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Carolina Ponce de Leon

Continuing Studies Instructor

Availability:

Education:

BDes, Industrial Design
MBA
MIB

Bio

An industrial designer with an MBA and MIB, she brings over 18 years of experience in design, business and education. Her industry work includes high-end projects with Herman Miller and Knoll, and international market expansion for Bocci and Studio Italia Design, managing clients such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and HSBC. A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, she has served as an expert panelist for StartUp Canada and consults with startups and growing businesses to foster innovation and sustainable growth.

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24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Professional Practices CSPD 106 CS26/SP

Description

What financial practices do creative practitioners need to know? This workshop is an entry point for a practical understanding of the differences between personal finances and business needs. It will focus on developing projects, identifying potential markets, and managing business expenses, including invoicing and basic contracts. Students will learn how to price their projects, factoring in economic elements such as mandatory deductions (e.g., Employment Insurance (EI), Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), Sales Tax, Income Tax, etc.), materials, Extended Medical Coverage, and more.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.