- The Graduate Certificate in Business Management is a 2-year program at Lambton College.
- Students will have the opportunity to apply to the Co-operative Education Program.
- The students learn the main topics of the business including:
- Marketing
- Sales
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human resources management and business communications.
- Students must have a GPA of 2.8 or greater to participate in a full-time Co-op work Term.
- This program prepares students for a world of business and educational opportunities.
- The student to faculty ratio is 57:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- In Term 3 students have the option to participate in co-op work and gain real-world experience.
- The student will be capable of the following skills by the end of the term include:
- Interpret and record business transactions, and prepare basic financial statements
- Apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques in formulating business policy
- Analyze a marketing situation and develop appropriate advertising recommendations
- Prepare and deliver a sales presentation
- Apply effective interpersonal skills
CA$16,770/Yr
CA$16,770 /Yr
Important Dates
It is also recommended that applicants not wait until January 31 to apply, as the ontariocollege.ca system may be overloaded with last-minute applicants and it may be difficult to submit applications.
| Event | End Date |
| Equal Consideration Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | CA$16770 | CA$8680 |
| Total Fees | CA$16770 | CA$8680 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | CA$4050 |
| Food | CA$1800 |
| Personal Exp | CA$263 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a GPA of 2.8 or greater out of 4.
- Students may have one of the degrees:
- A university degree or
- College diploma or
- Advanced diploma
Work Experience Eligibility:
- An acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent at the college level.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS/TOEFL the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Proof that students have enough money to support themselves during their stay in Canada.
- Letters of reference or any other documents the visa office tell students to bring.
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- International Students will need to apply for a valid Student VISA before entering Canada.
- Students must have a study permit to enroll in any degree, program or course that takes more than 6 months to complete.
- Whether students also need an Entry Visa depends on their country of citizenship.
- Study Permit and Visitor Visa (Optional) is required to study in Canada.
- A study permit is usually valid for the length of the student’s study program, plus an extra 90 days.
- The cost of the Study Permit is 112 USD.
- The students need these documents to apply for a study permit:
- Proof of acceptance i.e The offer letter that the student received from the university.
- Proof of identity
- Proof of financial support i.e Documents showing the financial status.
Work Study
- The work-study program offers part-time, on-campus jobs for full-time students with financial need.
- Work-study jobs pay minimum wage or higher. Students can earn up to $2000 per term including vacation pay and benefits, and work a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Career and Placement after Course
- Manufacturing
- Market research
- Retail
- Logistics
- Banking
- Insurance, and sales.
- Become entrepreneurs and develop their own businesses.