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Graduate Certificate in International Business Management and Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Bundle Program)
Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus, Canada
CAD 18163
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 90 Waived
Application Fee
16 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
International Business Management
Elevate your business knowledge in this comprehensive eight-month graduate certificate program where you will learn about the complex world of international business. You will learn from experienced industry professionals with first-hand knowledge of today’s global business environment. With an emphasis on collaborative, project-based learning, case analysis and in-class discussions, you will cultivate essential critical-thinking skills. Team research and analysis of a real Canadian company will culminate in the development of an international export business plan.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Global business research and analytical skills
- Global marketing planning
- Global supply chain management practices
- International finance and banking applications
- Fundamental accounting and financial principles and applications
- International business law applications
- Business planning skills through project management
- Functional areas of domestic and international human resources practices
- Digital business applications and intercultural communications
- Corporate social responsibility and international development
- The art of negotiation
- Strategic business planning and development
- Business networking
Off-site Learning
As a student in this program, you will experience off-site learning with visits to trade commissions, Boards of Trade, and international trade fairs. Learn from an industry expert who teaches global etiquette as we dine at the University of Toronto Faculty Club. Participate in tours within and outside Canada through Seneca’s Mobile Intensive Learning Experience (MILE).
Financial Planning
This eight-month graduate certificate program prepares you to become specialized in one of the fastest growing sectors in financial services. The curriculum will equip you with a skillset for working in client-facing and behind-the-scenes roles with banks; trust companies; insurance companies; and investment, wealth management and financial planning firms. You will also learn to manage your personal finances, provide financial advice to the public and pursue industry-demanded certifications.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Financial planning
- Interpersonal and relationship skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Field Placement
To support your learning, a field placement work experience must be completed. This experiential learning opportunity will provide you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you learned in a financial planning setting, while also gaining valuable work experience.
This experience requires you to engage in a minimum of 140 hours of financial planning-related employment activities, either part time during your studies or full time at the end of the program. The field placement experience is an unpaid or paid position that is available to students who are in good academic standing with Seneca and who meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the field placement experience. While eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a field placement position will be secured, students are supported every step of the way by Seneca in locating, applying and obtaining a field placement experience with industry partners.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 25 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 125.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an Ontario university or college degree or three-year college diploma or equivalent
Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and/or three to five years related work experience may be considered for admission. A relevant resumé and references must be provided.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
18163
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 90 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Entrance Scholarship of up to $5,000 for All International Students*
Study in Canada at Seneca Polytechnic to get up to $5,000 in an entrance scholarship* when you start a new program in September 2026 or May 2027.
You can also receive an application fee credit.
*Entrance scholarship amounts will be based on the number of years of study.
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You are eligible if you are an international applicant either currently in or outside Canada who is applying to a full-time postsecondary program and confirm your Seneca program choice. You are also eligible if you are an international student who is:
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| Is my program eligible? |
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| How do I start? |
You automatically qualify for this entrance scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria. Here is what you need to do:
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| How do I get the scholarship? |
You will receive an entrance scholarship and prioritized admission when you start a new program at Seneca. The amount of the scholarship will be based on the length of the program.
The entrance scholarship will be deposited directly to your Student Home account shortly after day 10 of the term once you’ve provided your Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.) or International Tax Number (ITN) on Student Home. Any remaining entrance scholarship that you may be eligible for, based on the length of the program, will be deposited after Day 10 of each subsequent year of the program, where relevant. The Seneca Entrance Scholarship is non-refundable. If this award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied to the fees for the next semester. If you choose to defer your admission to a future term, you may still be eligible to receive the $2,000 tuition credit of the Seneca Entrance Scholarship, provided you defer to an eligible term.
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Renewable Degree Scholarships
Students in degree programs
Full-time students starting in any of Seneca’s full-time bachelor’s degree or master’s degree programs can qualify for a renewable scholarship for one credential. Eligibility is determined based on Grade 12 grades or grades from a previous postsecondary program.
Grade requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, you must achieve and maintain the required GPA listed below. The amount awarded each year is based on your academic performance.
Annual GPA requirements and award amounts:
- 70% or 3.0 GPA+ – $500 per year
- 75% or 3.3 GPA+ – $750 per year
- 80% or 3.6 GPA+ – $1,000 per year
Duration of awards
- Students in a four-year bachelor’s degree program may receive up to four annual scholarships
- Students in a three-year bachelor’s degree program may receive up to three annual scholarships
- Students in a master’s degree program may receive up to two annual scholarships
Scholarships are renewable based on academic performance in subsequent years of study. Students must maintain full-time enrolment and meet the required GPA each year to continue receiving the award.
Note: International applicants in any of Seneca’s degree programs, including three and four-year bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, may qualify for both the renewable degree scholarship and the entrance scholarship for international students.
Renewable degree scholarships and diploma-to-degree scholarships are open to students starting in the fall, winter and summer terms.
- For the fall term, application opens July 15
- For the winter term, application opens Dec. 1
- For the summer term, application opens May 1
The application deadline is the 10th day of classes in the term for which you are applying. After the deadline to drop classes, we will assess your application to ensure you meet the awards criteria.
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