Centre for Entrepreneurship


Introduction

The Centre for Entrepreneurship is home to innovation and entrepreneurship education and training activities. The knowledge and skills gained are useful whether starting a new venture, or joining an existing organization, regardless of its size and stage of development. At the undergraduate level, the offerings include lecture-based and experiential-learning courses as well as a range of co-curricular programs and opportunities.

The undergraduate courses offered by the Centre are open to students from all disciplines.

 

Contact Information

Website: www.entrepreneurship.artsci.utoronto.ca

Undergraduate Office

Email: ent.entrepreneurship.artsci@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-978-1457

Office Location:
Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus
108 College Street, Suite W640
Toronto, ON   M5G 0C6
Canada

Centre for Entrepreneurship Courses

ENT200H1 - Entrepreneurial Strategy

Hours: 24L

How can new ideas and technologies be transformed into valuable startups? This course introduces a strategic framework for innovation-driven entrepreneurship, focusing on the key choices startup founders face. It emphasizes the balance between experimentation and learning on the one hand and making core strategic decisions to build a competitive edge on the other. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises, students will apply the framework across a range of industries. The course is highly discussion-based - attendance and active participation are an important part of the assessment, and the use of electronic devices during class is strongly discouraged. The course is not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: 4.0 credits in any subject
Exclusion: RSM100H1
Recommended Preparation: The course is targeted at students from all disciplines (science, humanities, social sciences), who are interested in entrepreneurship.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

ENT310H1 - Innovation Strategy and Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs

Hours: 24L

Innovation is a key driver of growth for firms, industries, and national economies. Effectively managing technological innovation is therefore essential for entrepreneurs. In this course, we will explore how new firms can protect their technologies and develop cooperative and competitive strategies within the market for technology. The course will introduce the fundamentals of intellectual property across both technological and creative industries and examine datasets and metrics that reveal technology trends and innovation landscapes. We will also discuss recent research showing how characteristics of entrepreneurs and financial incentives influence research outcomes and foster creativity. We will also discuss recent research showing how characteristics of entrepreneurs and financial incentives influence research outcomes and foster innovation. In addition, we will analyze how innovation is shaped by geographic location, national innovation policies, and industry regulations.

Prerequisite: 9.0 credits
Exclusion: RSM494H1, CCT355H5, IMI303H5, IMI400H5, MGT494H5
Recommended Preparation: The course is targeted at students from all disciplines (science, humanities, social sciences), who are interested in entrepreneurship.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

ENT391H1 - Exploring New Ventures

Hours: 24L/96P

This experiential learning course allows students to explore the inner working of new ventures or other innovative organizations. The majority of the course consists of activities applying entrepreneurial concepts within a local organization, with oversight from the Centre for Entrepreneurship. In-class activities facilitate the application of entrepreneurial tools to develop the students’ entrepreneurial skills.

Prerequisite: 9.0 credits including ENT200H1/ RSM100H1/ MGT100H1
Exclusion: JPM400Y1
Recommended Preparation: The experiential learning activities are designed to accommodate students from all disciplines including science, social sciences and humanities.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

ENT392H1 - Creating New Ventures

Previous Course Number: ENT392Y1

Hours: 12L/48P

This experiential learning course allows students to explore the inner working of their new ventures. The majority of the course consists of activities applying entrepreneurial concepts within the student’s own venture, with oversight from the Centre for Entrepreneurship. In-class activities facilitate the application of entrepreneurial tools to develop the students’ entrepreneurial skills.

Prerequisite: 9.0 credits including ENT200H1/ RSM100H1/ MGT100H1
Exclusion: ENT392Y1
Recommended Preparation: The experiential learning activities accommodate students from all disciplines including science, social sciences and humanities.
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

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