Innovation & Entrepreneurship
global startup school
For aspiring entrepreneurs and corporate innovators, learning how to develop and create a constantly evolving business idea is critical. This program provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to launch and run a successful business. Each module applies a practical perspective in operations, sales, marketing, financial management and communications to the business idea you choose to execute.
modalities
With Practicum:
You have the option to participate in a 160-hour practicum with one of our startup partner organizations. You will be able to experience and learn things first hand by participating in roles and responsibilities in which you will apply the knowledge and skills you have learned in the program.a.
location
Courses are available in Vancouver
start dates and timetable
Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to 21:00.
Starting dates are quarterly. For more information please contact us.
laboratory
At the Global 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 breakdown
1. Innovation & Business Ideation
2. Marketing for Startups & Product Launches
3. Global Business Strategies
4. Execution & Management
5. Financial Management
7. Optional Practicum Module
6. Business Communications
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
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Develop a business idea aligned with your passion and personal values.
Create a prototype/Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to validate a business idea.
Create user profiles.
Develop a sales process.
Create a marketing plan to match sales objectives.
Identify opportunities and challenges of a business model from a global perspective.
Hire, fire and retain employees.
Manage human and capital resources.
Communicate with the accounting team and understand the elements of financial statements.
Define key financial and start-up metrics to measure growth and traction.
Develop and manage a comprehensive cash budget.
Develop fundraising strategy.
Understand capital raising fundamentals and how to present the idea to potential funders and investors.
Identify legal needs of your startup and plan intellectual property strategy.
Act as an effective team leader.
Communicate through empathy and leadership with company stakeholders such as investors, employees and potential customers.
job opportunities
Graduates of this program will be able to perform in roles such as the following:
- Full-stack Developer: Able to work on both the front-end and back-end of web applications, using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, among others.
- UX/UI Designer: With skills in user experience (UX) design and user interface (UI) design, able to create attractive, intuitive and functional interfaces for websites and applications.
- SEO Specialist: Knowledgeable in search engine optimization (SEO), able to improve the visibility and ranking of websites in search results.
- E-commerce developer: Experienced in implementing and customizing e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento or WooCommerce, to create secure and efficient online stores.
- Mobile App Developer: Able to create mobile apps using technologies such as React Native, Flutter or Ionic, for iOS and Android devices.
- Web accessibility specialist: Knowledgeable in accessibility standards and inclusive design guidelines, able to create accessible websites for people with disabilities.
- Web technology consultant: Providing technology advice and solutions to businesses and organizations regarding web design and development.
