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Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Software Engineering Specific Degree Requirements

Faculty Options

Entrepreneurship Option

Course Requirements

The Option requires students to complete six courses. Three of those courses are required, and three are electives.

Required Courses

  • BET 100 Foundations of Entrepreneurial Practice
  • BET 320 Entrepreneurial Strategy
  • BET 340 Essentials of Entrepreneurial Planning and Execution

Electives

Entrepreneurial Milestone Requirement

Students can demonstrate entrepreneurial experience through one of:

  • Earning credit for an Enterprise Co-op (E Co-op) term.
  • Through a capstone design project. Students choosing the capstone design project must participate in the Esch Awards competition, the Hult Prize competition, Concept Grants, Velocity Fund Finals, or an equivalent as approved by the option co-ordinator.
  • Developing a new entrepreneurial venture that is not part of the capstone design project for at least a 12-month period, as approved by the option co-ordinator.
  • Working for an entrepreneurial venture, including during a co-op term, that is not part of the capstone design project, as approved by the option co-ordinator.

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