Want to manage your own business? Learn the ins and outs of managing a small business.
Program Highlights
This program is a combination of in-class facilitated discussions, and practical hands-on experiences offered through Mohawk College's Centre for Entrepreneurship including mentorship, speaker series, and the opportunity to participate in a live Pitch competition.
What you'll learn
Learn to effectively manage a small business throughout the 5 stages of small business growth.
Learn the fundamentals of operating a lean, agile business that can respond to external factors forcing change.
Graduate with a comprehensive business plan that gives you a head start in obtaining funding and launching your own business.
How you'll learn
Online learning
No set schedule: Classes are formatted in an asynchronous format, so you can continue other life commitments and study at a time that's convenient to you.
Bite-sized content: Course material is broken down into small digestible modules giving you the opportunity to learn on the go.
Newest technology: Your course will be delivered in a modern format that uses the newest learning technologies such as community boards, gamification, videos and other interactive elements.
In-person learning
Face-to-face interaction: Interact with instructors and peers in real-time. Participate in discussions and receive immediate feedback.
Experience campus life: Take advantage of your time on campus and use facilities like the library, the gym, food services and different events that happen on campus.
Structure and discipline: In-class learning can contribute to a more structured and disciplined environment. It can also provide a routine and social interaction.
Program Length
1 academic year (period of 8 months)
Your future career options
Sales Representatives
Small Business Owners
Franchisees or Franchisors
Where you could work includes:
Build Your Own Business
Buy an Existing Business
Own/Operate a Franchise
Manage a Small Business
Retail
Financial Services
Personal Services
Educational Services
Advertising and Promotion
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Graphic Design - 508
Photography - Still and Motion - 378
Massage Therapy - 469
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program.
Business - Accounting - 316
Business - Financial Services - 303
Business (General) - 320
Business - Marketing - 319
Insurance - 318 - 368
Business Administration - 632
Business Administration - Marketing - 362 - 366
When you have completed this Business Fundamentals - Small Business program, you will have the option to transfer directly into the second semester of many business diploma programs within Mohawk.
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected January 2026
Mohawk College
Fennell Campus (FF),
135 Fennell Avenue West,
Hamilton,
Ontario (ON),
L9C 0E5, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected January 2026
OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED)
English Language Requirements
See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based) or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Mohawk College is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and offers a quality learning experience across four campuses and innovative facilities.