Business Development for Self-Employment
Overview
Topics to be explored include:
- Concepts of business models and marketing
- Market research and competitor analysis
- Business operations
- Marketing skills
- Lecture
- Lab
- Role-plays
- Audiovisual media
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a mastery course.
At the conclusion of the course, a successful student will be able to:
- Identify business models and develop a marketing plan.
- Employ market research and competitor analysis.
- Define insurance, taxation and other business operational needs.
- Identify and apply marketing and sales skills.
- Define and use work-related terminology.
- Define gross/net pay, and deductions.
- Apply work-place related numeracy skills.
- Use digital technology safely.
- Access online job search.
- Access and apply work-place information.
- Demonstrate behaviors that maintain positive workplace relationships.
- Use strategies to problem solve.
- Articulate ways to improve workplace relationships.
- Identify barriers to employment.
- Identify strategies to enhance employability.
- Develop and practice self- management skills for work.
- Exhibit initiative and independence.
Topic relevant material will be provided throughout the course.
Requisites
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers to Other Institutions
Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.
Institution | Transfer details for LIST 0130 | |
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There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. |
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
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CRN
37575
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Tue | Instructor last name
Uppal
Instructor first name
Kiren
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Course status
Open
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