Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Select start date and campus

Close

Applying as an International applicant

International students should apply online. Note: not all programs are open to international students.
Close

Campus tours

Campus tours are one of the best ways to experience Conestoga. During this time, we are offering online guided tours to show you all Conestoga has to offer.

Book your tour

Virtual tours

If you can't make an on-campus tour or attend one of our events, the virtual tour is a great way to visit us.

View our Virtual tour

Program description - May 2023

Do you want to be the founder of a company, a corporate innovator, or part of a high-growth, entrepreneurial team? Conestoga's Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduate certificate is designed to activate these goals and give you a start in this growing sector of the Canadian economy. This program will equip you with the skills, tools, and mindset necessary to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation, including ideation, new venture creation, market research and experimentation, marketing and communication, operational frameworks, accounting, and venture finance, sustainable business practices, as well as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Through a variety of projects, case studies, and interactive learning opportunities, you will develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are fundamental to success in the field. Located in one of the most desirable hotbeds of innovation and entrepreneurship activity in the country, you will have direct access to local business start-up incubators and unlimited potential to network with start-ups and innovative companies in the community. Individuals interested in pursuing a new business idea beyond the program will also have the opportunity to work further with the Venture Lab, Conestoga's Universal Business Incubator. This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is offered in both full-time and part-time delivery to best suit your schedule and encourage interest from dynamic candidates.

Program details

Code: 1587
Delivery: Full-time
Length: 1 year
Start: May 2023
Campus: Kitchener – Downtown
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Program contacts


Academic school

Business

Saturday, April 6, 2024
Spring Open House

​Come meet faculty, talk to current students, and tour the campuses to learn about our career-focused programs, bachelor degrees, and life at Conestoga.

Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition
$7467.50
$7467.50
Ancillary Fees
$606.60
$1156.50
Total Fees
$8074.10
$8624.00

Canadian fee details

Description Spring 2023
Certificate Program Tuition Fee $7467.50
Administration Fee $25.00
CSI Health Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI Legal Protection $20.10
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $25.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $125.00
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) $30.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) $4.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $8074.10

Returning student tuition & fees

View all Canadian tuition & fee details for all levels
View all International tuition & fee details for all levels

International fee details

Description Spring 2023
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $7467.50
Administration Fee $25.00
CSI Health Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI International Health Fee $174.90
CSI Legal Protection $20.10
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $25.00
ISR $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $125.00
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) $30.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) $4.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $8624.00

Returning student tuition & fees

View all Canadian tuition & fee details for all levels
View all International tuition & fee details for all levels

Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

view device requirements

Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

Awards & scholarships

Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.

Search for awards.

Delivery sequence - May 2023 - Kitchener – Downtown

FALL WINTER SPRING
   Class
Class