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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in General Management

Intake(s):
Fall, Winter
Available to:

 All Students

Degree type:
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Course load:
Full-time, Part-time

Strengthen Your Foundation. Expand Business Expertise. Accelerate Career Options.

This one-year Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in General Management is designed for students with a non-business undergraduate degree who wish to gain foundational business knowledge. It provides essential training in key management disciplines; ideal for career changers, professionals enhancing credentials, or international students seeking exposure to business practice in a Canadian context. 

Program Highlights

Students will complete a core set of business courses that build a strong foundation in key areas such as accounting, marketing, management, human resources, ethics, and business law. Core coursework includes Foundations of Business, Introductory Financial Accounting, Marketing Concepts, Organizational Behaviour, Business Decision Making, and Commercial Law, providing essential knowledge for a wide range of business roles.

Students will also choose six additional credits from electives in finance, economics, marketing, business management, or related areas, allowing them to tailor the program to their career interests. Eligible students may choose to complete a 12-week co-op internship (420+ hours), gaining valuable hands-on experience and industry exposure. Throughout the program, students benefit from small-group learning and an industry-informed curriculum designed to support career readiness and professional growth.

Why Nipissing's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in General Management Program?

Business Foundation for Non-Business Graduates

Learn essential topics such as accounting, marketing, ethics, decision-making, finance, human resources, and organizational behaviour. 

Career Flexibility & Credential Building

Add business skills to your existing degree portfolio to stand out in job markets or transition into a new field. 

Optional Co-op Internship

Gain Canadian work experience in a placement setting—ideal for international students or career switchers. 

Flexible Delivery Format

Compatible with full-time study, part-time work, or international schedules; online accessible with occasional on-campus options. 

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Post-Baccalaureate Admission

To qualify for admission for Post-Baccalaureate Certificates or Diploma, applicants must possess an undergraduate degree, plus additional requirements.

Find these additional requirements and details by using the College/University Transfer Admission button below, select transferring from University and choose the Certificates or Diploma you want to apply to.

Future Careers

Graduates of this Certificate will be prepared for roles such as: 

  • Business support and administration 
  • Entry-level finance, marketing, or HR positions 
  • Management assistant or coordinator roles 
  • An academic foundation for pursuing diplomas, graduate business studies, or MBA programs 

This certificate provides valuable flexibility and credibility for career development or further business study. 

Real People, Real Impact

Discover how real students have found support, opportunity, and belonging at Nipissing.
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This program helped me strengthen my leadership skills and see the bigger picture in organizations. It was a great step forward in my career.

Elena R.

Class of 2021

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I gained a well-rounded understanding of business and management, which made me more confident taking on new challenges.

Kyle B.

Class of 2022

Program Requirements

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