Foundations of Business

Course code BUSI 1334

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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Foundations of Business is a gamified business simulation where students assume the role of an entrepreneur pursuing their passion of selling clothing online and in their retail store. The player subscribes to the guidance of a business coach and will build a successful venture in a virtual neighbourhood. The player can upgrade their store and operations by completing learning modules and testing.

Through self-paced gameplay, instructional guides, presentations, and discussion topics, students learn important concepts from Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Health and Safety, Risk Management, and more. In the process, they acquire the skills to effectively run a business as they upgrade their operation by completing learning modules and quizzes. Each student has a unique playing experience via in-game customizations, such as avatar creation, store design, and random quiz selection.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
    Product and Inventory
    Ecommerce
    Legal
    Staffing
    Risk Management
    Marketing & Advertising
    Expansion
    Health and Safety
    Finance

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.