Centennial College

Academic Upgrading

Centennial College's Academic Upgrading program offers tuition-free 14-week courses designed to help you achieve your academic and career aspirations. These programs are available throughout the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms, with both day and evening online class options. Our dedicated team will create a personalized learning plan to meet your specific needs. All courses are delivered 100% synchronously and led by instructors. Students benefit from comprehensive support services, including career advising, tutoring, free textbooks, school supplies, and transportation assistance. You will also have full access to Centennial College's facilities within a supportive adult learning environment.

Advertising - Creative and Digital Strategy

This graduate certificate program addresses the growing demand for creative professionals in the digital advertising and marketing sector. Located at the Story Arts Centre in Toronto, the program combines Centennial College's expertise in digital media with business and marketing principles to help you develop engaging digital experiences and impactful creative advertising campaigns. You will gain essential skills in creative strategy, writing, concept development, art direction, collaboration, presentation, and entrepreneurship, while staying current with the latest technologies and platforms in the digital creative field.

Advertising – Media Management

Business - Marketing

Centennial College's Business – Marketing program is designed to equip you with the skills to bridge the gap between an organization and its customers. You will begin by building a strong foundation in core business principles, including accounting, organizational behaviour, business software, customer service, and international business. This will prepare you for specialized marketing courses covering marketing theory, communications, advertising, promotion, account management, sales, and service. The program emphasizes a hands-on approach, incorporating case studies, guest lectures, presentations, projects, and computer simulations, all facilitated by experienced faculty. A blended delivery method is utilized, encouraging the use of online tools and Centennial's Bring Your Own Device program.

Business Administration – Marketing

The Business Administration – Marketing program equips you with the skills to manage the critical link between an organization and its customers. You will learn to leverage social media, customer insights, and business strategy to excel in the marketing field. This program offers a comprehensive business education alongside specialized marketing training. Key areas of marketing study include market research, advertising and promotion, digital marketing (e-marketing, direct marketing, CRM), and brand planning. Courses utilize case studies and industry-standard software like Tableau and Envision, complemented by lectures, assignments, and presentations to develop your decision-making and communication abilities. As a student in this program, you'll have opportunities to participate in marketing competitions at provincial and national levels. The program employs a blended learning approach, encouraging the use of online tools through Centennial's Bring Your Own Device initiative. Additionally, all students gain access to resources from the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) by using their Centennial email for membership, which provides exclusive events, professional development, industry content, and networking opportunities. This program is also recognized by the CMA as an accelerated pathway to the Chartered Marketer (CM) designation.

Community and Justice Services

If you are interested in law, crime, and helping at-risk individuals and communities, the Community and Justice Services program is designed for you. Delivered by the School of Community Care and Public Safety, this program equips you with the expert knowledge and practical skills needed to work with diverse populations, including youth and adults who are at risk, incarcerated, or involved in rehabilitation programs. The curriculum focuses on prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation strategies, alongside practical communication, treatment approaches, group dynamics, program development, case management, and security skills. A significant component of the program includes over 400 hours of placement experience in various settings within the Greater Toronto Area, such as jails, group homes, community centers, courthouses, and schools. Please note that courses are delivered through a combination of in-class, online, and hybrid formats. A minimum grade of C (60%) is required to pass all courses, including those in General Education (GNED) and Communications (COMM).

Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship

For international students beginning undergraduate study at the University of Toronto who are first-time entrants from outside Canada. Students must be nominated by their school, then complete the U of T application and scholarship process. Selection recognises exceptional academic achievement and creativity, with a record of leadership and impact at school.

International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) Award

For international students entering their first undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia (UBC) who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Students must be nominated by their school and require financial support to study at UBC; the award is need-based, covering costs the student and family cannot meet.

Western University National Scholarship Program (Canada)

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents entering full-time undergraduate study at Western University's main campus, with a minimum academic average of 90% in Grade 12 U/M courses (or equivalent), a school nomination, a reference letter, a transcript and an essay.

University of Ottawa International English Scholarships

Open to international undergraduate students who hold a valid Canadian study permit and are newly admitted to an English-language undergraduate programme in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, or the Telfer School of Management. A minimum admission average of 80 percent is needed for the Admission Scholarship and 90 percent for the Academic Excellence Scholarship. Students in the French immersion or French-language streams are not eligible.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Open to Canadian and international students pursuing a doctoral (PhD) degree at a Canadian university. Candidates must be nominated by the Canadian institution, not yet have started the doctoral program beyond defined limits, and demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D)

For doctoral students undertaking a PhD at a Canadian institution, with an outstanding academic record. Awards are made by Canada's tri-agency (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC); applicants apply through their university, and eligibility (including for international students) follows the current Canada Graduate Scholarships rules.