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Nonprofit Leadership (Certificate) at Mount Saint Vincent University

Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership gives students the knowledge and skills for senior leadership positions in nonprofit sector organizations. It can be taken separately or concurrently with another MSVU programme.

Faculty: Professional Studies  |  Duration: 4.0 units  |  Study mode: part-time / online  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Four units: six required courses (BUSI 2230, 2601, 3338, 3602, 3603 and 3604) and 1.0 unit of Arts and/or Science electives.

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Entry requirements

General entry (undergraduate calendar 2.1.4): high school graduation with a minimum of five university-preparatory Grade XII courses, an overall average of 70% or higher and no individual grade below 60%; applicants with averages of 65-69% are reviewed individually and normally complete Student Success Programs. Grade XII academic English at 65% or higher is required. International applicants need a university-preparatory qualification from their own country and, if English is not their first language, an accepted English test (TOEFL, IELTS, CanTest, MELAB or CAEL). Mature applicants who have not met the formal requirements may apply under the Mature Admissions Policy. Bachelor of Business Administration entry also requires Grade XI and XII academic or advanced mathematics (or Math at Work with a minimum of 70%). Transfer or non-degree students need a GPA of 2.0 over 3.0 units. The same entrance requirements apply to the Nonprofit Leadership certificate.

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Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 4.0 units

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