Business Management
Graduate Certificate
Graduates of this program will be prepared for exciting careers in the field of business. Students will develop the skills to research, analyze, and manage many aspects of business. Graduates will gain specialized career expertise, technical knowledge and skills, as well as practical experience that will enable them to start or further their specific career in business. Business skills obtained in this program will enhance graduate employability and the individual’s long-term opportunities for advancement.
General information
Program code | BMGT |
Duration | 1 Year |
Credential | Ontario College Graduate Certificate |
Campus | Georgian@ILAC Toronto |
Delivery | Full-time |
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Program fees
For fees please click here to visit the Georgian College fees page.
Program learning outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- implement business strategies that translate an organization’s vision into operational plans;
- interpret and apply financial information to determine risk, costbenefit and liability of projects and operations;
- develop and operationalize balanced performance measures that contribute to the successful implementation of strategic plans;
- analyze business data to inform strategies that improve customer relationships and promote lean operations;
- identify and present innovative solutions that help individuals and organizations become more agile and effective during change initiatives;
- . identify and implement leadership strategies to resolve conflict and improve individual and team performance in an organization;
- apply design thinking and adaptive reasoning techniques to solve problems and improve an organization’s operational performance;
- enhance active listening, written, oral, and presentation skills through interpersonal and technological applications in order to promote effective communication within an organization;
- identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work in a broad range of domestic and international employment settings, including manufacturers, market research companies, educational institutions, retailers, insurance companies,
freight forwarders, brokerage houses, banks, financial institutions, common carriers, trade commissioners’ offices, government agencies, international business consulting firms, and other small and large businesses.
Admission requirements
- ILAC Pathway 3.2, or IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (same for SDS program)
- Duolingo (TOEFL, CAE and TOEIC): 130 score
- Post-secondary diploma or degree, or equivalent
For more information and complete admission requirements please contact your respective region’s Recruitment Manager.
Courses
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BMGT 1000 | Advanced Business Processes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1001 | Finance for Non-Financial Managers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1002 | International Business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1003 | Financial Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1004 | Current Issues in Business – Seminar 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1012 | Training and Development for Business Leaders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1013 | Labour Economics for Leaders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BMGT 1005 | Mathematical Models | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1006 | Market Research | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1007 | Entrepreneurship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1008 | Statistical Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1009 | Marketing for Managers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1010 | Business Case Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BMGT 1011 | Current Issues in Business – Seminar 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Professional designation
- The Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) has accredited the BUSN program delivered by Georgian@ILAC.
- CIM offers the Chartered Manager (C.Mgr) designation in Canada, and provides for reciprocal awards from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers in the US , and the UK Chartered Management Institute.
- Graduates of the program will receive the Certified in Management (CIM) designation.
- Graduates also qualify to write the Chartered Manager certification examination. Additional work experience is required to achieve the designation.