Entrepreneurship - Associate Certificate

Length: 8 months

Total Credits: 19

Intake Terms: Fall

Delivery Method: In-person

Campus: Castlegar

Credential: Associate Certificate

Cost: Approximate program cost

Student Loans:

This program is not eligible for student loans.

Effective Term: Fall

Delivery Year: 09/01/2025

Effective Year: 08/01/2025

Advanced Standing:

1. Advanced Standing:
   1. During the entire time in the program, a student may only perform one Prior Learning Assessment for a course already attempted at Selkirk College.
   2. For more information, see Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.

Re-Entry Instructions:

1. See Policy 8615: Standards of Academic Progress

Assessment:

1. This Program uses Grading Table 1, Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table except for ADMN 100, which uses the Competency Based Grading Table

Grading Table: Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless specified otherwise by the instructor.
2. Students are assessed and graded for each course outcome as indicated in the respective course outline.
3. Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, professionalism and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
4. Missed assignments and tests will receive a zero mark if not submitted. However, in some courses it may be mandatory to submit all assignments to an acceptable level and/or to write all exams in order to receive credit for the course.
5. Individual course outline may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or examinations.

Attendance:

1. Attendance and Punctuality Responsibilities
   1. Punctual and regular attendance for scheduled classes, laboratory sessions and all of the scheduled learning activities is expected of all students.
   2. Where absenteeism adversely affects a student’s progress and performance, behavioural probation and/or withdrawal from the program may result.
   3. Students planning to be absent from class must notify or make prior arrangements with their instructor in advance. Instructors are not obligated to provide alternative instructional or assessments in order to accommodate student absences. Failure to notify the instructor may result in withdrawal from the course.
   4. See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and punctuality requirements.

Assignments:

1. Examinations
   1. In some courses, students must receive a passing grade on specified exams in order to pass the course. The details will be explained in the applicable course outlines.
   2. Students may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements, with the appropriate instructor, for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.
   3. Any alternate arrangements for final examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.
   4. Tests and exams will ordinarily be retained by the instructor for no less than 6 months.
   5. Students who have not completed all assigned work and exams must obtain the instructor's approval to write the final exam before the exam date. The instructor may require the student to prepare a plan for completion of outstanding work.

Professional Requirements:

1. Student Conduct
   1. Students are expected to behave in a professional manner while in class and on Moodle. This includes being respectful of and contributing to the learning environment in accordance with the student code of conduct. For additional information, see Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct-Rights and Responsibilities.
   2. Students are expected to be prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be completed by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.
   3. The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.
   4. See individual course outlines for any additional professional requirements.

Other regulations:

1. Probation
   1. If a student has a term or cumulative program GPA less than 2.00, the student will be placed on academic probation for at least the next semester.
   2. The maximum number of semesters on Academic Probation, consecutive or otherwise is two (2). A student will be withdrawn from the program if they exceed the maximum.
   3. A student who fails to meet the requirements in the letter of probation may be required to withdraw from the course or program.
   4. For additional information: See Policy 8619: Probation.