Overview
Are you enticed by the idea of starting your own business? Do you enjoy finding unique solutions to problems? Does the idea of single-handedly guiding a business to success interest you? Then you might be an entrepreneur. The second year Entrepreneurship Option for Marketing Management was developed specifically to give people like you the focused, intensive training necessary for success in creating, guiding, and managing businesses. Whether you’re looking to start your own business from scratch or expand on an idea you’re already working on, this program will train you with hands-on, real-world skills and knowledge.
About this option:
- Second year specialization of the 2 year full-time Marketing Management diploma
- Real-world learning with professional entrepreneurs
- Business consultant project and practicum provide hands-on experience
- After graduation, transition to the workforce or apply to complete your Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at BCIT with full-time or part-time evening courses
To learn more about how this program can turn your idea into a successful enterprise, visit the Program Details page.
Is the Entrepreneurship Option for you?
Entrepreneurship might be right for you if you:
- Have some work experience
- Completed high school and have some post-secondary education
- Have a “big-picture” kind of outlook
- Enjoy finding creative solutions to problems
- Have an interest in developing new business ideas and services
If any or all of these apply to you, visit the Marketing Management entry page to start training for your entrepreneurial career today.
Provisional acceptance into second-year specializations is available for students who want to apply prior to first year. For more information, please contact the Program Head listed under Contact Us.
Your experience matters
Do you have work experience or other post-secondary education? If you do, you might qualify for course credits to help speed up your training. Visit our advanced placement page to learn more.
What grads can do
This program gives you a broad base of business knowledge, including specialized training in the development and growth of new products and services.
Some graduates of the program start their own company, while others use the intensive training to improve an existing company, whether it’s one they created or someone else’s. Because entrepreneurs can focus on the wider picture of businesses and have a strong, general foundation, their training can be applied to almost any industry, helping to protect them from shifts within a certain field that industry-specialists can’t avoid.
Graduates will be qualified to start their own company, or find work as coordinators, marketing assistants, or potentially managerial roles at organizations locally and globally.
To learn more about the career opportunities and other options available to grads, see the Graduating and Jobs page.
International study
BCIT offers a number of international study opportunities that helps students gain a global perspective of the economy, culture, government, and everyday life of the country they study in. You could participate in a summer field school or complete an international degree. Learn more about studying abroad.
Accredited program
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Open to applications beginning October 1st (or next business day).
All students must complete the first year of the Marketing Management program before continuing to one of the second year diploma options (Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communication, Professional Real Estate, Professional Sales, or Tourism Management).
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
- English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- English Studies 12 (67%) or
- English First Peoples 12 (67%) or
- Acceptable equivalent high school course or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution
What if I don’t meet these English requirements? - Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (67%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (67%) or
- Workplace Math 11 (67%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- OPMT 0199 - Math for Business (67%) or
- OPMT 0198 - Business Math Assessment Test (67%)
- Option preference: choose one of the following in your online application:
- Undecided – I will declare in the second term of the program
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Communications
- Professional Real Estate
- Professional Sales
- Tourism Management
Options are assigned starting in Level 3 and are not guaranteed. By stating a preference, you help the department plan for capacity. Entry to each option is competitive by GPA and other factors. Where space issues arise, students may get their alternate choice.
Continuation requirements
Midway through the second term of first year, students either confirm or select their first and second choice for the next year of the program. The second-year options are:
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Communications
- Professional Real Estate
- Professional Sales
- Tourism Management
Entry to each option is competitive by GPA and other factors. Where space issues arise, students may get their alternate choice.
Recommended for success
- Applicants are urged to attend an information session offered throughout the year. These are free of charge and are open to all to attend. Registration is requested, but not required.
- Strong mathematic skills are required for success in BCIT Business diplomas. Students accepted into this program will be contacted starting in April regarding the completion of a math assessment test. If you score below a 67% on this assessment test, or feel that you would like to upgrade your math skills regardless, you should complete OPMT 0199 or OPMT 0023.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another post-secondary school?
Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed at BCIT or another post-secondary institution where the learning outcomes duplicate those of the BCIT course. As per Admission Procedure 5003-PR1, the department reserves the right to determine the granting of credit where appropriate.
Applications will be accepted up to day 14 of the term; an official transcript and a course outline where appropriate must be provided (or be on file with BCIT) to process the request. A maximum of two courses per level are eligible for credit through this process.
Apply to program
The two-year Diploma in Marketing Management shares a common first year of core business subjects. The second year of the program focuses on specific fields of marketing expertise.
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Apply Now
Scheduled Intakes
September each year.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT e-mail addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We'll send you an e-mail when a new message is posted. It's important to watch for these e-mails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
Advanced Placement
Conditions
You may be eligible to apply to an advanced level of the program through either re-admission or direct entry. Please note that applications are considered based on:
- Complete applications: you must show proof that you have completed (or are registered in) all requirements to be considered.
- Competitive entry: if the number of applicants exceeds available seats, BCIT will accept those deemed to have the best opportunity for success.
- Seat availability: confirmation may not be available until approximately one week before the term begins.
Re-admission
You can apply for re-admission if you:
- were previously admitted to this program and completed part of it at BCIT and
- want to re-enter the program at an advanced level.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Submit the Course-by-Course Self-Assessment Form [PDF] with your application.
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
Direct entry
You can apply for direct entry if you:
- are a new applicant to this program but already completed an equivalent part of it at BCIT or elsewhere and
- want to apply to an advanced level.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
There are 4 options for direct entry. If you are applying through options 1, 2, or 3, you must submit an online application. Option 4 applicants, submit your application for transfer directly to BCIT Admissions.
- Option 1: If you do not have a diploma or degree
- Proof of meeting all general entrance requirements (excluding Math 11)
- Course-by-Course Self-Assessment Form [PDF] showing that you have completed all of the required courses for the level to which you are applying
- Option 2: Diploma or degree holders
- Proof of meeting all general entrance requirements (excluding Math 11)
- Proof of diploma or degree* in any discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Bridging Program Self-Assessment [PDF] showing that you have completed all of the required courses below
- Option 3: Mature students
- Proof of meeting all general entrance requirements
- Approved Advanced Placement and Prior Learning (APPL) Assessment and APPL Approval Letter
- Option 4: School of Business + Media diploma program transfer
- Complete the following forms:
- Submit both forms to study_marketing@bcit.ca to have your eligibility reviewed.
- Transfers to Level 2 – If approved, the First-Year Program Head will sign your School of Business Program Change form.
- Transfers to Level 3 – If deemed eligible and transferrable, you will recieve instructions to fill out an Option Choice Application.
- Submit the following to BCIT Admissions:
- Approved School of Business Program Change form.
- Completed Course-by-Course Self-Assessment form
- Pay the required $16 program change fee.
Applications to level 2 or 3.
Submit the following with your online application:
Required courses:
If you are applying to level 2*, you must show proof of completion of (or registration in) the level 1 courses (or equivalents) below.
If you are applying to level 3, you must show proof of completion of (or registration in) the level 1 and 2 courses (or equivalents) below.
*All direct entry students entering level 2 are accepted into the Marketing Management program. Option selection will be available after current level 2 full-time student transfer requests are processed. Notification of option selection will take place in late June. If a seat is not available in your preferred option, an alternate option will be assigned.
| Level 1 Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Course | Course Name | Part-time Equivalent |
| BLAW 3100 | Business Law | BLAW 3100 |
| BSYS 1000 | Business Information Systems | BSYS 1001 |
| COMM 1100 | Business Communication 1 | COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 |
| ECON 2100 | Microeconomics | ECON 2100 |
| MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | MKTG 1102 |
| OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | OPMT 1110 |
| ORGB 1100 | Organizational Behaviour | ORGB 1105 |
| Level 2 Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Course | Course Name | Part-time Equivalent |
| BSYS 2070 | Business Information Systems 2 for MKTG | BSYS 2051 |
| BUSA 2100 | Principles of Management | BUSA 2005 |
| COMM 2200 | Business Communication 2 | COMM 2202 (or 2002) and COMM 2203 (or 2003) |
| ECON 2200 | Macroeconomics | ECON 2200 |
| FMGT 2152 | Accounting for Management | FMGT 2152 or both of FMGT 1100 and FMGT 2100 |
| MKTG 2202 | Introduction to Marketing Communications | MKTG 2203 and MKTG 3322 |
| MKTG 2243 | Sales Skills | MKTG 1219 |
| OPMT 1130 | Business Statistics | OPMT 1197 |
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
Applications to level 3 only.
Submit the following with your online application:
*If you have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand, you will require a basic evaluation of your credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered.
Required courses:
| Full-time Course | Course Name | Part-time Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| BLAW 3100 | Business Law | BLAW 3100 |
| BSYS 2070 | Business Information Systems 2 for MKTG | BSYS 2051 |
| COMM 1100* | Business Communication 1 | COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 |
| COMM 2200* | Business Communication 2 | COMM 2202 (or 2002) and COMM 2203 (or 2003) |
| FMGT 2152 | Accounting for Management | FMGT 2152 or both of FMGT 1100 and FMGT 2100 |
| MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | MKTG 1102 |
| MKTG 2202 | Introduction to Marketing Communication | MKTG 2203 and MKTG 3322 |
| MKTG 2243 | Sales Skills | MKTG 1219 |
| OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | OPMT 1110 |
| OPMT 1130 | Business Statistics | OPMT 1197 |
*Note: For accredited Canadian or US credentials, if you have achieved a bachelor’s degree the COMM 1100 and 2200 courses may be waived. If you have an associate degree or a diploma, COMM 1103 (or 1106) and COMM 2202 (or 2002) may be waived. Note that COMM 2203 (or 2003) will still be required.
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
If you are a mature applicant, you may be eligible to complete an Advanced Placement and Prior Learning (APPL) assessment to qualify for direct entry to an advanced level of the program. Visit the SITE Centre to find out if you are eligible, and to learn more about the assessment process and associated fees.
Submit the following with your online application:
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
If you are currently in a different full-time BCIT School of Business + Media diploma program and wish to transfer:
Do not submit a new online application.
Direct entry FAQs
- When should I apply?
- When will I be accepted?
- Can I transfer options?
- Can I take courses in advance to reduce my course load?
- When will I get my timetable?
- When can I buy my books?
It is recommended that you apply when you have met all of the entrance requirements. If you are currently registered in a course, please indicate this on the self-assessment form.
Once your application has been assessed and has been approved for direct entry, a seat must become available in the program you have selected. The Admissions department must wait until the current students obtain their final grades in either December or May to determine how many seats will become available for direct entry applicants.
You are requested to specify your program option preference(s). Option selection will be completed after current level 2 full-time student transfer requests are processed. Notification of option selection will take place in late June. If a seat is not available in your preferred option an alternate option may be assigned. Your requested option cannot be guaranteed at time of application.
In order to maintain a competitive application, it is recommended that you take no more than two courses per term ahead of time. A maximum of two courses per level are eligible for credit. Note that this will not reduce your full-time program tuition.
Print your timetable one day prior to class start by logging into my.bcit.ca and going to Student Self-Service. You must be registered in your courses in order to access this feature. If you know the set to which you have been assigned, you can also find your timetable on the School of Business Timetables page.
It is recommended that you wait until the first week of classes before buying textbooks. Your instructors will tell you which books to buy.
To register for a Part-time Studies course, visit Register for Part-time Courses or contact Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Still have questions? Review the Admissions FAQ or contact Program Advising.
Costs & Supplies
Bring Your Own Device
Students are required to have their own laptop. Please refer to the Bring Your Own Device Specifications [PDF] for requirements.
Laptop costs vary depending on the configuration chosen, but will likely range from approximately $1,000 to $2,000.
Tuition fees
Please see the Full-Time Tuition & Fees pages for tuition fee amounts:
Books & supplies
Level 1: $775; Level 2: $500; Level 3: $700; Level 4: $600
(General estimated cost, subject to change)
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
Courses
The courses in the BCIT Entrepreneurship diploma program are designed by entrepreneurs so you get practical-focused training to start and build your own business. You can also bring fresh ideas and entrepreneurial spirit to help grow an existing company. Some of the hands-on practice you’ll get in this 2-year program include a 2-day-a-week practicum working with actual entrepreneurial ventures.
Your classroom courses include studies of real-world, applicable issues such as:
- New Product and Service Development,
- Essentials of Marketing,
- Sales Skills,
- Internet Marketing Applications, and more.
Program matrix
| Level 1 (15 weeks) |
Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAW 3100 | Business Law | 4.0 | |
| BSYS 1000 | Business Information Systems | 3.0 | |
| COMM 1100 | Business Communication 1 | 3.0 | |
| ECON 2100 | Microeconomics | 3.0 | |
| MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | 3.0 | |
| OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | 4.0 | |
| ORGB 1100 | Organizational Behaviour | 3.0 | |
| Level 2 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
| BSYS 2070 | Business Information Systems 2 for MKTG* | 2.0 | |
| BUSA 2100 | Principles of Management* | 2.0 | |
| COMM 2200 | Business Communication 2 | 4.0 | |
| ECON 2200 | Macroeconomics | 4.0 | |
| FMGT 2152 | Accounting for Management | 5.5 | |
| MKTG 2202 | Introduction to Marketing Communications | 4.0 | |
| MKTG 2243 | Professional Sales Skills | 4.0 | |
| OPMT 1130 | Business Statistics | 5.5 | |
| * denotes a half-term course |
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| Level 3 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
| FMGT 3222 | Managerial Finance (MKTG) | 4.0 | |
| MKTG 3301 | Advanced Excel Skills | 3.0 | |
| MKTG 3306 | Business Planning Principles | 4.0 | |
| MKTG 3309 | Marketing Research | 4.0 | |
| MKTG 3334 | Advanced Sales and Negotiation | 4.0 | |
| MKTG 3345 | New Venture Creation | 4.0 | |
| Level 4 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
| MKTG 3304 | International Marketing | 2.5 | |
| MKTG 3338 | New Product and Service Development | 2.5 | |
| MKTG 4407 | Venture Development and Growth | 2.5 | |
| MKTG 4409 | Entrepreneurial Skills Practicum* | 6.0 | |
| MKTG 4418 | Business Consulting Projects | 8.0 | |
| MKTG 4431 | Digital Marketing | 4.0 | |
| MKTG 4437 | Current Issues in Entrepreneurship* | 2.0 | |
| MKTG 4440 | Business Environment* | 2.0 | |
| MKTG 4441 | Business Strategy* | 2.0 | |
| OPMT 1176 | Project Management* | 2.0 | |
| *denotes a half-term course | |||
| Total Credits: | 110.5 | ||
Note: This program is completing a curriculum assessment. Some courses may be revised, added or deleted during the academic year.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
In BCIT’s 2-year Entrepreneurship diploma program, you’ll first concentrate on developing a solid understanding of core business concepts that apply across fields and industries. This includes integrated marketing and communications for global and local markets, computer skills and internet marketing basics, business communications, technical sales, economics, business math, and accounting practices.
You’ll not only learn from successful entrepreneurs, you’ll build a solid business education foundation that will be applicable in all of your future endeavours.
A closer look at the program
A typical week features
- at least 25 hours in class, and
- many hours spent working on assignments and projects outside of the classroom.
The intense nature of the learning experience will help you develop the time-management and priority-setting skills that successful entrepreneurs need.
Practical instruction
Lectures provide instruction in the principles of business and are delivered by instructors with real-world experience, teaching applied skills you can actually use when you graduate. Then, in lab sessions with 22 other students, you’ll practice and master these skills, working directly with School of Business faculty whose priority is helping you learn by doing. You may be called upon to analyze what a one-person company should do to grow. Or you may be asked to convince other classmates to endorse your plan for a large company.
Teamwork
Teamwork is a core value in the School of Business, as it is in the business world. You’ll work in teams in most of your courses. Team activity will help you get an early start on building the delegation, goal-setting and leadership skills you will need as an entrepreneur. The groups you establish at BCIT are also the start of your business network, providing you a legacy of contacts and support that lasts beyond graduation.
Presentation skills
Presentations are a big part of classroom life. You’ll make formal presentations to industry clients in your practicum and project courses. Your lab sessions will often include more informal presentations in groups or by yourself. Practice at presenting your views will build confidence, help you learn to think on your feet, and develop public speaking skills.
Expand your network
You may also choose to expand your learning window at BCIT by playing a role in one of the many active campus student organizations, such as Enactus BCIT and the BCIT Marketing Association. Entrepreneurship students often play leading roles in these organizations to help build contacts and practice the key skills to succeed in their future entrepreneurial careers.
Program length
Two years, full-time
Grading
In order to be eligible to continue into the second year of the marketing management program a student must have successfully completed all required first year courses or equivalencies.
- At the end of first year, students that have failed MKTG 2202, MKTG 2243, and/or any three or more courses not in Marketing will not be allowed to proceed in the program. If a student wishes to re-enter the program, they must complete the outstanding courses and then re-apply to the program.
- At the end of the first year of the program, students that have failed up to two courses not in Marketing may continue in the program if the failed courses are successfully completed at BCIT before term start. If completing the courses at another institution, students must provide proof of registration for the outstanding course(s) no later than 60 calendar days prior to the term start date.
Students described above will be competing for a limited number of remaining seats available in second year options. Their option applications will only be processed once all first year courses are successfully completed, reducing their chances of receiving their first or second choice.
Additional program options
Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Continue your education
Marketing Management graduates can obtain transfer credit toward business degree programs at a number of universities both within and outside the province.
Graduates can also pursue degree completion through BCIT's Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Graduating & Jobs
Entrepreneurs are masters at adaptation and innovation and can find opportunity in almost any field. By being business generalists, graduates of the Entrepreneurship diploma can apply their training to everything from starting their own company to helping existing companies develop new business opportunities and strategies.
Graduates of the program are well rounded and flexible in their skills, giving them an ability to work in almost any industry for long-term job prospects, regardless of a certain industry’s recession.
Some career opportunities for Entrepreneurship diploma grads include:
- Starting your own business
- Marketing Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Business Administrator
- Sales Developer
- Product Manager
Qualified graduates of the Entrepreneurship diploma program may also apply for acceptance into BCIT’s existing Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program. This program will ladder into the BBA program, which you can complete full-time in the day, or around your new career as part-time in the evenings.
Testimonials
“In addition to learning from thoughtful business professionals and meeting my future colleagues, I was able to secure a role where I utilize my education every day. The business fundamentals we learned provided me with the tools and insights I needed to hit the ground running right after graduation.”
Michelle Warren
“The Entrepreneurship Program is exceptional. I entered the program intent on starting my own business immediately after graduation. What I left with was an understanding that entrepreneurship is not limited to self-employment, but is the attitude that growing companies are seeking in an employee. Now I have tools for both!”
Kim Alke
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2019-2021 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2018-2020 graduates and for Degree 2017-2019 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
To view these results, you may need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
School of Business faculty are industry experts that treat teaching as their main mission. You will learn in the classroom directly from these experienced professionals – there are no teaching assistants.
Bryan Graziano, Program Head Entrepreneurship
Bryan has over 10 years of experience in developing and managing successful startup companies from medical device manufacturing to Amazon FBA. Bryan is a proud graduate of BCIT’s Professional Sales program and BBA.
Bruce Anthony, Faculty
Bruce has 38 years of experience in sales and marketing, including sales management with Rogers Media. As a Marketing Strategist for the past 16 years, he has helped build over 40 brands and businesses.
Stefanie Gajdecki, Faculty
Stefanie is a BCIT Marketing Management alumna graduating in 2011 and an experienced business consultant helping businesses grow by prioritizing efforts and supporting their transition into more robust digital marketing strategies. A Philly native, her BA in Communications from Temple University focused on Radio, TV and Film, and she recently received her MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University. Family life includes two beautiful daughters, one of whom is in her second year of university, and one is navigating high school.
Bryan Graziano, Faculty
Bryan has over 10 years’ experience with developing and managing successful startup companies from medical device manufacturing to Amazon FBA. Bryan is a proud graduate of BCIT’s Professional Sales program and BBA.
Erica Halvorsen, Faculty
Erica has over 20 years’ experience teaching adults the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. In addition to teaching in day and PTS, Erica also facilitates branding workshops for entrepreneurs through the YMCA’s Self Employment program, is a co-founder and contributor at todaysworkshop.com, and is a consultant who helps small business owners and organizations with branding, marketing and communications at ericajane.ca. Years ago, she acquired a B.A.in Honours English from UBC, which wasn’t totally useless, after all.
Tom Jopling, Faculty
Tom has 32 years of experience in marketing research and strategy and has worked with organizations of all sizes in a wide range of public and private sectors. His management experience ranges from running his own consultancy to managing the BC operations of one of Canada’s largest marketing research companies. He is one of a small number of people to hold the Certified Marketing Research Professional (CMRP) designation in Canada.
Matt Shepherd, Faculty
Matt has more than 25 years’ experience in the market and opinion research industry having worked for large international agencies such as the Kantar Group in the UK, and gained a wealth of local agency experience in Vancouver B.C. with Mustel Group. He has designed and executed both qualitative and quantitative research for a wide variety of clients in both public and private sectors.
Advisory committee
- Kevin Murray, Traction Complete (PAC Chair)
- Peter Barton, SAP
- Steve Buchan, Fusion CRM Product Development
- Todd Cullum, Leavitt Machinery
- Jeff Duncan, Meetingmax
- Greg Malpass, Traction on Demand
- Kevin Pearce, LandSea tour
- Jeremy Tiffen, Horizon Recruitment
- Sloan Vereecken, Fairmont Pacific Rim
- Morgan Westcott, BCIT Associate Dean
- Joe Freeburn, BCIT Program Head
- David Tikkanen, BCIT Program Head
- Bruce Anthony, BCIT Program Head
- Danielle Wilson, BCIT Program Head
- Rick Kroetsch, BCIT Program Head
- Daniel John, BCIT Program Head
- Tracey Renzullo, BCIT Program Head
Business Consulting Project
A BCIT Business Consulting Project provides second year Entrepreneurship students the opportunity to work over a 16 week period with an organization to conduct extensive market research and prepare a marketing plan or business plan. Students work in a team of 2 or 3 people to identify potential opportunities, conduct research, and recommend effective solutions. Students complete a comprehensive written report and present an oral presentation to the sponsoring organization outlining the student team’s marketing recommendations and solutions.
Business Consulting Projects are different from traditional co-op and internship programs. Students are not assigned to actual positions, but rather fill a consulting role for businesses and organizations. Each project has a BCIT faculty member that serves as an advisor for the student consulting team. Exit surveys from participating companies show that the completed strategic business solutions have a value that far surpassed their expectations.
View a complete list of past Business Consulting Projects students have completed in a wide variety of industries.
Contact Us
Bryan Graziano
Program Head, Entrepreneurship
604-432-8445 | bgraziano1@bcit.ca
Morgan Westcott
Associate Dean, Marketing Management
604-432-8760 | mwestcott2@bcit.ca
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