Student pathway guide
Your idea.
Your next step.
Find the learning, people and practical support to explore an idea, build a venture or bring an entrepreneurial mindset to your career.
Many ways in. Your own way forward.
An orientation to the options below, not a required sequence.
See the whole landscape
Your entrepreneurial connections.
Thirteen areas. Four ways to explore. Follow a trail that interests you, then open a listing to see how to enter, what you can leave with and where you could go next.
You can explore more than one trail. The illustration groups related interests; it does not establish prerequisites or credit transfer. See the detailed entry and completion pathways ↓
Start where you are
What brings you here?
Choose a starting point. You can combine classroom learning with experiences outside your program.
I’m curious.
Meet a mentor, join a student team or try a hands-on experience.
Explore opportunities ↗ 02 / LEARNI want a credential.
Compare certificates, degree specializations and ways to keep learning.
Find academic options ↗ 03 / CREATEI have an idea.
Find coaching, test your thinking and explore pitch opportunities.
Find venture support ↗ 04 / BUILD ONI have a degree.
Explore a post-baccalaureate route or begin a conversation with the Generator.
Explore your next step ↗Explore across TRU
Find the connection
to your field.
This guide brings together direct entrepreneurship study, professional and technical skills, and opportunities to develop ideas. The type and entry requirements are shown on every listing.
57 listings, including courses, credentials, experiences and supporting resources. Some courses also sit within listed credentials. Coverage is growing; program owners still need to confirm current availability and any gaps.
See how the pieces connect
A map of possible pathways.
You can enter at different points and leave with something useful. The routes below follow connections published by TRU; each program’s requirements still apply.
Check course prerequisites.
15-credit certificate.
Second certificate requirements apply.
Confirm admission with advising.
Qualifying first-year certificate.
Published ladder into the BBA.
Meet the full degree and major rules.
Plan the degree with Tourism advising.
Entrepreneurship major or Innovation and Entrepreneurship concentration.
The entrepreneurship minor is another option within an eligible degree.
Course prerequisites apply.
Develop and pitch a concept.
Confirm cohort, selection and funding.
You can begin with a conversation.
Mentors, workshops and community.
Discuss Kamloops Innovation options.
Explore Business Bootstrap’s founder and research-assistant credit routes ↓
Planning your route: these are separate pathways. No credit transfer is implied between the Open Learning certificates and the campus routes shown here. A coach’s referral, a competition result or a pitch does not guarantee admission or funding. Confirm your individual study plan with advising.
Career and Experiential Learning
Business Bootstrap.
Build a venture or help one grow through applied research. Two participation routes connect practical experience with academic credit.
Availability: first piloted in summer 2025. Delivery has depended on secured iHub funding; the next cohort is unconfirmed.
Ask about eligibility and the next funded cohort.
Develop your idea through practical work and business-development workshops.
Credit through successful completion of the founder route.
Ask about available roles and registration.
Support a venture through work such as market research or feasibility analysis.
Research experience and academic credit.
1 listing · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Entrepreneurship & applied research WIL
Business Bootstrap
Student founder: 3-credit work term · Research assistant: 1 credit
Funding-dependent · Next cohort unconfirmedDevelop your own venture as a student founder, or contribute applied research as a research assistant (RA). Business Bootstrap connects venture development, community mentoring and academic learning.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Business Bootstrap
- Your entrance point
- Contact Jamie Noakes about a future funded cohort and the route that fits your interests: developing your own venture or supporting a student venture as an RA. Eligibility, selection, course registration and available positions must be confirmed for that cohort.
- What you leave with
- Successful completion of the founder route earns 3 credits through a work-term course; the RA route earns 1 credit. Founders gain venture-development experience, while RAs develop research and project skills. The routes have different roles and credit outcomes.
- Where next
- Continue developing your venture or use your research experience in further study and work. A Generator conversation is a suggested next step for venture support; it is separate from the Bootstrap credit requirements.
Program and credit information supplied by Jamie Noakes, October 9, 2026. The contact-directory link provides contact information; Bootstrap does not yet have a dedicated TRU program page.
The credit routes shown here were confirmed by the program owner. Cohort dates, eligibility and positions must be confirmed before registration. Ask Jamie Noakes about Business Bootstrap ↗. For continuing venture guidance, explore the TRU Generator.
Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
Business.
Explore entrepreneurship credentials, business competitions and student communities. For venture work and research with academic credit, also see Business Bootstrap.
6 business programs, communities and experiences · Three related academic pathways below
Credential
BBA · Entrepreneurship Major
Kamloops · Four-year degree
Listed on TRUStudy how to evaluate, plan, finance and manage a business.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for BBA · Entrepreneurship Major
- Your entrance point
- Grade 12 or mature status; qualifying Math 12 with C+ and English 12 with 73%, or accepted equivalents. Confirm the full admission rules.
- What you leave with
- Bachelor of Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship major, once all degree requirements are met.
- Where next
- Apply your skills in a venture or an organization; Generator support can complement your studies.
Credential
BBA · Entrepreneurship Minor
Kamloops · Within a degree
Listed on TRUAdd entrepreneurship study to a business degree plan.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for BBA · Entrepreneurship Minor
- Your entrance point
- Plan the minor with Gaglardi advising and meet the prerequisites for each course.
- What you leave with
- An entrepreneurship minor within an eligible degree, rather than a separate certificate.
- Where next
- Use entrepreneurial marketing, finance, venture planning and small-business management skills in your chosen field.
Credential
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma · Entrepreneurship
Kamloops · 20 courses listed
Listed on TRUBuild entrepreneurship expertise after completing a bachelor's degree.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Post-Baccalaureate Diploma · Entrepreneurship
- Your entrance point
- A recognized bachelor's degree. English/communications and mathematics prerequisites may also apply.
- What you leave with
- Post-baccalaureate diploma after program requirements; the detailed page specifies C− or better and 50% TRU residency.
- Where next
- Apply the learning to a business idea or career. Ask an advisor to assess previous study and course sequencing.
Competition
Wolves’ Den Student Pitch Competition
Pitch + mentorship
Next round unconfirmedPitch a business idea and learn from expert feedback.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Wolves’ Den Student Pitch Competition
- Your entrance point
- TRU documents student participation; confirm eligibility and the next application window with Gaglardi.
- What you leave with
- Pitch experience; selected winners in the documented round received support to develop their ventures.
- Where next
- Ask about Generator preparation and entrepreneurship workshops for the next round.
Student community
Enactus TRU
Student club · Applied projects
Club listed on TRUExplore social entrepreneurship through a student team.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Enactus TRU
- Your entrance point
- Check the student club directory for current membership and project opportunities.
- What you leave with
- Project, teamwork and competition experience; no standalone academic credential is advertised.
- Where next
- Explore a project or leadership role with the current team.
Competition
Business Simulation Competition
Solo or pairs · Business simulation
Next round unconfirmedPractise entrepreneurship by running a virtual business.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Business Simulation Competition
- Your entrance point
- The documented event invited TRU students, individually or in pairs. Confirm the next round and eligibility.
- What you leave with
- Business decision-making experience; no academic credential is stated.
- Where next
- Explore further applied learning with Gaglardi or a Generator mentor.
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This is an initial cross-university inventory, not a confirmed exhaustive list. “Listed on TRU” means an official page was found; it does not guarantee an open intake. Listings were reviewed on October 9, 2026 using public sources and, for Business Bootstrap, information from the program owner. Current delivery, dates and any missing opportunities still need confirmation.
Tourism programs and experiences
Tourism.
Explore entrepreneurship through tourism study, destination experiences and the Tourism Innovation Lab. Plan this route with Tourism advising.
4 listings · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Credential
BTM · Entrepreneurship Major
Kamloops · Four-year degree
Listed on TRUStudy how tourism ventures are created, developed and managed.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for BTM · Entrepreneurship Major
- Your entrance point
- Admission to the BTM: Grade 12 or mature status, English 12 at 73% or equivalent, and the listed mathematics requirement. Individual courses have prerequisites.
- What you leave with
- Bachelor of Tourism Management with an Entrepreneurship Major after all degree requirements, including work experience.
- Where next
- Apply tourism enterprise skills in a venture or career; explore the Innovation Lab through eligible coursework.
Credential
BTM · Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concentration
Kamloops · Within the general BTM
Listed on TRUChoose an innovation and entrepreneurship focus within the general tourism degree.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for BTM · Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concentration
- Your entrance point
- Enter the BTM general program and plan the concentration with Tourism advising. Course prerequisites apply.
- What you leave with
- BTM general-program degree with the approved concentration requirements completed. The published capstone options include enterprise consulting or a graduating seminar.
- Where next
- Use your project experience in tourism work or a venture; ask about eligible Innovation Lab opportunities.
Credential
BTM · Entrepreneurship Minor
Kamloops · 12-credit minor
Listed on TRUExplore opportunity development and entrepreneurship through a tourism lens.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for BTM · Entrepreneurship Minor
- Your entrance point
- Admission to a TRU bachelor's degree; courses have additional prerequisites, including third-year standing for core courses.
- What you leave with
- Minor requirements: 12 credits, with at least C− in each course. Confirm how it fits your degree.
- Where next
- TMGT 4010 is also the classroom entry described by the Tourism Innovation Lab.
Experiential learning
Tourism Innovation Lab
Course + selective summer opportunity
Confirm current cohortDevelop and pitch a tourism business concept with coaching and industry input.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Tourism Innovation Lab
- Your entrance point
- The published classroom route is TMGT 4010, Experience Creation and Product Development. Course prerequisites apply.
- What you leave with
- Classroom idea development and a pitch. Selected students can enter the summer Tourism Venture Acceleration Program.
- Where next
- The published summer model includes paid venture exploration, market validation and mentorship. Selection and current funding must be confirmed.
Former offering · currently in abeyance
Paused offering
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma · Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Historical / paused
In abeyanceThe department's program page explicitly marks this diploma as in abeyance.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Post-Baccalaureate Diploma · Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Your entrance point
- Do not treat the older catalogue's application link as evidence of an available intake.
- What you leave with
- No current entry route verified. The department directs prospective students to Tourism Destination Development.
- Where next
- Contact Tourism advising about currently available alternatives.
For flexible study, see the Tourism Management degree through Open Learning. Confirm declaration requirements and the next Innovation Lab cohort with the program. The former post-baccalaureate is shown separately above with its paused status.
Faculty of Arts
Arts &
creative enterprise.
Communication, storytelling, creative production and partner projects can help you develop work for an audience or client. These are related skills and experiences; each listing explains its connection.
4 listings · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Related credential
Communication & Digital Journalism
Campus · Bachelor’s degree
Listed on TRUPublic Relations, Media Studies and Digital Journalism develop communication and content-production skills that can support creative services and independent work.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Communication & Digital Journalism
- Your entrance point
- Apply to the Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism. Check the current admission rules and plan your major with Communication advising.
- What you leave with
- A bachelor’s degree after meeting all degree requirements. Public Relations and Media Studies include a portfolio capstone, CMNS 4280, entered after 90 degree credits.
- Where next
- Explore community projects below. For a freelance or creative-business idea, a Generator conversation is a suggested additional step.
Applied project experience
Communication & journalism community projects
Campus · Partner projects and practica
Listed on TRUDevelop media, writing or communication work with a community organization or business. This provides practical experience relevant to offering creative services.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Communication & journalism community projects
- Your entrance point
- Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism students can plan designated third- and fourth-year experiential or practicum courses with the coordinator and a community partner.
- What you leave with
- An approved project or work experience, with outcomes shaped by the course and partner. Examples include promotional work, photography and web or media materials.
- Where next
- Ask about permission to include work in a portfolio; discuss any independent service idea with the Generator.
Creative practice pathway
Applied Creative Arts & theatre production
Campus · Major, minor and course options
Listed on TRUExplore creative writing, performance, directing and technical production. Making work for audiences can be a starting point for a creative-enterprise idea.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Applied Creative Arts & theatre production
- Your entrance point
- Plan Applied Creative Arts major, Theatre Arts minor or individual-course access with Arts advising. Course prerequisites and production roles vary.
- What you leave with
- Creative and production experience; participating theatre and creative-writing students can earn credit through departmental productions. A degree or minor requires its full approved course plan.
- Where next
- Develop your portfolio or discuss a creative venture with the Generator. That connection is a suggestion, not a published credit pathway.
Related credential
Technical Theatre Certificate
Campus · One year · 12 credits
Application coming soonLearn technical equipment and theatre-production skills with practical experience. Relevant to students exploring production services or creative work.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Technical Theatre Certificate
- Your entrance point
- Published minimums: Grade 12 or mature status, plus English Studies 12 / English First Peoples 12 at 73% or equivalent. The page says applications are coming soon; ask about the first available intake.
- What you leave with
- A 12-credit certificate after completing THTR 2120, 2220, 2500 and 3500 and the program requirements.
- Where next
- Ask Arts advising about further study. Add venture-planning support separately if you want to develop a production-service business.
Visual Arts: the department page says the program is not currently accepting applications. Ask Arts advising about available courses. For flexible supporting study, see proposal writing and media and public relations through Open Learning.
Build, test and discover
Science, computing
& prototypes.
Entrepreneurial ideas can begin in a lab, a capstone or a team challenge. Explore nine routes and resources for developing practical solutions.
These include Faculty of Science opportunities and shared resources available across TRU. Some lead to course credit or degrees; others provide research experience, tools or mentoring.
Eligible capstone, research project or challenge.
Use it in your portfolio or explore further development.
Talk with your supervisor, Research & Graduate Studies or the Generator.
How to read this route: this is a suggested way to connect the opportunities below. TRU has not published a formal progression between them. Each course, award and event has its own entry rules; further development should be discussed with the project supervisor or partner.
9 science, computing and prototyping opportunities and resources
Capstone course
Computing Science Project · COMP 4910
Campus · 3 credits
Listed on TRUDesign and implement a supervised project for an external client in the final year of a Computing Science degree.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Computing Science Project · COMP 4910
- Your entrance point
- BCS or Computing Science major students in their final year, with COMP 3520 or 3521 at C or better and instructor permission.
- What you leave with
- An assessed computing project and course credit toward your degree.
- Where next
- Ask your supervisor whether further development is appropriate. A Generator conversation is a suggested option for exploring venture potential.
Capstone experience
Engineering Capstone Design Projects
Senior engineering · Team projects
Listed on TRUWork on a real design problem with industry, community or research partners. Projects can include sensors, automation and intelligent systems.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Engineering Capstone Design Projects
- Your entrance point
- Senior engineering students; confirm the relevant course, prerequisites and project allocation with the department.
- What you leave with
- Design proposals, feasibility work, prototypes, testing and presentation experience, as required by the project.
- Where next
- Discuss further development with your supervisor and partner. Venture mentoring may be useful where a project has commercial potential.
Prototype competition
Acres Industry Innovation Competition
Undergraduate stream · Industry challenge
2024 round documented · Next round unconfirmedComputing Science students won the 2024 undergraduate competition with a worksite-management prototype developed with industry and faculty mentorship.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Acres Industry Innovation Competition
- Your entrance point
- Ask Engineering about the next undergraduate round, team eligibility and application dates. The separate high-school stream has different eligibility.
- What you leave with
- The documented round included a working prototype, report and presentation addressing an industry problem.
- Where next
- Use feedback to decide whether to develop the idea further; ask a supervisor or Generator mentor about suitable support.
Hackathon
NASA International Space Apps Challenge
TRU · November 14–15, 2026
2026 event listed · Check registrationJoin a team to tackle real challenges using NASA open data and science. Coding, design, storytelling and other backgrounds are welcome.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for NASA International Space Apps Challenge
- Your entrance point
- TRU lists participation across backgrounds. Follow the official event page for registration and the Kamloops location.
- What you leave with
- A team challenge solution and presentation, with experience collaborating across disciplines.
- Where next
- Continue developing a promising idea with teammates and explore relevant research or venture support. A hackathon result does not guarantee funding.
Computing Science research
Mobile Application Development Research
Faculty-led projects · Ask about availability
Research group listed · Student intake unconfirmedExplore application research in areas such as health care, home automation, education and security.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Mobile Application Development Research
- Your entrance point
- Contact research coordinator Dr. Haytham El Miligi about current projects, preparation and possible student participation.
- What you leave with
- Research and application-development experience depends on the role agreed with a supervisor. Credit and funding are not specified on the group page.
- Where next
- Discuss further research, a project course or the potential application of the work with the coordinator.
Cross-faculty credential
Computing Science + Business Double Degree
BCS + BBA · Joint study plan
Listed on TRUCombine computing expertise with business and management study. TRU explicitly identifies software startup leadership as a possible career direction.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Computing Science + Business Double Degree
- Your entrance point
- Apply to both programs and plan with Computing Science and Gaglardi advising before the first semester; both sets of admission requirements apply.
- What you leave with
- Bachelor of Computing Science and Bachelor of Business Administration after completing both programs. TRU describes a possible five-year plan with careful scheduling.
- Where next
- Ask advising how entrepreneurship courses or a major fit your individual plan; explore project and venture experiences alongside your studies.
Shared prototyping resource
TRU Library Makerspace
All programs · Hands-on making
Listed by TRU LibraryUse shared tools and support for making and experimenting, including 3D printing, scanning and computer prototyping.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for TRU Library Makerspace
- Your entrance point
- Current TRU students, faculty and staff from any program. No prior experience or class assignment is required; check access and equipment guidance.
- What you leave with
- Practical making skills and a model or prototype suited to your project. This is a shared facility rather than a credential.
- Where next
- Bring a model into a course, research project or venture conversation. Ask Makerspace staff which tools suit your idea.
Competitive research funding
Undergraduate Research Experience Award Program
UREAP · Faculty-supervised research
Annual winter intake · February 28 deadline listedSeek support for an original undergraduate research project. A documented Computing Science project used UREAP support to develop a wildfire-detection prototype.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Undergraduate Research Experience Award Program
- Your entrance point
- Start with faculty mentors. Published criteria include full-time undergraduate status, 60 credits and a 3.2 GPA; lower-GPA applications require an explanation. Further eligibility rules apply.
- What you leave with
- Supervised research experience and project outcomes, which may include a prototype where appropriate.
- Where next
- Discuss further research and potential applications with your supervisor. This award funds research; venture development requires a separate plan.
Research & Graduate Studies support
Research Commercialization Guidance
Research partnerships · Faculty-facing service
Listed on TRU · Start with your supervisorTRU Research & Graduate Studies supports research partnerships, intellectual property management and commercialization.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Research Commercialization Guidance
- Your entrance point
- For a student research project, begin with your faculty supervisor and ask about the relevant Research & Graduate Studies service.
- What you leave with
- Guidance on research partnerships and possible routes for applying research results; no student credential or venture funding is promised.
- Where next
- Discuss suitable partners and project agreements with the research team, and explore Generator mentoring where appropriate.
Course and research listings do not necessarily offer an open student intake. Confirm project availability with the department or supervisor. Competition dates and registration are shown separately from historical examples.
Animal care and practice operations
Animal health &
veterinary technology.
Looking for Animal Health Technology? TRU’s current program title is Veterinary Technology. Both campus and Open Learning routes include practice-management learning.
2 listings · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Professional skills + practice management
Veterinary Technology · Campus Diploma
Kamloops · Two years
Listed on TRUAnimal health training includes veterinary office management, client communication and clinic operations through courses and practicums.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Veterinary Technology · Campus Diploma
- Your entrance point
- Competitive admission to Veterinary Technology. VTEC 1100 Veterinary Office Management is part of the diploma and requires program admission.
- What you leave with
- Veterinary Technology diploma after all requirements, with animal-care, communication and practice-operation skills.
- Where next
- Add business or venture-planning study if you want to explore an animal-related enterprise; discuss professional practice requirements with the program.
Professional skills + business career route
Veterinary Technology · Open Learning Diploma
Online cohort + clinic employment + on-site lab · Three years
Listed on TRUTRU explicitly lists business ownership and management among career options. VTEC 1101 includes practice management and finances.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Veterinary Technology · Open Learning Diploma
- Your entrance point
- Competitive entry for Canadian citizens or permanent residents employed at an approved clinic, with a clinical mentor and required academic preparation. Paid clinic work must continue during the program.
- What you leave with
- Veterinary Technology diploma after the academic, clinical and mandatory on-site lab requirements. Professional registration is a separate step.
- Where next
- Explore business skills or New Venture Creation alongside an advisor-approved plan for your professional goals.
For a business idea, a suggested next step is New Venture Creation or a Generator conversation. These are separate opportunities; confirm course access and fit with an advisor.
Improve care, services and systems
Nursing &
health innovation.
Nursing contributes through leadership, applied inquiry and digital-health research. These options can help you explore a better way to deliver care.
3 listings · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Innovation within professional practice
BSN · Leadership in Nursing
NURS 4300 · Year 4 · 3 credits
Listed on TRUStudy how nurses lead organizational change and improve health services. This develops skills for innovation within health care.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for BSN · Leadership in Nursing
- Your entrance point
- BSN students who meet NURS 3380 and the concurrent NURS 4740, HLSC 4650 and NURS 4380 requirements.
- What you leave with
- Leadership course credit within the BSN; the final NURS 4210 practice experience follows the required fourth-year courses.
- Where next
- Discuss an improvement idea with your instructor or practice partner. Research or business study can be a separate next step.
Advanced practice + innovation
Master of Nursing · Capstone or Thesis
30-credit graduate program
September 2027 start · January 31, 2027 deadline listedCombine leadership, research and health-system change with a supervised capstone or thesis focused on an advanced nursing question.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Master of Nursing · Capstone or Thesis
- Your entrance point
- Normally a nursing bachelor’s degree or equivalent, active practising nurse registration and the required grades, statistics and English preparation. See the full admission criteria.
- What you leave with
- Master of Nursing after program requirements, including a major paper/project or thesis.
- Where next
- Apply the work to nursing practice, education, service improvement or further research; discuss any venture potential with your supervisor.
Research connection
Nursing Research · Digital Health
Faculty research · Ask about student participation
Research listed · Student intake unconfirmedDr. Anila Virani’s research includes digital health, mobile health and technology in nursing education—areas that may connect with computing and design.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Nursing Research · Digital Health
- Your entrance point
- Contact the faculty member to ask about relevant projects, supervision and required preparation. An open student position is not advertised.
- What you leave with
- Potential research experience depends on an agreed role; credit and funding require confirmation.
- Where next
- Explore a research question or collaboration with an appropriate supervisor. A cross-disciplinary project is a suggested possibility.
The published opportunities support professional practice and research. Venture development is a possible further discussion with your supervisor. Degree holders seeking business study can explore the Open Learning Commerce diploma.
Faculty of Law
Law &
legal innovation.
Explore venture-related legal knowledge, legal technology and the business of professional practice. These routes sit within legal education and have their own entry rules.
3 listings · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Legal study pathway
JD · business, corporate & intellectual property law
Campus · JD electives and experiences
2026–27 courses listedStudy how organizations are formed and governed, how transactions work, and how intellectual property is protected. Useful preparation for legal work with innovators and ventures.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for JD · business, corporate & intellectual property law
- Your entrance point
- Enter through the JD and plan upper-year electives with Law. TRU describes areas of interest rather than formal JD specializations. Course and experiential-selection rules apply.
- What you leave with
- Credit toward the JD and subject knowledge. Business Associations appears in the 2026–27 timetables; Intellectual Property and Corporate Governance appear for Winter 2027.
- Where next
- Explore Law’s corporate/securities moot, negotiation experience or relevant student clubs; confirm selection and scheduling.
Legal technology course
Designing Legal Expert Systems · LAWF 3120
Campus · 3-credit catalogue course
Next offering unconfirmedBuild legal apps using Neota Logic and explore how technology can improve access to justice. This is a documented prototype-building connection within Law.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Designing Legal Expert Systems · LAWF 3120
- Your entrance point
- Ask Law about eligibility and the next offering. The course is in the 2025–26 academic calendar and faculty profile, but was not found in the published Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 timetables.
- What you leave with
- When offered and completed: course credit and hands-on experience designing a legal app. No launched venture or funding is promised.
- Where next
- Discuss further development with the instructor; a Generator conversation is a suggested additional option.
Professional practice course
The Business of Practicing Law · LAWF 3170
Campus · 3-credit catalogue course
Next offering unconfirmedExplore business models, systems and skills used in legal practice, including innovative ways to deliver legal services.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for The Business of Practicing Law · LAWF 3170
- Your entrance point
- The 2024–25 course book lists this as an elective for second- or third-year JD students. It remains in the 2025–26 calendar, but was not found in the Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 timetables. Confirm the next offering with Law.
- What you leave with
- When offered and completed: course credit and preparation to evaluate and manage legal-practice models.
- Where next
- Use the learning in professional practice planning, subject to your program and professional requirements.
Business, corporate and intellectual-property subjects appear in the current timetables. The two specialist courses below are documented in TRU sources, but no offering was found in the published Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 timetables. Check Law’s current course information before planning around them.
Technical expertise meets business learning
Trades, technology
& horticulture.
Start with a trade, build management skills or plan a route into running an enterprise. The right entry point depends on your existing qualifications.
Recognized one-year qualification.
Business learning for horticulture careers.
Red Seal, recognized technology diploma or equivalent; Grade 12 also required.
Complete remaining degree requirements.
3 listings · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Technical entry routes
Trades Foundations & Apprenticeships
Carpentry, electrical, welding, cooking and more
Listed on TRUBuild the technical expertise that can underpin a future trade or service business. Business learning can be added at a suitable stage.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Trades Foundations & Apprenticeships
- Your entrance point
- Foundation programs serve students with little or no trade training. Apprenticeship training is for registered apprentices working in industry; program-specific entry rules apply.
- What you leave with
- Foundation training or apprenticeship technical levels, depending on the program. Full trade certification also requires workplace training and examinations.
- Where next
- Explore the Open Learning Business Skills Certificate. Once suitably qualified, consider the Trades and Technology Leadership degree.
Explicit entrepreneurship career route
Horticulture Management Diploma
After a horticulture certificate · Full- or part-time
Listed on TRUCombine plant science with business management for landscape design, installation and maintenance. TRU explicitly identifies independent entrepreneurship as a career direction.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Horticulture Management Diploma
- Your entrance point
- Graduates of a recognized one-year horticulture certificate program; confirm course selection and admission with the coordinator.
- What you leave with
- Horticulture Management Diploma after the required business courses and electives.
- Where next
- Apply the learning in a horticulture enterprise, established business or parks department. Explore Generator mentoring for your own idea.
Trade-to-degree pathway
Bachelor of Technology · Trades and Technology Leadership
Open Learning · Online leadership and management study
Listed on TRUBuild on a trade or technology qualification with communication, management, leadership and strategic-thinking study.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Bachelor of Technology · Trades and Technology Leadership
- Your entrance point
- Grade 12 or equivalent plus a Red Seal trade qualification, recognized technology diploma or equivalent. Eligible qualifications may receive up to 60 credits, assessed individually.
- What you leave with
- Bachelor of Technology after 120 total credits and all degree, grade and TRU residency requirements.
- Where next
- Apply leadership skills in your trade or business. Ask advising how venture-planning courses might complement your plan.
For shorter business study, explore the Business Skills Certificate or Entrepreneurial Skills. These are suggested complements to trades training. Admissions and credit assessment remain separate.
Flexible routes across disciplines
Open Learning.
Build your business knowledge.
Choose an individual course, a shorter credential or study that builds on a diploma or degree. Online delivery may be self-paced or scheduled by cohort.
Check individual course requirements.
15-credit credential.
30-credit credential; approved requirements apply.
13 listings · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Credential
Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills 1
Online · 15 credits
Listed on TRUBuild a foundation in business, accounting, management and marketing.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills 1
- Your entrance point
- Open admission. Check individual course prerequisites before registering.
- What you leave with
- Certificate after 15 required credits, minimum GPA 2.00 and at least six TRU credits.
- Where next
- Continue to Entrepreneurial Skills 2, whose requirements include Skills 1 plus 15 additional credits.
Credential
Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills 2
Online · 15 additional credits
Listed on TRUExtend your business foundation with further accounting, motivation and decision analysis.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills 2
- Your entrance point
- Open admission; TRU specifies strong quantitative preparation, such as Pre-calculus 11 or equivalent.
- What you leave with
- Skills 1 completion plus 15 additional credits; minimum GPA 2.00 and at least six TRU credits.
- Where next
- Ask Open Learning advising how completed credits fit further study. The linked pathway chart warns that the BCom is not accepting applications.
Direct entrepreneurship course
New Venture Creation · ENTR 4751
Online, self-paced · 3 credits
Listed on TRUDevelop a comprehensive business plan while exploring opportunities, feasibility, marketing, finance and the process of starting a venture.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for New Venture Creation · ENTR 4751
- Your entrance point
- Check current course registration and recommended preparation with Open Learning. Confirm credit applicability before taking it toward a credential.
- What you leave with
- Course credit and a business plan after successful completion.
- Where next
- Use the plan in a Generator conversation or apply the credit within an approved program. The course is listed in the Advanced Diploma in Management and OL tourism degree.
Business foundation
Business Skills Certificate
Online · 15 credits
Listed on TRUBuild writing, technology and business skills, with an optional supervisory focus. Useful preparation for managing a small enterprise or team.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Business Skills Certificate
- Your entrance point
- Open admission; individual course requirements still apply.
- What you leave with
- Certificate after 15 credits, a minimum 2.00 GPA and at least six TRU credits.
- Where next
- TRU publishes a route into the Certificate in Management Studies. Certified tradespeople can also investigate the separate Blue Seal application route linked by TRU.
Business and management foundation
Certificate in Management Studies
Online · 30 credits
Listed on TRUCombine broad management knowledge with further study in business. TRU describes building on its Business Skills Certificate or completing the full coursework route.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Certificate in Management Studies
- Your entrance point
- Open admission, with strong quantitative preparation such as Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11 or equivalent.
- What you leave with
- Certificate after 30 credits, a minimum 2.00 GPA and at least six TRU credits.
- Where next
- Ask an Open Learning advisor how your courses would apply to the Diploma in Management Studies or another credential.
Business and management foundation
Diploma in Management Studies
Online · 60 credits
Listed on TRUDevelop business knowledge with options in accounting, human resources or marketing—skills that can support running an enterprise.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Diploma in Management Studies
- Your entrance point
- Open admission, with strong quantitative preparation. An advisor can assess prior certificates and course credit.
- What you leave with
- Diploma after 60 credits, a minimum 2.00 GPA and at least nine TRU credits.
- Where next
- Use your business skills at work or in a venture. Ask advising about currently available degree pathways; the linked BCom is not accepting applications.
Includes venture creation coursework
Advanced Diploma in Management
Open Learning · 45 credits
Listed on TRUA business credential that includes New Venture Creation, E-Commerce, finance, leadership and project management.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Advanced Diploma in Management
- Your entrance point
- At least 60 post-secondary credits and two years of relevant work or volunteer experience. PLAR assessment may be requested with fewer formal credits. Accounting and marketing prerequisites/corequisites apply.
- What you leave with
- Advanced diploma after 45 credits, a minimum 2.00 GPA and at least nine TRU credits.
- Where next
- Apply your business plan and management learning to a venture or a more senior workplace role.
Applied business course
E-Commerce · MKTG 4451
Online, self-paced · 3 credits
Listed on TRUExplore online business models, marketing, payments and the planning involved in an e-commerce business.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for E-Commerce · MKTG 4451
- Your entrance point
- Check current course requirements and registration availability with Open Learning; introductory marketing is recommended in the published calendar.
- What you leave with
- Course credit and knowledge for planning online business activity.
- Where next
- Apply the learning to an online venture or use the course in an advisor-approved business credential.
Degree with entrepreneurship coursework
Bachelor of Tourism Management · Open Learning
Distance study · 120 total credits
Listed on TRUBuild on previous tourism or hospitality study with upper-level business learning, including entrepreneurship and financial management.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Bachelor of Tourism Management · Open Learning
- Your entrance point
- A recognized two-year tourism/hospitality diploma with GPA 2.67 for maximum block transfer, or at least 60 directly applicable credits. Confirm your assessment with advising.
- What you leave with
- Bachelor of Tourism Management after the full degree and residency requirements.
- Where next
- Apply the learning to a tourism enterprise or career. ENTR 4751 is listed for the upper-level entrepreneurship requirement.
Business study after another degree
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Commerce
Open Learning · 30 credits
Listed on TRUAdd business knowledge after a degree in a field such as nursing, science or the arts. Concentration options include general management, leadership and marketing.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Commerce
- Your entrance point
- A recognized bachelor’s degree in a field other than business. An advisor must approve substitutions for equivalent prior courses.
- What you leave with
- Diploma after 30 credits and the concentration, grade, upper-level and TRU residency requirements.
- Where next
- Use the business learning alongside your original professional skills; explore venture mentoring if you have an idea.
Graduate entrepreneurship course
Innovation and Entrepreneurship · BUSN 6311
Online, paced · MBA course
Listed on TRUExplore opportunity development, business models, design thinking, prototyping, entrepreneurial finance and launching a venture.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Innovation and Entrepreneurship · BUSN 6311
- Your entrance point
- Contact Gaglardi’s MBA team about graduate-level eligibility, prerequisites and registration. The registration page directs students to the MBA office.
- What you leave with
- Graduate course learning in innovation and entrepreneurship; degree credit depends on your approved program.
- Where next
- Develop the idea further through your graduate studies, professional work or appropriate venture support.
Supporting course
Professional & Academic Proposal Writing · CMNS 3251
Online · Self-paced · 3 credits
Listed on TRUDevelop a grant proposal, including the project purpose, funding case, budget and post-funding plan. Useful across community, arts, research and nonprofit projects.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Professional & Academic Proposal Writing · CMNS 3251
- Your entrance point
- The OL registration listing recommends 30 completed credits. Confirm current registration requirements; credit cannot be earned for both CMNS 3250 and 3251.
- What you leave with
- Three credits on successful completion and practice preparing a complete proposal. A course assignment does not guarantee grant funding.
- Where next
- Apply the learning to an eligible project or discuss how this course fits your study plan with advising.
Supporting course
Media & Public Relations · CMNS 3551
Online · Self-paced · 3 credits
Listed on TRUCreate public-relations strategies and media content for business or nonprofit settings. Useful for explaining a new service, building relationships and managing reputation.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Media & Public Relations · CMNS 3551
- Your entrance point
- The OL registration page lists completion of 45 credits in any discipline as a prerequisite. The Arts minor page calls it recommended; confirm the rule with Open Learning before enrolling. No double credit with CMNS 3550.
- What you leave with
- Three credits on successful completion and practice in public-relations strategy and content development.
- Where next
- Use the skills in your venture or community project; ask advising about credit toward a credential.
Also see the Veterinary Technology OL diploma and Trades and Technology Leadership degree. Courses listed in a credential are part of that program’s requirements; taking one course does not automatically earn admission or a credential. The Bachelor of Commerce remains closed to new applications.
Faculty of Education and Social Work · University and Employment Preparation
Education &
Skills Training.
ESTR’s Market offers practical learning through a student social enterprise. Participation follows the Education and Skills Training program’s own admission process.
1 listing · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Social enterprise experience
ESTR’s Market · student social enterprise
Campus · Education and Skills Training
Listed on TRUStudents with diverse abilities gain practical experience in an on-campus market selling food and artisan products. Its home is Education and Skills Training in University and Employment Preparation, within the Faculty of Education and Social Work.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for ESTR’s Market · student social enterprise
- Your entrance point
- Participation is through ESTR. Admission involves an application, supporting documents and an interview assessing readiness. The May 31, 2026 deadline has passed; ask about remaining space or the next intake.
- What you leave with
- Experience operating a social enterprise, including product development, marketing and community relationships. Market participation is not a separate credential.
- Where next
- Contact ESTR about the appropriate certificate and work-learning route, or ask about becoming a vendor.
ESTR’s Market belongs to Education and Skills Training. It is not part of the Bachelor of Social Work curriculum.
Mentoring and social innovation
Venture support.
Explore an idea with a mentor or investigate a social challenge. Each opportunity has its own eligibility, timing and selection process.
3 listings · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Venture support
TRU Generator
Mentorship · Kamloops
Listed on TRUFind a coach, meet other entrepreneurs and explore an idea at any stage.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for TRU Generator
- Your entrance point
- TRU students, alumni, faculty and staff; events welcome everyone. You can participate before you have a business.
- What you leave with
- Mentorship, entrepreneurial skills and connections; no academic credential is advertised.
- Where next
- Some ventures continue independently or move into Kamloops Innovation programs. Discuss suitability with a mentor.
Venture support
Generator Venture Acceleration Program
One-to-one coaching
Confirm current intakeWork with Generator staff to move an existing business idea forward.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Generator Venture Acceleration Program
- Your entrance point
- Already working on a business idea; contact Generator staff about participation.
- What you leave with
- Coaching and progress against venture goals; no formal credential or guaranteed funding is stated.
- Where next
- Agree on your next venture milestone with Generator staff.
Competition
Map the System at TRU
Systems thinking · Any discipline
2026 registration closedInvestigate a social or environmental challenge and understand the system around it.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Map the System at TRU
- Your entrance point
- TRU students from any discipline; no particular course required. The 2026 registration deadline was January 31.
- What you leave with
- A systems research project and local competition experience. Advancement depends on the competition's selection rules.
- Where next
- Check the TRU competition site for the next round, events and coaching opportunities.
Students from the areas in this guide can ask about suitable support. Also explore Business Bootstrap for venture work or applied research with academic credit when funding is available. A conversation or competition does not guarantee funding or admission.
A conversation is a starting point
Let’s find your way in.
You can ask about an idea, a course plan or which option fits your goals.
Plan your business studies
Connect with Gaglardi advising about business degree and diploma pathways.
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Social Work and Human Service
Social Work.
Develop skills for leading organizations, designing educational initiatives and working with communities. These can inform a nonprofit or social-enterprise idea.
1 listing · Open each for entry, outcomes and next steps
Related courses
Social Work · leadership & community change
Campus · Three separate 3-credit electives
Listed on TRUSOCW 4500 covers organizational leadership, program development and budgeting. SOCW 4520 develops educational initiatives; SOCW 4550 explores community change. These skills can inform nonprofit or social-enterprise ideas.
Entry, outcomes & next steps for Social Work · leadership & community change
A suggested next step is to discuss an idea with your instructor, then explore Map the System or Generator guidance. These are separate opportunities, not a published academic ladder. For a related initiative elsewhere in the faculty, visit Education and Skills Training.
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