Foundations for Business (Cert)

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Degree

Certificate (Cert)

Faculty

John Molson School of Business

Duration

1 year

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Start term

Fall, Winter

Why study Foundations for Business?

This 30-credit undergraduate certificate program caters to students who wish to develop the necessary background for further study in undergraduate degree programs in Business. It also may be of interest to students whose preference is to follow a short program of study or to learn important foundations for business studies.

Students who are admitted to the Certificate and wish to continue in a degree program should apply for admission to that program within the first 30 credits.

Program highlights

                Offers a solid foundation in business education to support your individual backgrounds and goals
A chance to become familiar with the John Molson School environment before choosing a BComm program

Program structure

Program options

Certificate in Foundations for Business (30 credits)

See the full degree requirements in the Undergraduate Calendar

Courses

See the complete list of courses in the Undergraduate Calendar

United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.

Get the full details about U.S. loan eligibility and requirements

Admission criteria

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

Quebec CEGEP: 23.5 overall
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
High school: B- overall
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- ACT or SAT is not required
- AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall
Baccalauréat français: 12 overall
- Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
University transfer (internal): 2.3 overall
- Students must submit a new admissions application to the University
University transfer (external): C+

You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Application deadlines

It’s not too late to apply

Some undergraduate programs are still accepting applications for fall 2024.

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FALL TERM

March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

WINTER

November 1 is the deadline to apply for winter term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by September 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Not all programs are available for winter term entry. Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.

We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.

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After your degree

Thanks to Concordia's emphasis on taking an interdisciplinary approach to your field of study, you'll graduate with a depth of knowledge informed by an understanding of how your subject connects to the wider world. You'll be ideally positioned to succeed in a professional role that demands rigorous analytical thinking, sharp communication skills and the ability to approach problem-solving from multiple dimensions.

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