Confederation College - Thunder Bay
Confederation College - Thunder Bay

1450 Nakina Drive, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Dual Degree - Graduate Certificate - Health Administration and Leadership (0294/0284/0283) & Graduate Certificate - International Business Management (0289/0298/0297)

Postgraduate Certificate

Program Summary

Students can turn their education and passion for health into a rewarding career as a leader in the health sector.  There has never been a more exciting time to move into a leadership role in health than in today’s increasingly complex and dynamic environment. Health Administration and Leadership focuses on real-world contemporary issues and provides students with the opportunity to acquire the practical skills students will need to be successful as a leader in a health organization.

Study and learn with high-quality educators in a personalized learning environment created by the faculty and practicing leaders who are committed to every students' success.  Earn an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Health Administration and Leadership in just two semesters.  Gain a solid understanding of the provincial and federal health system with curriculum developed to prepare learners to lead today and in the future. Students will develop health administration and leadership skills in ethics, policy and law, research, operations, cultural safety, human resources, and finance.  Indigenous learning outcomes are weaved throughout the curriculum in order to develop an understanding of the importance of reconciliation and diversity of perspectives. Additionally, students will gain practical experience through a capstone project while working with industry leaders on current issues health organizations are facing.

From small businesses to large corporations, globalization has profoundly affected how business works. Customers, competitors and suppliers now come from around the world, and this has created demand for people with an understanding of the global business environment and the skills to do business internationally.

Whether students are recent college or university graduates looking to begin a career in international business, experienced professionals seeking to upgrade their business credentials, or budding entrepreneurs wanting to take their business to the next level, Confederation College’s International Business Management program will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s global marketplace.

This one-year graduate certificate program will prepare learners for opportunities in a broad range of private and public international business environments including private organizations, government departments and agencies, regulatory bodies, professional organizations, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

54

Writing

54

Listening

54

Speaking

54

Program Intakes

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Certificate

Program Level

2 year dual graduate certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$125 CAD

Application fee

$16955 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Student Recovery Fee: $750 per year
College Service Fee: $582 per year
Health Plan Fee: $524 per year
International Services Fee: $300 per year
SUCCI Fee: $220 per year