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Postgraduate Certificate in Marketing and Entrepreneurship Trent University - Durham GTA Advanced Learning Center Trent University - Durham GTA Advanced Learning Center, Canada

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CAD 22795

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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8 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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93

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you interested in starting your own business, patenting an idea, or working in a corporation or small enterprise? In a world that thrives off of innovation, creative thinking and savvy ideas, this program will help you develop your business acumen and better prepare you for a rewarding career in marketing, sales, product development or brand management. You will explore everything you need to know about the strategic implementation of ideas from the incubation phase to the marketplace. Topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, and advertising will be covered in order to provide you with the foundational tools to start a business, pursue a passion for research and innovation, or simply to improve marketability to potential employers.

This intensive postgraduate certificate program is open to students who hold an undergraduate degree from any accredited university. Graduates from sciences, social sciences, and the humanities will find the courses particularly engaging should they wish to start their own business, market an innovation, or patent a recent idea or product. The strategic implementation of ideas from the incubation phase to the marketplace is also explored. Trent University is now accepting applications

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 93 - Score in Speaking & Writing - 22

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

6.5 IELTS Score
93 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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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

22795

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

 Free

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

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Scholarships

International Scholarships & Awards
For international undergraduate students starting in January (Winter) 2026, May (Summer) 2026 or September (Fall) 2026.

Trent University has been one of the top universities in Ontario for Scholarships and Bursaries for more than 20 years. Trent's full and diverse scholarship program is designed to foster and reward academic excellence among our students. Scholarships are merit-based financial awards, typically awarded on the basis of academic excellence or a combination of academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.


Trent International Renewable Entrance Scholarships (Automatic/No Application Required)

All international undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships that are awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $4,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree provided you meet the eligibility criteria each year of your undergraduate program.

Tier Grade Range
(Canadian Equivalent)
Scholarship Per Academic Year
(in Canadian dollars)
Total Scholarship Potential (over 4 years)
1 95% - 100% $4,000 $16,000
2 90% - 94% $3,000 $12,000
3 85% - 89% $2,000 $8,000
4 80% - 84% $1,500 $6,000

 

Entrance Scholarship Eligibility

  • You must be an international student paying international fees.?
  • You must be studying in Canada on a study permit.?
  • You must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible.?
  • You must meet Trent University’s Admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements.  
  • You have a final high school average of 80% or more (Canadian Equivalent).?
  • You will need to fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount.  


Renewing your Entrance Scholarship

The Entrance Scholarship can be renewed at the beginning of each new academic year of your undergraduate program. The Entrance Scholarship changes to the In-course Scholarship after your first year at Trent University. The In-course Scholarship represents the renewable portion of the Entrance Scholarship and requires an application each year through your myTrent portal. Please review the additional eligibility criteria for renewal below.



Renewable Prestigious Scholarships and Awards (Application Required)

Trent International Prestigious Scholarships and Awards are awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. These awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to $40,000 per academic year, and up to $160,000 over a 4-year degree.

Eligibility
  • You must be an international student paying international fees.
  • You must be studying in Canada on a study permit.
  • You must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at Trent University. Postgraduate certificates and graduate-level students are not eligible.
  • You must meet Trent University’s Admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirements. (Please note that students do not need an admission offer to apply for the scholarships and awards).
  • You have a final high school average of 80% or more (Canadian Equivalent).
  • You will need to fulfill the conditions of your conditional offer letter and register for courses to receive the scholarship amount  
How to Apply
  • Students must apply for Prestigious Scholarships. One application qualifies you for all prestigious scholarships.
  • The application form can be found on your myTrent applicant portal located under the Finances tab > International > “International Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Application (2026)” form.
Application Deadlines

The scholarship application is open year-round, with key dates highlighted below based on application deadline and their respective result declaration date: 
Applications opened for all 2026 Intakes on June 1st, 2025

Cycle Apply Before Date Decision Date Ideal Start Term
1. August 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. EST September 1, 2025 Winter 2026
2. October 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. EST November 1, 2025 Winter 2026 and Summer 2026
3. December 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. EST January 1, 2026 Summer 2026
4. February 1, 2026 11:59 p.m. EST March 1, 2026 Summer 2026 and Fall 2026
5. April 1, 2026 11:59 p.m. EST May 1, 2026 Fall 2026

Important Guidelines to keep in mind:
The application deadline you submit does not influence your application success probability or the scholarship amount.  There are suggested application deadlines based on semester starts below:

  • Winter 2026 Start Students are recommended to apply before August 1st, 2025, to receive a decision by September 1st, 2025, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.?Winter 2026 start students are ineligible to apply after December 1, 2025.  
  • Summer 2026 Start Students are recommended to apply before November 1st, 2025, to receive a decision by December 1st, 2025, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.?Summer 2026 start students are ineligible to apply after April 1, 2026.
  • Fall 2026 Start Students are recommended to apply before February 1st, 2026, to receive a decision by March 1st, 2026, and use their scholarship offer letter as part of their visa application.?Fall 2026 start students are ineligible to apply after April 1, 2026.  

Please note, students cannot apply for two cohorts at the same time. If their application is not successful for a cohort, they are not able to apply for the next one. Unsuccessful students will need to make an application for the 2027 academic year application cycle if their initial start date is deferred.

 

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