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Community Service Organizations in Canada continue to evolve to meet the diverse and changing needs within our communities. Succession planning is a key requirement for most organizations, creating a demand for skilled managers in the not-for-profit sector. This Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program is uniquely designed for emerging managers in the not-for-profit sector. Graduates attain knowledge and skills not covered in other management programs, setting them apart from others applying for similar jobs. For those with experience in the field of community services, this program will provide you with the skills that may lead to a promotion or enhance your abilities in your management role.
You will have the opportunity to gain skills in community development and engagement, program design and evaluation, and project management. Human resources, financial management, principles of management, as well as sponsorship and fundraising will also be addressed in the context of not-for-profit leadership. In this program, you will enhance your understanding of community-based social policy and public administration and gain perspectives on social, cultural and political issues with a focus on equity, inclusion and diversity.
Through a variety of projects, case studies, presentations and interactive learning opportunities, you will apply the skills required to be a supervisor, manager and or leader. You will produce individual work, as well as work in groups with a diverse cohort of students who bring a wide breadth of experience to the classroom. This graduate program includes a work placement experience allowing you to gain practical experience to be job ready for government, community-based, and or social service-based organizations.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
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Canadian fee details
Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
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Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2700.00 | $2700.00 |
Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
eText Fee | $376.00 | $105.00 |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $65.00 | - |
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Term Total | $4087.47 | $3321.47 |
Year Total | $7408.94 |
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International fee details
Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
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Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $7922.00 | $7922.00 |
Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $530.00 | - |
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
eText Fee | $376.00 | $105.00 |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $65.00 | - |
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Term Total | $10214.47 | $8918.47 |
Year Total | $19132.94 |
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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.
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Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Kitchener – Downtown
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