International Development (Optional Co-op)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code2895
- SchoolThe Business School
- CredentialOntario College Graduate Certificate
- Program TypeGraduate Certificate program
- Program Length3 semesters
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailbusiness@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000 ext. 52280
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- Co-op Option
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- The Business School Student Success Guide
- Advising
The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs. These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.
The International Development Graduate Certificate Program prepares students for jobs in the Canadian and international Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) as well as UN agencies. Some of our graduates also choose to pursue a doctoral or master’s degree in a relevant field.
If you have previously earned an advanced diploma or a degree, you may be eligible to benefit from the unique courses in the three-semester college program.
Through a “human rights-based approach to development,” you'll examine the multiple dimensions of poverty, education for all, environmental protection, gender transformative programming, Indigenous people’s rights, and corporate social responsibility. You will also gain knowledge and skills related to financial management, results-based management as well as the participatory approach in project design, implementation and evaluation.
During their course of study, students are given the opportunity to travel abroad to experience the dynamic of development in the field and further develop their areas of interest. Students also participate in Canadian forums and events to improve their professional networks for future employment and to learn about Canada’s unique role and practices in the larger international development context.
After the completion of the program’s 19 courses, you have the option to pursue a CO-OP opportunity of 14 weeks in Canada or internationally.
Program Overview
The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs. These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.
The International Development Graduate Certificate Program prepares students for jobs in the Canadian and international Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) as well as UN agencies. Some of our graduates also choose to pursue a doctoral or master’s degree in a relevant field.
If you have previously earned an advanced diploma or a degree, you may be eligible to benefit from the unique courses in the three-semester college program.
Through a “human rights-based approach to development,” you'll examine the multiple dimensions of poverty, education for all, environmental protection, gender transformative programming, Indigenous people’s rights, and corporate social responsibility. You will also gain knowledge and skills related to financial management, results-based management as well as the participatory approach in project design, implementation and evaluation.
During their course of study, students are given the opportunity to travel abroad to experience the dynamic of development in the field and further develop their areas of interest. Students also participate in Canadian forums and events to improve their professional networks for future employment and to learn about Canada’s unique role and practices in the larger international development context.
After the completion of the program’s 19 courses, you have the option to pursue a CO-OP opportunity of 14 weeks in Canada or internationally.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- Experience the real world of international development through projects and research in collaboration with domestic and international NGOs.
- Participate in Faculty Led International Program (FLIP) trips that provide valuable experiential learning in selected developing countries.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of International Development Week (IDW) at Centennial College in collaboration with our partner NGOs.
- Practice Results-Based Management (RBM) approach to address global problems using innovative tools of project design, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Access major international NGOs in Toronto and participate in their global and national forums.
- Learn from Faculty members who have extensive experience in the NGO sector and many hold PhD credentials.
- Once you graduate, you will receive support to pursue a domestic or international CO-OP opportunity.
Career Outlook
- Project manager/coordinator (gender/health/food security etc.)
- Monitoring and evaluation officer
- Corporate social responsibility officer
- Research officer
- Fieldwork facilitator
Areas of Employment
- Canadian or international NGOs
- United Nations agencies
- Socially driven enterprises
- Government aid agencies
- International financial institutions (working on impact investments)
- Private sector companies (working on corporate social responsibility)
- Energy companies (working on environmental sustainability)
- Social entrepreneurship
- Academic/research institutions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Degree or a three-year college diploma in any discipline from a recognized institution
- We will consider applicants who have a two-year college diploma or a partial university degree (75% complete), and who have a minimum of two years' work experience relevant to the program (transcript and resume review required).
Additional Requirements
Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete one work term as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.
To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the second semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program.
Co-op Requirements
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of semester one
- Successful completion of 100% of semester one courses
- Achieve a minimum grade B (GPA 3.0) in BUSN-702
- Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Co-operative Education Department in semester 1.
Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.
Co-op Model Route
Fall Semester Intake | |
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Fall | Semester 1 |
Winter | Semester 2 |
Summer | Semester 3 |
Fall | Co-op Work Term |
Winter Semester Intake | |
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Winter | Semester 1 |
Summer | Semester 2 |
Fall | Semester 3 |
Winter | Co-op Work Term |
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. 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 of $125 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.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
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
January registration begins mid-December
May 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.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on three semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
Student | Tuition (3 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
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Canadian | $6,462.75 | $1,683.66 | $8,146.41 |
International | $24,973.50 | $2,079.84 | $27,053.34 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Manage key financial and physical resources associated with projects, including planning, procurement, monitoring and reporting on progress, reviewing and revising initial plans based on in-project performance, and preparing reports for further analysis and review.
- Perform statistical analysis of development data to formulate policy recommendations for international development strategies.
- Implement fundraising strategies to secure financing of International Development programs
- Evaluate the adequacy of global and regional trade law, both public and private international law, and its impact on International Development.
- Incorporate ethical considerations in the design and the implementation of development strategies
- Analyse the history, geography, economics and culture of the major world regions to identify the development challenges of each region.
- Assess the strategies that are most effective in solving development challenges by evaluating the major modes and frameworks for economic growth and international development.
- Develop effective international development strategies by incorporating cross-sectoral knowledge including health, education, energy, rural development, global food systems, urban planning, and the environment.
- Assess the mechanisms and effectiveness of international and regional human rights protection and means of monitoring and enforcing human rights.
- Assess high-impact investments, including microfinance, for their value creation in economic growth and their efficacy in fostering local development.
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Stefania, Marketing Communications Manager/African Management Initiative with Engineers Without Borders Canada, International Development Graduate, 2017The program's trip to Panama went beyond my expectations.
Before departing, I did not fully understand the area in which I wanted to work in. I knew that I had a passion for humanitarian aid, but was still confused about whether this was the right path for me. Entering into organizations such as Red Cross, TECHO and OCHA, it assured me that this was where I wanted to be.
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Amaya Renobales Barbier, Business Advisor at World Vision, INTD Graduate, 2016I like the International Development program because it is very complete and includes all the subjects you need to be well prepared for the labor market in the international development field.
It provides you with a broad perspective of the issues concerning development, human rights, international economic and policy contexts, corporate responsibility and practical tools and knowledge in project management and monitoring and evaluation.
...
Mike, Donor Relations Officer, International Development Graduate, 2018The program gave me the skills needed to build a successful career in the NGO sector. It provides students with the foundations of international development, project management, an intersectional approach to dive deeply into subjects of gender, environmental justice, health, and hands on instruction of grant writing, project design and implementation.
These skills have translated into great assets in my day-to-day life working in the industry. I also participated in an international trip that involved experience with UN agencies.
...
Stefania, Marketing Communications Manager/African Management Initiative with Engineers Without Borders Canada, International Development Graduate, 2017The program's trip to Panama went beyond my expectations.
Before departing, I did not fully understand the area in which I wanted to work in. I knew that I had a passion for humanitarian aid, but was still confused about whether this was the right path for me. Entering into organizations such as Red Cross, TECHO and OCHA, it assured me that this was where I wanted to be.
...
Amaya Renobales Barbier, Business Advisor at World Vision, INTD Graduate, 2016I like the International Development program because it is very complete and includes all the subjects you need to be well prepared for the labor market in the international development field.
It provides you with a broad perspective of the issues concerning development, human rights, international economic and policy contexts, corporate responsibility and practical tools and knowledge in project management and monitoring and evaluation.
...
Mike, Donor Relations Officer, International Development Graduate, 2018The program gave me the skills needed to build a successful career in the NGO sector. It provides students with the foundations of international development, project management, an intersectional approach to dive deeply into subjects of gender, environmental justice, health, and hands on instruction of grant writing, project design and implementation.
These skills have translated into great assets in my day-to-day life working in the industry. I also participated in an international trip that involved experience with UN agencies.
...
Stefania, Marketing Communications Manager/African Management Initiative with Engineers Without Borders Canada, International Development Graduate, 2017The program's trip to Panama went beyond my expectations.
Before departing, I did not fully understand the area in which I wanted to work in. I knew that I had a passion for humanitarian aid, but was still confused about whether this was the right path for me. Entering into organizations such as Red Cross, TECHO and OCHA, it assured me that this was where I wanted to be.
...