Venture Development - BUSD 2022

This course focuses on putting the student in the position of an entrepreneur with a new idea and teaches the student how to build that idea into a business case. This course covers the basics of starting a business, from idea assessment to ongoing operations. Students will learn to identify the strategic options facing a growing business and apply a range of practical solutions through the use of case studies.

Note: Prerequisite for Business Administration and Open Studies: BUSD 1013. Restricted to Business Administration, Machine Learning Analyst and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Wed: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 40266 A01 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40267 A02 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 11, 2025 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 40268 A03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 40269 A04 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 40270 A05 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue, Thu: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 10199 A02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 10201 A05 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 10202 A06 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 10200 O03 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Tue, Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 40272 H07 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 10203 H06 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $714.70 $1,209.70
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $714.70 $2,211.69
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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