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- Certificate (Cert.) Accounting (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Accounting and Finance (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Applied Finance (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Applied Marketing (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Computers and Information Technology (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Health and Social Services Management (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Human Resources Management (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Indigenous Business Management (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Management (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Public Administration and Governance (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Public Relations and Communication Management (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Software Development (30 credits)
- Certificate (Cert.) Supply Chain Management and Logistics (30 credits)
Certificate Programs in the School of Continuing Studies
Undergraduate certificate programs, university degree not required
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.
- Certificate in Accounting and Finance
- Certificate in Applied Finance
- Certificate in Applied Marketing
- Certificate in Computers and Information Technology
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- Certificate in Health and Social Services Management
- Certificate in Human Resources Management
- Certificate in Indigenous Business Management
- Certificate in Management
- Certificate in Public Administration and Governance
- Certificate in Public Relations and Communications Management
- Certificate in Software Development
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Certificate in Accounting and Finance
Certificate in Accounting and Finance
Successful completion of this program will prepare students to write the CPA National Final Exam for the ACAF credential.
- Ordre des CPA du Québec
- Telephone: 514-288-3256, ext. 2615
- Email: info [at] cpaquebec.ca
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Program Requirements
See Certificate (Cert.) Accounting and Finance (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
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 changing consumer habits and digital communications technology.
Program Requirements
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
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
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
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.
Program Requirements
See Certificate (Cert.) Supply Chain Management and Logistics (30 credits).
Certificate (Cert.) Accounting (30 credits)
The Certificate in Accounting aims to provide students with the appropriate competencies in the area of accounting using learner-centered instructional methods so as to prepare them for a variety of careers in accounting. The program is designed to provide a solid knowledge base in various accounting related fields, such as financial and managerial accounting,...
For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Accounting (30 credits).
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
Certificate (Cert.) Public Relations and Communication Management (30 credits)
The field of Public Relations and Communications Management has been changing dramatically in recent years. Digital (including social media) is changing 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.) 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).