Project Management - Information Technology (Optional Co-op)

Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters, plus 1 Optional Co-op term
Study language	English
Course code	PMC

Tuition fee	CA$19,756 per program The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$18,041), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$19,756 per program

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$18,041), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible, you must possess: A bachelor’s degree, or an advanced diploma in software development or IT administration. Note: Applicants with a degree or an advanced diploma in IT administration, business or liberal arts with two years of IT-related work experience will be considered for admission. Relevant resumé and references must be provided. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible, you must possess:

A bachelor’s degree, or an advanced diploma in software development or IT administration.

Note: Applicants with a degree or an advanced diploma in IT administration, business or liberal arts with two years of IT-related work experience will be considered for admission. Relevant resumé and references must be provided.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

More information	senecacollege.ca/..grams/fulltime/PMC.html

In this eight-month graduate certificate program, you will learn about the advances in project management taking place in the Information Technology (IT) industry. This program teaches an understanding of when to apply methodologies in the IT industry, including when each methodology is appropriate to use. This program will also refine your project management skills by providing enhanced awareness of IT projects, programs and policies in two consecutive semesters. This program offers an optional work term for students to gain practical experience in the IT sector prior to graduation.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Project management
Project leadership
Accounting and finance
Systems development
Quality assurance
Contract law and ethics
Manage the scope, timing and quality of a project
Document project goals and deliverables
Project control procedures, resource management, change management and risk management

Professional Certification

This curriculum provides graduates with the requisite theory and the professional development units necessary to write the qualifying examinations for the following Project Management Institute credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Professional and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner.

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore: