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Certificate Programs in the School of Continuing Studies

Certificate in Accounting

Certificate in Accounting

**Admissions no longer accepted**

This certificate provides the academic training necessary for performing the accounting function.

  • 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 (30 credits).

Certificate in Applied Finance

Certificate in Applied Finance

**Admissions no longer accepted.**

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 changing 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

**This is a restricted program.**

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

**Admissions no longer accepted.**

This certificate provides a solid foundation in software application development.

Program Requirements

See Certificate (Cert.) Software Development (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.

Program Requirements

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

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2019-2020 (last updated Jun. 7, 2019) (disclaimer)

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.) 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)

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. The Certificate in Computers and Information Technology is a bridge to higher- level computer qualifications. It provides a solid...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Computers and Information Technology (30 credits).

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...

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

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...

For more information, see Certificate (Cert.) Public Administration and Governance (30 credits).

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).

School of Continuing Studies—2019-2020 (last updated Jun. 7, 2019) (disclaimer)
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