Business - Entrepreneurship and Management BEM

Holland Code: E (Enterprising)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see the website for details.

Arts & Literacy High school English is required. Other high school courses in Business Studies or Business and Technological Communication would be beneficial preparation for this program.

Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, email, Internet).

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Enjoy negotiating with other managers to find innovative solutions to problems
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Innovative and entrepreneurial
• A willingness to keep up to date and consider new approaches to problem-solving
• Confidence in your knowledge and suggestions
• Aggressive and able to work in a competitive environment
• Quick decision-maker
• Able to deal with rejection
• Quick learner
• Comfortable with taking risks
• The ability to work well under pressure and deal with unexpected situations calmly and effectively
• The ability to get along with all kinds of people
• The ability to work independently and without supervision or direction (self-motivated and self-directed)

Useful background experience for this program would be

Experience in a secondary school business club or Junior Achievement, and/or experience working in a small/family business.

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Graduates of this program may go on to become a

Business owner or franchisee/franchisor or gain employment within an existing company with an eye for a management position.

Typical working conditions for this kind of work:

• Working conditions will vary based on business

Places you may find yourself employed include

Retail, construction or renovation, real estate sales and property management, manufacturing, agribusiness, service industries, restaurants, or home-based businesses.

Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace

• Put ideas into action
• Entrepreneurs may take on all aspects of a business – budgeting, bookkeeping, promotions, purchasing, sales, etc
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies
• Create business plans
• Advertising and marketing development

Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity

• Many courses in the program carry exemption credits toward the Certified Entrepreneur (CE) designation
• Canadian Institute of Entrepreneurship
• Industry Canada
• Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.

Opportunities for further development or education

• Graduates may receive some transfer credits towards Fanshawe's Lawrence Kinlin School of Business advanced diploma programs.
• Graduates may wish to pursue a Fanshawe College graduate certificate. http://www.fanshawec.ca/gradstudies
• Graduates may be able to transfer some credits towards a university degree. See details online.

Last Modified: January 11, 2024