNED 500 in order to complete the credential. Two of these courses will be taken as the GNED electives. The GNED 500 remains a requirement as specified in the student diploma program. The outstanding course must be taken in addition to your model route and an additional tuition fee will be applied.
Program Outline
This course provides students with an opportunity to study entrepreneurism as a sociological phenomenon. Students will gain a broad, theoretical understanding of entrepreneurship from a historical perspective. Students will investigate why entrepreneurs startup ventures, the evolutionary change in entrepreneurial thinking, and the need for ownership in an entrepreneurial society. This overview course will enable students to understand how innovation and creativity integrate to make a sustainable economic environment.
Prerequisite: GNED-420
Innovation and entrepreneurship are becoming increasingly relevant in the 21st century economy and society. This course will help students understand the benefits of entrepreneurial skill development and inspire their entrepreneurial spirit. Students will examine their entrepreneurial capacity and identify how this relates to their ability to think creatively, problem solve, persist, act ethically, lead, self-motivate, and tolerate risk. By utilizing theoretical frameworks, students will critically analyze and reflect on their personal attributes to enhance their understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset.
Prerequisite: GNED-421
In this course, through interactive case studies and debates, students will discover how social entrepreneurs are transforming societies to deliver social impacts on a local and global scale. Students will explore the development of social entrepreneurial enterprise and learn how entrepreneurial concepts (i.e. Stakeholder Theory) are constructed through an examination of historical, social and economic frameworks. Students will learn about the importance of metrics to quantify social impact to ensure sustainability for social entrepreneurial enterprises and the communities they serve.
Global citizenship provides students with an opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to live and work in a world that is globally interconnected. Students will examine and critically analyze social problems, gain an understanding of identity and values, develop an awareness of media conglomeration, power and control, and investigate issues of equality and equity using different perspectives to develop a plan for social action that will bring about positive change. This course allows students to develop a sound understanding of what it means to be a global citizen, both personally and professionally, and the ways in which they can make a contribution to an equitable society and world.