BKPG 140 Bookkeeping for Small Business
The course provides an introduction to bookkeeping. You will learn how to set up a bookkeeping system, record transactions, post to ledgers, prepare adjusting and closing entries, and prepare financial statements. The course content includes payroll, government remittances and bank reconciliations. You will gain hands-on experience by actually working through a set of books.
3.0
Credit Units
51.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
BKPG 141 Automated Simulation
The course describes the procedures for setting up a record-keeping system for a company using Simply Accounting. You will have the opportunity to use Simply Accounting to complete a bookkeeping simulation.
1.0
Credit Units
18.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
SYST 147 Minimum Grade of 60
BKPG 142 Small Business Expenses
The course introduces you to the use of the Statement of Business or Professional Activities form for an unincorporated business. Your studies will include the following topics: business income and common business expenses focusing on motor vehicle, business-use-of-home, and capital cost allowance expenses.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
BUS_ 148 Negotiations
The course provides an introduction to negotiating strategies and tactics. You will also practice negotiating skills.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
BUS_ 153 Credit and Collections
You will study the basics of credit and collections. Your studies will include the forms of credit, credit evaluation process and the collection process.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
BUS_ 154 Operational Strategy
The course describes the operations of a small business. Your studies will include the following topics: selecting a location, planning an efficient layout, describing the licensing and regulatory requirements, choosing a business name, determining hours of operation, determining fixed asset requirements, managing inventory, locating suppliers, investigating insurance and estimating start-up costs. The course content and learning activities will help you develop an operational strategy for your business.
3.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
HR 145 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and MKTG 155 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
BUS_ 155 Business Plan Preparation
The course will help you prepare a business plan that combines your finalized marketing, operational, human resource, and financial strategies with a mission statement and executive summary. You will develop a verbal presentation of your business plan and deliver it in a simulated business environment.
3.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
FIN 151 Minimum Grade of 60
BUS_ 156 Small Business Document Preparation
You will prepare documents typically used in a small business. Your learning activities will involve selecting the types of documents and designing the end product. You will learn how to use small business software applications for word processing and email to develop these documents
3.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
BUS_ 157 Advanced Document Preparation
You will prepare business documents for small business that involve advanced knowledge of word processing and design. You will learn how to collect and maintain information and how to use customer information to prepare mass mailings. You will learn to use presentation graphics software to present information regarding your business.
3.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
BUS 156 Minimum Grade of 60
CEXP 142 Discovering Entrepreneurship 1
You will explore the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the advantages and challenges of owning a business and the reasons for business failure. You will also complete a self-assessment questionnaire to determine your personal strengths and weaknesses. The course content includes personal goal setting and personal budgeting.
1.0
Credit Units
9.0
Lecture hours
6.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
CEXP 144 Discovering Entrepreneurship 2
You will learn how to use a personal computer as a small business tool to conduct financial, statistical, and marketing research. You will discuss the process of business idea generation and opportunity identification, feasibility analysis and the importance of business planning. The course content includes methods of getting into business and forms of ownership.
3.0
Credit Units
6.0
Lecture hours
39.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
CEXP 145 Discovering Entrepreneurship 3
In the course, you will have the opportunity to engage entrepreneurs and small business owner/operators in discussions about the opportunities and challenges you will encounter in planning, establishing and operating a successful business venture.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
FIN_ 145 Financial Statement Analysis
You will examine strategies that use ratios to evaluate financial statements. You will also examine methods for conducting a trend analysis and make comparisons to industry standards.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
FIN_ 150 Small Business Financial Projections
You will use a spreadsheet program to plan and prepare financial documents required in a small business. These documents form the basis for making financial decisions and for discussions with financial institutions, government representatives or other interested parties.
3.0
Credit Units
9.0
Lecture hours
36.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
FIN_ 151 Financial Strategy
The course describes the methods used to finance a business. You will investigate sources of financing, learn how to approach lenders and examine the basic forms of collateral security. You will also prepare a statement of projected costs and sources of funding for your business. The course describes financial projections focusing on the projected cash flow statement and projected income and expense statements and uses this information to determine the breakeven point and return on investment. You will develop a financial strategy for your business.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
HR__ 145 Human Resource Strategy
You will identify human resource requirements for a small business, including creating job descriptions, hiring staff, and managing performance. You will also examine the issues of compensation, discipline, training plan development, and labour standards. You will select a professional support team, and prepare a resume for inclusion in your business plan. You will prepare a complete human resources strategy for your proposed business.
2.0
Credit Units
36.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
BUS 154 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
MGMT 150 Leadership
You will review and practice aspects of leadership, including motivation, delegation, teamwork, and decision making, in the context of small business.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
MKTG 148 Selling Skills
You will learn about the importance of selling skills in small business. You will examine the attributes of successful salespeople, identify the skills involved in the sales process and develop a sales plan. You will practice selling and dealing with objections.
1.0
Credit Units
18.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
TOUR 141
MKTG 153 Marketing Research
You will learn how to conduct marketing research. You will learn how to describe the target market, industry, competition, and external factors for your business.
3.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
33.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
MKTG 154 Four Ps of Marketing
The course will examine the four Ps of marketing. You will be able to describe the product, price, distribution, and promotional plan for your business.
3.0
Credit Units
21.0
Lecture hours
24.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
MKTG 155 Marketing Strategy
Your studies will focus on methods to assist you to determine market potential and market share. The course will combine market potential and market share information with marketing research from MKTG 153 and the marketing mix described in MKTG 154 to create a marketing strategy for your business.
1.0
Credit Units
0.0
Lecture hours
15.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
MKTG 153 Minimum Grade of 60
and MKTG 154 Minimum Grade of 60
MKTG 156 Electronic Marketing
The course provides an introduction to the field of electronic marketing. You will investigate the methods and implications of sales and marketing using the Internet, and prepare a mock-up of a web site for your small business.
2.0
Credit Units
6.0
Lecture hours
24.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
PD__ 143 Professionalism
Your studies will focus on the importance of professionalism in the operation of a small business. You will explore the following topics: ethics, time and stress management, professional development, public image, and social responsibility.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
PR__ 145 Customer Service
You will examine the value of customer service and retention of customers through the provision of excellent service. The course content includes the principles of good customer service, telephone skills, handling complaints, and dealing with difficult people.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
6.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
PRAC 159 Practicum
You will spend four weeks/120 hours (unpaid) in a small business. You will have an opportunity to observe the operations of the business and to put your training to use.
8.0
Credit Units
120.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Prior Learning, Work Experience - Group
SYST 147 Automated Accounting
The course describes the procedures for using the following Simply Accounting modules: the company, receivable, payable, payroll, inventory, and banking. You will have the opportunity for hands-on practice in a computer lab setting.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
BKPG 140 Minimum Grade of 60
The Business Planning Program (which consists of selected courses from the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Program) is offered at several locations in Saskatchewan each year. It provides knowledge and skill development in preparing a comprehensive business plan for a business idea. Upon successfully completing the program, you will receive an applied certificate.
