PGCert in Entrepreneurship

This second-cycle professional graduate certificate (15 credits) trains future entrepreneurs, business leaders, and stakeholders involved in creating, managing, and developing small and medium enterprises. The curriculum develops entrepreneurial thinking, the ability to recognize business opportunities, managerial competencies, a systemic understanding of how SMEs operate, and knowledge of the institutional support available to entrepreneurs. The certificate is delivered part-time at the Gatineau and Saint-Jerome campuses, with intake in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. Admission is open to holders of a specialized bachelor's degree or equivalent with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.2 and several years of relevant experience may also be admitted, subject to remedial coursework. Applicants without a bachelor's degree may qualify with a college diploma and at least twelve years of management experience, or with some university credits and at least three years of management experience. All applicants must demonstrate adequate French and sufficient English comprehension.