Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset – BEM1O
In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment. Students will begin to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset, and learn why it’s important to take initiative, adapt to change, find creative solutions, and understand the financial considerations of entrepreneurship. This hands-on course will use business software and applications to help students plan and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and learn how to present them to a target audience. Throughout the course, students will enhance their communications skills as well as develop and refine their project management skills, including goal setting, time management, and networking.
$500.00
Overall Curriculum Expectations
By the end of this course, students will be:
Strand A: Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinking
A1. Mindset and Characteristics
Describe the characteristics of an entrepreneurial mindset and explain how these characteristics contribute to success in personal, academic, and workplace contexts.
A2. Creativity and Innovation
Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and innovatively when identifying opportunities or solving problems.
A3. Risk and Resilience
Describe the concepts of risk and resilience, and explain their importance in entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour.
Strand B: Opportunity Recognition and Problem Solving
B1. Identifying Opportunities
Identify problems or needs in everyday life and suggest innovative solutions or entrepreneurial opportunities.
B2. Design Thinking and Prototyping
Use design thinking strategies to develop, test, and refine solutions to real-world problems.
B3. Value Creation
Explain how entrepreneurs create value for others through their solutions, products, or services.
Strand C: Entrepreneurial Skills in Action
C1. Communication
Demonstrate effective communication skills in a variety of formats and for different audiences.
C2. Collaboration and Leadership
Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals and demonstrate leadership in group settings.
C3. Planning and Project Management
Develop and carry out a plan to complete an entrepreneurial project, using appropriate planning and time-management tools.
Strand D: Entrepreneurship and Society
D1. Social Responsibility
Explain the importance of ethics, equity, and social responsibility in entrepreneurship.
D2. Entrepreneurial Pathways
Explore a variety of entrepreneurial pathways and career opportunities.
Course Details
| Course Code | BEM1O |
| Course Type | Open |
| Format | Online School Course |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Tuition Fee | 500 |
| Department | Business |
| Course Title | Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset |
| Grade | Grade 9 |
| Credit Value | 1.0 |
