This course examines the importance, patterns and characteristics of innovation in small business. It also explores the relationship between information and communication technology and modern business practice, providing both the “classic” lessons, and principles of e-business practices while profiling successful Canadian hospitality businesses.
This course is part of the full-time Bachelor of Hospitality Management program.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Typology of innovation in small firms
- Patterns of innovation in small firms
- Innovation and behaviour in small firms
- Introduction to e-Business and small business
- Internet Business Models and Strategies
- Evolution and Applications of the Internet
- Enterprise-wide and Inter-enterprise Systems
- Security and Controls
- Billing and Payment Systems
- E-procurement, Trading Exchanges and Auctions
- E-marketing and Advertising
- E-commerce and Small Business
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Program Content Guide.
† 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.