COURSE CURRICULUM

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Entrepreneurship at Thompson Rivers University is a 20-course program designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to start, manage, or grow their own business. The program begins with core business foundations such as mathematics for business and economics, economics and business statistics, financial management, financial accounting, management accounting, marketing, management information systems, organizational behaviour, human resource management, commercial law, and supply chain management. These courses help you understand how businesses operate, how to analyze data, manage finances, and make informed business decisions. The entrepreneurship-focused courses include marketing for entrepreneurs, small business finance, new venture creation, small business management, and new product development, which guide you through the process of identifying opportunities, developing business ideas, and launching successful ventures. You also gain additional skills through electives such as taxation for decision making, marketing research, human resource planning and staffing, and e-commerce, allowing you to explore specialized areas relevant to modern business environments. Overall, this diploma helps you build practical entrepreneurial, financial, and managerial skills while strengthening your ability to innovate and solve business problems. It prepares you for careers as an entrepreneur, business owner, startup manager, or in roles supporting innovation and small business development in various industries.