Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership

The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, gives students the knowledge and skills needed for a senior leadership position in a nonprofit-sector organization. The certificate requires successful completion of 4.0 units: 3.0 units of required coursework plus 1.0 unit of arts or science electives. Admission requirements are the same as for the Certificate in Business Administration. Students may take the certificate as a standalone credential or concurrently with another Mount Saint Vincent University program; when combined with a degree, the university's rules governing multiple credentials apply. The certificate suits students preparing for, or already working in, leadership roles within charities, community organizations, and other nonprofit-sector employers, and can complement a business, arts, or social-science credential already in progress.