Business Innovation Studies
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code6880
- Credential TypeCentennial College Certificate
- SchoolSchool of Business
- Program TypeCertificate program
- Program Length2 semesters
- Delivery ModeOffsite
- LocationOff-site
- Emailbusiness@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- PGWP AlignedNo
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
The Business Innovation Studies certificate will provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills foundational to establishing, managing, and working within a small to medium-sized business. The program focuses on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship such as business planning, financial management, market research, effective communication, and leadership skills. Using a case study approach learners will navigate the complexities of establishing and managing a sustainable business. Students will explore emerging trends, innovative business practices, and how to leverage social media for the global marketplace. Exploring emerging trends, innovative business practices, and how to leverage social media for the global marketplace. The Business Innovation Studies program is also a learning incubator for developing social purpose enterprises, community economic development projects, or self-employment opportunities.
Program Overview
The Business Innovation Studies certificate will provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills foundational to establishing, managing, and working within a small to medium-sized business. The program focuses on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship such as business planning, financial management, market research, effective communication, and leadership skills. Using a case study approach learners will navigate the complexities of establishing and managing a sustainable business. Students will explore emerging trends, innovative business practices, and how to leverage social media for the global marketplace. Exploring emerging trends, innovative business practices, and how to leverage social media for the global marketplace. The Business Innovation Studies program is also a learning incubator for developing social purpose enterprises, community economic development projects, or self-employment opportunities.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Career Outlook
- Business Innovation Specialist
- Innovation Manager
- Business Development Specialist
- Business Development Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Management Consultant
- Strategy Consultant
- Innovation Consultant
- Product Manager
- Product Development Specialist
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Digital Transformation Specialist
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Change Management Specialist
- Process Improvement Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Strategic Planning Analyst
- Corporate Strategy Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Competitive Intelligence Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data and Business Analyst
- Entrepreneurship/Startup Management
- Venture Development Specialist
- New Business Development
- Corporate Innovation Specialist
- Technology Innovation Specialist
- Digital Innovation Manager
- Customer Experience Specialist
- Customer Success Manager
- Growth Strategy Specialist
- Marketing Innovation Specialist
- Sustainability & Innovation Specialist
- Organizational Development Specialist
- Strategic Partnerships Manager
- Innovation Project Coordinator
- Product Innovation Specialist
- Research & Development Coordinator
- Agile Project Coordinator
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- Business Process Analyst
- Transformation Program Manager
- Technology Consultant
- Emerging Technology Specialist
- AI Business Strategy Specialist
- Future of Work Consultant
- Strategic Partnerships Specialist
- Innovation Program Manager
- Entrepreneur/Business Owner
- Non-Profit Innovation Specialist
- Government Innovation/Policy Analyst
Areas of Employment
- Technology
- Consulting
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Government
- Education
- Sustainability
- Startups
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
- Mathematics Grade 11 or 12 C, M or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for Admission
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall Registration begins mid-July
Winter Registration begins mid-December
Summer Registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Consider how to consult with community to identify gaps in services and envision ideas for a small to medium-sized business.
- Recognize the value of ethics, social responsibility and communication skills for building and maintaining personal and business relationships.
- Create a business plan that includes consideration of environmental factors, emerging trends and technologies, and innovative practices that could impact the success of the enterprise.
- Describe how to apply important personal and business financial skills, such as budgeting, to support the operations of a business.
- Determine marketing, administration and management needs to support the operations of a small to medium-sized business.
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