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Innocent HeartsSecondary School · Est. 2012
BEM1OGrade 9Open1 credit

Building Entrepreneurial Mindset

Business Studies · Grade 9 · Open

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Course description

In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment. Students will begin to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset, and learn why it’s important to take initiative, adapt to change, find creative solutions, and understand the financial considerations of entrepreneurship. This hands-on course will use business software and applications to help students plan and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and learn how to present them to a target audience. Throughout the course, students will enhance their communications skills as well as develop and refine their project management skills, including goal setting, time management, and networking.

Prerequisite

None — this course is open to all eligible students.

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About BEM1O

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Is BEM1O from Innocent Hearts accepted by universities and colleges?

Yes. Innocent Hearts is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education (BSID 886638), so BEM1O earns a full Ontario credit that appears on your Ontario Student Transcript and is accepted by universities and colleges.

How long does it take to complete BEM1O?

BEM1O includes 110 hours of instruction. In our four-term system you take it alongside one other course and finish in about ten weeks; summer and fast-track online options can be quicker.

Can I take BEM1O online or at night?

Yes. BEM1O can be taken full-time during the day, part-time on evenings and weekends, or through our online hybrid model with live classes. Summer availability varies by session — contact us to confirm dates.

What do I need to enrol in BEM1O?

BEM1O has no prerequisite. You'll just need proof of status in Canada and your OEN if you have one.

Admissions open year-round

Ready to earn your BEM1O credit?

Term 2 begins November 16, 2026. Seats are limited by design — our classes stay small so every student is known.

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