Industry Certifications and Beyond

Earn industry certifications during our program and after graduation

In order to promote lifelong learning, our concentrations can lead to industry certifications.

Digital Transformation & Analytics: courses taken provide significant exposure to operational research to lead to the Canadian Operational Research Society Diploma.

Management Consulting: our partnership with CMC-Canada fast-tracks students to the Certified Management Consultant designation.

Finance: several courses are offered that are required for the CFA designation.

Personalize your program through Directed Readings or an Internship

You can personalize your study even further through Directed Readings. This aspect of our program enables you to work directly with a professor on a topic of personal interest.

Or, pursue an internship to work directly with an organization whose industry, operations or challenges enable you to begin a career that truly excites you.

Note: Internships are awarded on a competitive basis.

Deepen your entrepreneurial experience

Work with Startups

1) As part of your course assignments

In a select number of courses, you may get the opportunity to work on course deliverables aimed at helping a local entrepreneur, providing valuable service to the startup while building your network and resume.

Startups previously benefiting from student course work include: The Growcer; HireFast; Incuvers: Oat & Mill; KegShoe; DeskNibbles (Hoppier); Northern Nanopore; and more!

2) In a Practicum

Guided by our Entrepreneur in Residence, engage in an entrepreneurial ‘practicum’ whereby you move your own venture forward, or apply your business knowledge to partner with a local startup in an area of mutual benefit such as creating financial projections or conducting competitive intelligence.

Consult our Entrepreneur in Residence

Book an appointment with the Dom Herrick Entrepreneur in Residence to talk about your idea, existing business or social venture and learn how we can help.