Graduate Certificate – Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management (1506)

The Health Care Administration Management – Nursing Leadership graduate certificate program is designed for healthcare professionals—specifically those with a nursing background—who wish to transition into administrative, managerial, or leadership roles. The curriculum focuses on strategic human resources management, practical communication techniques, organizational culture, continuous improvement, and project management tailored to clinical environments.

Note: This specialized management program does not qualify graduates to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province.

Academic Qualification: Undergraduate Diploma completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.