management for startups
global startup school
location
Courses are available in Vancouver
start dates and schedule
Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to 21:00.
Starting dates are yearly. For more information please contact us.
laboratory
At the Startup School, students combine theoretical and practical classes. Through lab classes, they gain hands-on experience and explore entrepreneurial methods. Speakers are also invited and field visits are conducted to deepen the practical application of concepts and establish connections with the local startup ecosystem.
course breakdwon
1. Innovation & Business Ideation
2. Execution & Management
3. Financial Management
4. Business Communications
5. Final project
admission requirements
language skills
International students must demonstrate an upper-intermediate level of English through the online test and an interview. CEFR B2, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Cambridge FCE(C) certification will waive the online test and interview.
education
Have completed at least one academic year of higher education or have accumulated 24 months of work experience.
minimum age
19 years old
program outcomes
When you finish the course, you will be able to:
- Validate the viability and demand for a business idea in the marketplace.
Recognize the importance of establishing strategic alliances, developing business and maintaining direct engagement with customers.
Identify opportunities and challenges when analyzing business models from a global perspective.
Perform effective hiring, firing and employee retention processes.
Manage human and financial resources efficiently.
Develop and administer a comprehensive budget for treasury management.
Communicate with the accounting team and understand the financial elements of financial statements.
Define key metrics to measure the growth and progress of your business.
Develop an effective strategy for obtaining financing.
Understand the basics of financing and how to present your idea to potential investors and funders.
Identify the legal needs of your startup and begin planning an intellectual property strategy.
Act as an effective team leader.
Communicate with empathy and leadership with your business stakeholders, including investors, employees and potential customers.
job opportunities
Marketing and Public Relations Manager: They lead marketing strategies, promote products or services and strengthen the brand image.
Human Resources Manager: Manages the human talent of an organization, from recruitment and selection of personnel to training and development of employees.
Administrative Officer: Holds administrative support positions in companies in different sectors. Responsibilities may include managing documents, organizing meetings and events, dealing with clients and suppliers, and handling correspondence and internal communication.
