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Certificate Programs

Certificate Programs in the School of Continuing Studies

Certificate in Accounting and Finance

Certificate in Accounting and Finance

The Certificate in Accounting and Finance program is an undergraduate-level certificate program that is intended to provide students with professional competencies and skills in applied accounting and finance that will enhance their career prospects in related fields.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Accounting and Finance (30 credits).

Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity

Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity

This online program focuses on the foundational skills and competencies necessary for cybersecurity personnel. The program includes both theoretical and practical experiences in IT networking and secure network infrastructures designed to anticipate and project against cyber threats, fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Applied Cybersecurity (30 credits).

Certificate in Applied Finance

Certificate in Applied Finance

This certificate provides students with a solid knowledge base in finance and prepares them for a variety of careers in finance.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Applied Finance (30 credits).

Certificate in Applied Marketing

Certificate in Applied Marketing

This certificate is designed to equip students with a solid grounding in marketing terminology and current practices so they will be prepared for entry-level jobs in a range of areas within the marketing field. Focus is on hands-on projects, career networking, and the effects of rapidly ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ consumer habits and digital communications technology.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Applied Marketing (30 credits).

Certificate in Computers and Information Technology

Certificate in Computers and Information Technology

This certificate provides a solid foundation in the concepts and techniques required for effective planning, design and development of software applications and systems, Internet technologies, applied computer knowledge and networking.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Computers and Information Technology (30 credits).

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

This certificate in Entrepreneurship provides an understanding of what is required to launch and maintain a sustainable venture.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Entrepreneurship (30 credits).

Certificate in Health and Social Services Management

Certificate in Health and Social Services Management

The Certificate in Health and Social Services Management focuses on the development of skills in the day-to-day management of the provision of health services in terms of both efficiency and human criteria.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Health and Social Services Management (30 credits).

Certificate in Human Resources Management

Certificate in Human Resources Management

This certificate provides an introduction to the disciplines and basic practices of human resources management (HRM).

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Human Resources Management (30 credits).

Certificate in Indigenous Business Management

Certificate in Indigenous Business Management

This certificate introduces the knowledge and competencies essential to starting, promoting, and managing a socially relevant business or organization. It focuses on numerical and financial literacy, as well as fundamental communication and management skills.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Indigenous Business Management (30 credits).

Certificate in Management

Certificate in Management

This certificate prepares students for positions in general management and sets the stage for further management education.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Management (30 credits).

Certificate in Public Administration and Governance

Certificate in Public Administration and Governance

This new certificate focuses on public service management and introduces students to the current issues and policies that affect the day-to-day operations of public organizations.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Public Administration and Governance (30 credits).

Certificate in Public Relations and Communications Management

Certificate in Public Relations and Communications Management

This certificate is designed to meet the growing demand for professional expertise in this field. It is both professionally based and student oriented.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Public Relations and Communication Management (30 credits).

Certificate in Software Development

Certificate in Software Development

This certificate provides a solid foundation in software application development.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Software Development (30 credits).

Certificate in STEM Foundations (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

Certificate in STEM Foundations (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

The certificate is an undergraduate program that focuses on specific STEM topics (i.e., mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics) at the Grade 12 level.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) STEM Foundations (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) (30 credits).

Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

This certificate provides a solid foundation in the concepts and techniques required for a career in the manufacturing supply chain industry. The program will provide students with a strong background in manufacturing supply chain environments and will lead them towards a Certified Production Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation offered by the Association for Operations Management (APICS), provided that the students pass the APICS examination requirements for the corresponding designation; or the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from Supply Chain Canada. The program will also provide students with a strong background in companies’ supply chain, distribution and logistics functions and will lead them towards a Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) designation provided that CITT’s other requirements are satisfied.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Supply Chain Management and Logistics (30 credits).

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2022-2023 (last updated Jul. 5, 2022) (disclaimer)

Certificate (Cert.) Accounting and Finance (30 credits)

The Certificate in Accounting and Finance program is an undergraduate-level certificate program which is intended to provide students with professional competencies and skills in applied accounting and finance that will enhance their career prospects in related fields.

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Accounting and Finance (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Applied Cybersecurity (30 credits)

This online program focuses on the foundational skills and competencies necessary for cybersecurity personnel. The program includes both theoretical and practical experiences in IT networking and secure network infrastructures designed to anticipate and project against cyber threats, fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities. ...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Applied Cybersecurity (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Applied Finance (30 credits)

** Admissions no longer accepted. ** ...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Applied Finance (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Applied Marketing (30 credits)

The Certificate in Applied Marketing is intended for students who wish to acquire basic knowledge of the marketing field that will allow them to aspire to entry-level positions in business, industry, and not-for-profit organizations. It will introduce students to theories and concepts of marketing, and provide an opportunity to apply these in practical situations.

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Applied Marketing (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Computers and Information Technology (30 credits)

The Certificate in Computers and Information Technology focuses on the development of higher-level computer qualifications. It provides a solid foundation in the concepts and techniques required for the effective planning, design, and development of software applications and systems, Internet technologies, applied computer knowledge, and networking. The program is designed to develop the skills necessary to assume positions in the fields of information technology, technical support, systems administrator, computer support consulting, and help-desk analysis.

Required Courses

CCCS 280 (3) Introduction to Computer Information Systems
CCCS 300 (3) Programming Techniques 1
CCCS 310 (3) Web Development
CCCS 315 (3) Data Structures and Algorithms
CCCS 321 (3) Operating Systems Administration
CCCS 325 (3) Mobile Application Development
CCCS 330 (3) Database Design and Business Applications Development
CCCS 425 (3) Web Services
CCCS 431 (3) Networking Fundamentals
CMIS 422 (3) Information System Security
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2022-2023 (last updated Jul. 5, 2022) (disclaimer)

Certificate (Cert.) Entrepreneurship (30 credits)

This program is designed primarily for non-business students who are interested in starting a business of their own. It provides a thorough understanding of what is required to start and maintain a sustainable venture. Students will acquire the tools necessary to identify opportunity, assess entrepreneurial potential, produce a business plan, organize, promote and...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Entrepreneurship (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Health and Social Services Management (30 credits)

The Certificate in Health and Social Services Management will provide learners with an integrated base of management knowledge in the field of health and social services. It will focus on the development of skills in the day-to-day management of the provision of services in terms of both efficiency and human criteria.

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Health and Social Services Management (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Human Resources Management (30 credits)

The Certificate in Human Resources Management provides an introduction to the disciplines and basic practices of human resources management. In addition, the Certificate program presents an overview of the specialized functions and some of the current and future issues in the area of personnel. It prepares students for the job market and to write the CHRP exam.

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Human Resources Management (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Indigenous Business Management (30 credits)

This tailored program is intended for Indigenous students as a result of the need expressed by the Indigenous community leaders. The twenty first century demands multidisciplinary individuals, teams, communities and organizations. This program introduces the knowledge and competencies essential to starting, promoting, and managing a socially relevant business or organization. It focuses on numerical and financial literacy, as well as fundamental communication and management skills. It will help develop the skills needed to create a business or effectively work in an established organization, create a business plan, develop projects, communicate with confidence, effectively manage internal and external stakeholders, understand the fundamentals of how organizations operate within a social, political, and legal framework, and negotiate and manage conflict.

Corequisite (0 Credits)

This course must be taken at the beginning of the program.

CMSC 000* (0) Foundations of Mathematics

* OR the Exemption by Examination Test.

Required Courses

CACC 220 (3) Accounting Concepts for Managers
CCLW 300 (3) Public Administration and Law for Indigenous Peoples
CENT 307 (3) Creating a Business Plan
CGMG 210 (3) Fundamentals of Project Management
CGMG 282 (3) Introduction to Business
CGMG 305 (3) Managing in Public and Non-Profit Organizations
CGMG 318 (3) Selling Models and Business Negotiation
CMRK 235 (3) Digital Media Marketing
CORG 225 (3) Foundation of Organizational Behaviour and Administration
CPRL 221 (3) Professional Communication and Networking
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2022-2023 (last updated Jul. 5, 2022) (disclaimer)

Certificate (Cert.) Management (30 credits)

This Certificate program provides an introduction and survey of the underlying disciplines of functional areas in the management field. Emphasis is placed on the development of core competencies in accounting, economics, marketing, and finance, as well as the written and oral communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills required in all sectors of the...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Management (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Public Administration and Governance (30 credits)

The Certificate in Public Administration and Governance focuses on public service management, organization, and prioritization of day-to-day functions for people in management and for other stakeholders who work cooperatively and productively with others, including the needs of clients who use services in the public sector. A strong emphasis is placed on integrating the important current issues and policies that affect the day-to-day operating, decisions, systems and finances in a public organization.

Required Courses

CGMG 210 (3) Fundamentals of Project Management
CGMG 305 (3) Managing in Public and Non-Profit Organizations
CORG 225 (3) Foundation of Organizational Behaviour and Administration
CORG 420 (3) Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice
CPAG 220 (3) Fundamentals of Public Finance, Budgeting and Reporting
CPAG 225 (3) Foundations of Public Regulations and Ethics in Public Sector
CPAG 300 (3) Lean Operational Practices in Public Services
CPAG 305 (3) Current Issues in Public Sector Administration
CPAG 400 (3) Diversity and Cross Cultural Management
CPAG 410 (3) Strategic Planning and Implementation
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2022-2023 (last updated Jul. 5, 2022) (disclaimer)

Certificate (Cert.) Public Relations and Communication Management (30 credits)

The field of Public Relations and Communications Management has been ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ dramatically in recent years. Digital (including social media) is ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ the way public and organizations communicate. Increased consciousness by companies of their social responsibility, and a need for greater accountability to stakeholders, have led to an awareness in both the...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Public Relations and Communication Management (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Software Development (30 credits)

** Admissions no longer accepted." ...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Software Development (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) STEM Foundations (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) (30 credits)

The Certificate in STEM Foundations (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a 30-credit undergraduate program that focuses on specific STEM topics (i.e., mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics) at the Grade 12 level. ...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) STEM Foundations (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) (30 credits).

Certificate (Cert.) Supply Chain Management and Logistics (30 credits)

The Supply Chain Management and Logistics Certificate program is comprised of 2 core courses and 2 sets of courses. The Production and Inventory Control set will provide students with a strong background in manufacturing supply chain environments and will lead them toward a CPIM designation offered by APICS, provided that the students pass the APICS examinations....

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Supply Chain Management and Logistics (30 credits).

School of Continuing Studies—2022-2023 (last updated Jul. 5, 2022) (disclaimer)
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