Entrepreneurship and Innovation
A new Markham Campus stream in York University’s established Commerce program, this option lets you combine 45 core commerce course credits with a focus on developing an action-oriented entrepreneurial mindset for overcoming organizational and societal challenges in an everchanging world.
Draw from business and social perspectives to understand how value is created in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. You will benefit from hands-on, practical education in entrepreneurship and innovation built on a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge. Program-specific courses will include Entrepreneurial Strategy, Creating & Launching New Products, Hackathon I & II and Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Equip Yourself:
- Apply relevant theories, methodologies and critical thinking skills in solving organizational and societal problems
- Work collaboratively with teams to communicate arguments and pitch ideas effectively to a variety of audiences
- Challenge the status quo, question assumptions and embrace social change
- Learn what it takes to develop new products, establish new firms, and create new markets
Program Details
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Degrees Offered
Fall Entry
Ways to Study
Sample Schedule (First-year)
- Introduction to Innovation & Creativity
- Introduction to Business
- Exploring the Functions of Business
- Introductory Marketing
Possible Career Paths
- Entrepreneur
- Business Consultant
- Product Developer
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsYou are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.