PART-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS SMABP-CT Small Business Management

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Overview

  • Certificate program
  • Available by classroom delivery; some courses available by distance delivery
For students who take the program through the School of Continuing Education

The College is conducting a review of the Small Business Management program and will no longer accept new students into this program effective February 5, 2019. Part-time students with outstanding courses who intend to complete the program and require assistance with planning their courses, can contact the Information Specialist at ceadvisor@rrc.ca .

A tentative schedule supporting current student program completion will be posted shortly.

Description
Prepare for a successful career as your own boss or as the manager of a small business. You will develop an appreciation of entrepreneurship and learn what it takes to launch your own business. You can also gain an understanding of management and business topics ranging from computerized accounting and customer service, to human resources and professional sales techniques.

Admission Requirements

Regular Admission Requirements

  1. Successful completion of Grade 12 including one credit in each of the following:
  • Grade 12 English
    and
  • Grade 12 Math.

Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older on or before September 30 in your year of registration, have been out of high school for a minimum of one year, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the mature student admission requirements.

  1. Successful completion of:
  • The courses listed in Regular Admission Requirement 1
    or
  • RRC’s Introduction to Business program (This program is no longer offered by the College)

Program Outline

You must successfully complete a minimum of six courses, with a minimum of 240 hours, to earn a certificate. In some cases this will require completing more than six courses.

Core Courses

  • Bookkeeping and Accounting for a Small Business - C/D
  • Starting a Small Business - C

Electives (Choose four):

  • Assertiveness Training -
  • Basic Business Communications - or Business Communication 1 - C/D 
  • Business Law - C/D  
  • Customer Service - 
  • Computers - Introduction - C/D 
  • Human Resource Management - C/D 
  • Integrated Marketing Communications - C
  • Marketing - C/D
  • Professional Sales Techniques -
  • Simply Accounting (PC) - C
  • Small Business Plans - C

Please note: If you have completed one of the following courses, these will meet the requirement for HUMR-1064 C/D, provided they were completed within the 4-year timeline for Certificate completion:
  • HUMR-1015 Human Resource Management
  • HUMR-1080 Human Resource Management

As you progress through the program, make sure you obtain a new program outline every September. This will keep you updated on any changes that may apply to you.

Legend:

  • C/D - Classroom or Distance Delivery
  • C - Classroom Delivery
  • D - Distance Delivery

Transfer of Credits
For transfers between RRC programs or external transfers of credits to RRC programs, see Policy A14

Courses and Descriptions

(Click the course name to view the description of the course)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution, other RPL processes are available for RPL courses. Click here for more information. For courses with no RPL, please check www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
ACCT-1088Simply Accounting (PC)
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By using Sage 50 software, you will develop an understanding on how to enter business transactions into the general ledger, prepare and adjust entries, and print out financial statements. Sage 50 is used for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and inventory.

Prerequisites:
ADMN-3001Business Law
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Develop an understanding and appreciation of the legal rights and responsibilities attached to a wide range of activities necessary to conduct business and commerce. The goal is to familiarize students with many of the legal aspects and consequences relating to these endeavours. Also, to develop in the student the ability to analyze short legal case studies.

BUSA-1026Bookkeeping and Accounting for a Small Business
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Study the practical side of bookkeeping and accounting, and learn to identify basic internal control procedures. Become familiar with the recording process, ledgers and trial balance, financial statements and closing entries, cash and how to control it, accounts receivable, inventory and salaries.

BUSA-1027Starting a Small Business
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Explore almost every aspect of starting a small business, with this practical course that is designed to serve as a basic reference guide. Learn to develop a business plan and a result-oriented marketing plan. Familiarize yourself with financing, financial statements, financial analysis and planning, staffing needs and staff management, role of government, purchasing and control.

BUSA-1081Customer ServiceRPL
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This course develops knowledge and skills necessary to deliver outstanding customer service.  Students will develop skills related to listening, empathy, customer motivation and diversity, communication, and conflict resolution.  Since customer service consists primarily of interaction with others in various situations, students will enhance their interpersonal communication skills.

BUSA-1166Small Business Plans
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A practical opportunity for you to realistically develop a detailed program or plan for a small business of your own. Increase your understanding of what it takes to succeed in an entrepreneurial career and create a comprehensive business plan for your new venture concept. The venture can be a completely new business idea, the development of a franchise, the purchase of an existing business, the succession of a family business or expansion of an existing business. The final business plan is developed, designed, written and printed entirely by the participant.

COMM-1000Business Communication 1RPL
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This course will guide students through the techniques and processes involved in writing, speaking, and listening effectively for business. Students will be taught skills for networking, meetings, and working in teams. Students will apply a direct approach to create professional emails and letters. Students will learn strategies for competent information report writing. Students will be taught how to create and deliver a memorable oral presentation. The proper use of business writing rules, grammar, and etiquette will be emphasized throughout the course.

COMM-1023Basic Business CommunicationsRPL
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Develop the basic principles of business writing and discuss topics such as: standard business formats, the ability to write clear, readable letters and memos.  It also reviews correct grammar and usage and how to improve effectiveness as a speaker.

COMP-1081Computers - IntroRPL
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Increase your knowledge of computer fundamentals using a current Windows operating system. Content includes an introduction to the Internet and common Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

If you are taking courses by distance delivery, you must have access to a computer with the appropriate Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Windows 7, 8 or 10.

HUMR-1064Human Resource ManagementRPL
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This course introduces the student to the comprehensive responsibilities of Human Resource Management in today’s evolving and diverse business environment. The student will learn how Human Resource Managers apply best practices, provide value, manage the global marketplace, and oversee talent in the workplace. Specific emphasis will be placed on the topics of recruitment, job analysis, legal compliance, human capital, training, performance management, and building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.


MGMT-1003Assertiveness Training
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Learn the value of assertiveness as a direct, honest and concise method of communication. Employers, managers, supervisors, employees, co-workers and the self-employed can benefit from using assertiveness to promote the protection of personal rights. Identify, discuss and practice methods of expressing your point of view while listening effectively. Discover your ability to assert yourself in difficult daily encounters.

MRKT-1002Marketing
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The course is designed to provide students with a current and relevant strategic approach to the principles of marketing. Terms such as target markets, marketing mixes, and strategic planning will be uncovered through lectures, activities, cases, and assignments with a student-centered approach focusing on how to connect with the customer in today's digital and global world.

MRKT-1090Professional Sales Techniques
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Develop an understanding of basic, proven techniques of selling and particularly retail selling. Participants are encouraged to apply the information gained to their own situations by the learn-by-doing approach.

MRKT-3015Integrated Marketing Communications
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A concentrated course to learn the fundamentals of creating, implementing, and evaluating an integrated marketing communications plan within the marketing arena. You will learn the skills required in planning and executing advertising and promotion programs requiring research, creativity and timing.

Prerequisites:

Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.

Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.


Click the "More Info" link beside the course's name to view the description of the course.

Course Dates and Fees

2025 Winter Term - Continuing Education
COMM-1023 Basic Business Communicationsmore info
Location: Online
DatesClass DaysTimeDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 08, 25 - Mar 12, 25W6:00PM - 10:00PMS. Solomon261693$645
Location: Online
Dates
Jan 08, 25 - Mar 12, 25
Class days
W
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
S. Solomon
Section
261693
Cost
$645
MRKT-1002 Marketingmore info
Location: Online
DatesClass DaysTimeDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 17, 25M W6:00PM - 10:00PMTBA261702$745
Location: Online
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 17, 25
Class days
M W
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
261702
Cost
$745

2025 Winter Term - Distance Education
COMM-1000 Business Communication 1more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 06, 25 - Jul 06, 25M. Kitz263571$695
Location: Online
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Jul 06, 25
Delivery
Instructor
M. Kitz
Section
263571
Cost
$695
ADMN-3001 Business Lawmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 06, 25 - Jul 06, 25A. Freig263574$695
Location: Online
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Jul 06, 25
Delivery
Instructor
A. Freig
Section
263574
Cost
$695
HUMR-1064 Human Resource Managementmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 06, 25 - Jul 06, 25E. Rheaume263675$695
Feb 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25D. Furlan263676$695
Mar 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25E. Rheaume263677$695
Location: Online
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Jul 06, 25
Delivery
Instructor
E. Rheaume
Section
263675
Cost
$695
Dates
Feb 01, 25 - Jul 31, 25
Delivery
Instructor
D. Furlan
Section
263676
Cost
$695
Dates
Mar 01, 25 - Aug 31, 25
Delivery
Instructor
E. Rheaume
Section
263677
Cost
$695

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.


Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Recent Changes

Marketing (MRKT-1002) has replaced of Marketing 1 (MRKT-1061) and Marketing 2 (MRKT-2068)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Graduation Requirements

You must complete your part-time program within four years from the start of the first course in the program, unless otherwise stated in the program outline.

A program GPA of 2.0 (60%) is required to graduate.

You will not be granted more than 75% of your credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit.

When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply for your certificate. For complete details on applying to graduate and convocation, see rrc.ca/convocation.

Questions about graduation? Please call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.

Graduation with Honours
If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program, you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.

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