Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - General Management at Nipissing University - Program overview

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Program overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes

Program overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in General Management is designed for students who hold an undergraduate degree in a non-business field. This program equips students with essential business skills and knowledge, preparing them for various management roles. To graduate, students must achieve a minimum overall average of 60% across all courses and complete specific residency requirements at Nipissing University.

Program structure

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in General Management has a structured program length of 30 credits. The program includes a variety of core business courses that cover fundamental concepts in business, accounting, marketing, and organizational behavior. Additionally, students have the option to participate in a Co-op Internship, which provides practical work experience in a Canadian setting. Key features of the program structure include:

Program Length: 30 credits
Co-op Internship Option: An optional 4-month Co-op Internship is available, requiring students to complete 24 credits with a minimum average of 70% to be eligible.
Residency Requirement: A minimum of 15 credits must be taken at Nipissing University.

Featured Experiences

Co-op Internship: Students can opt for a Co-op Internship lasting a minimum of 12 weeks (420 hours) to gain valuable work experience.
Practical Work Placements: The Co-op Internship aims to provide students with real-world Canadian work experience.
Hands-on Learning: The program emphasizes practical applications of business concepts through various projects and assignments.

Career Options

Business Analyst: Analyze business processes and data to improve efficiency and effectiveness within organizations.
Marketing Coordinator: Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies to promote products and services.
Human Resources Manager: Oversee recruitment, training, and employee relations to ensure a productive workforce.
Operations Manager: Manage daily operations and ensure that business processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Project Manager: Lead and coordinate projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet deadlines and budgets.

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Program overview

Academic Requirements

For the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in General Management, students must meet the following academic requirements:

Graduation Requirements:

Students must obtain a minimum overall average of 60% on all courses presented for the diploma.
A minimum of 15 credits must be taken with Nipissing University to satisfy residency requirements.

Program Requirements:

Students must possess an undergraduate degree with a non-business program.
Students must complete a total of 30 credits as follows:

ADMN 1156 - Foundations of Business (3 cr.)
ACCT 1106 - Introductory Financial Accounting I (3 cr.)
MKTG 1126 - Marketing Concepts (3 cr.)
ORGS 1136 - Introduction to Organizational Behaviour (3 cr.)
ORGS 1137 - Management of Human Resources (3 cr.)
ADMN 2167 - Business Decision Making (3 cr.)
ADMN 2306 - Business Ethics (3 cr.)
ADMN 2307 - Commercial Law (3 cr.)
And, six other business credits from ACCT, ADMN, ECON, FINC, MKTG, ORGS, TMGT (6 cr.)

Co-op Internship Option:

During their program, Post Baccalaureate students can take part in one optional Co-op Internship. The Co-op Internship will be:

4 months in length.
A minimum of 12 weeks duration (minimum 420 hours) in work placements.

Entry into the Co-op Internship is NOT automatic. To be eligible, students must:

Have completed 24 credits with a minimum average of 70%.
Apply by the end of their first academic year of the Post Baccalaureate program.

Students cannot take any courses during the Co-op Internship. The aim of the work term is to provide Canadian work experience to students, and the credits for this course will not be counted towards graduation.

Students must complete 3 credits as follows:

ADMN 3406 - Work Placement I (Co-op) (3 cr.)

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Language Requirements

The following English language proficiency exams are accepted for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in General Management:

IELTS
TOEFL
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Duolingo English Test

For the IELTS exam, a minimum score of 6.5 is required.

For the TOEFL exam, a minimum score of 88 is required.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

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Last updated on 2026-07-20

Program overview

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