Short Graduate Program in Innovation Management

This graduate certificate provides essential foundational training in managing product or process innovation, preparing graduates for innovation project management and new product or process launches. The program comprises five courses and two mandatory workshops totalling five hours, for 15 credits overall, and is offered part-time only, with courses scheduled during the day, evening, or in an intensive format. Admission is available for the fall, winter and summer terms. Entry requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, applied sciences, or a related field, completed with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; applicants averaging between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted following a file review. Candidates may also qualify through relevant knowledge, appropriate training, and professional experience. Sufficient knowledge of French is required, and English reading ability is recommended given the volume of course materials published in English. Credits earned may be applied toward the DESS or the Master's degree in engineering with an innovation management concentration.