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Entrepreneurship and SME Management (Certificate)

Université Laval

Québec, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #526 =

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Entrepreneurship and SME Management (Certificate) is a certificate in Business Administration programme taught at Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 903 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ulaval.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate is designed for current or prospective business owners and successors, developing the knowledge needed to create and manage a small or medium-sized enterprise. The 30-credit program covers business functions including accounting, human resources, opportunity identification, and various entrepreneurial models, with some courses offered in English. It is designed for completion in approximately one year of full-time study, with up to 15 credits recognized through prior learning. Admission for Quebec-educated applicants requires a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or equivalent; applicants from elsewhere in Canada need a secondary school diploma plus one year of university study. Non-francophone applicants must pass the Test de connaissance du francais (TCF) with a minimum score of 361/699 on the mandatory sections and 8/20 on the written expression component. Courses are offered in hybrid and comodal formats alongside distance options, with admission for the fall, winter, and summer terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: For Quebec-educated applicants: a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or equivalent. For applicants educated elsewhere in Canada: a secondary school diploma plus one year of university study. Non-francophone applicants must pass the Test de connaissance du francais (TCF) with a minimum score of 361/699 on the mandatory sections and 8/20 on the written expression component.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université Laval

“Deo favente haud pluribus impar”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1852
Students: 56,000
QS rank: #526 =
Programs: 543
Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Entrepreneurship and SME Management (Certificate) award?

Université Laval awards a Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Entrepreneurship and SME Management (Certificate) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Entrepreneurship and SME Management (Certificate) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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