Foundations for Business (Cert) at Concordia University Montréal

Concordia University Montréal

Canada, Montreal West

University Rank:#465

Concordia University Montréal offers the Certificate of Foundations for Business (Cert) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Sir George Williams (SGW) campus in Montreal West, Canada. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for foundations for business (cert) and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 29,027 / year, and the next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

About Foundations for Business (Cert)

Why study Foundations for Business?

This 30-credit undergraduate certificate program caters to students who wish to develop the necessary background for further study in undergraduate degree programs in Business. It also may be of interest to students whose preference is to follow a short program of study or to learn important foundations for business studies.

Students who are admitted to the Certificate and wish to continue in a degree program should apply for admission to that program within the first 30 credits.

Disciplines

John Molson School of Business

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Foundations for Business (Cert) at Concordia University Montréal

Entry Requirements

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

Quebec CEGEP: 23.5 overall
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
High school: B- overall
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- ACT or SAT is not required
- AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.5/7 overall
- Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
Baccalauréat français: 12 overall
- Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
University transfer (internal): 2.3 overall
- Students must submit a new admissions application to the University
University transfer (external): C

You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

English Requirements

PTEMin 61
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

English language Requirements

Results must be less than two years old at the time of your application in order to be accepted as proof of language proficiency. Depending on your test score, you may be required to take a placement test after being admitted to Concordia. This placement test will determine whether you need to enroll in English Second Language (ESL) courses while pursuing your degree, usually within the first year.

TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language

TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special home edition: 70
Tests taken January 2026 or later (new TOEFL score scale): 4.0 with no section below 3.5
To ensure your TOEFL results are forwarded directly to Concordia University, you must indicate 0956.00 as the “Institution Code” when you write the test. “MyBest Scores” are accepted.

IELTS

International English Language Testing System

6 with no component under 5.5
Candidates must take the “Academic Module.” The IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Online are accepted.
The Concordia University Language Test Centre offers the IELTS test.

DET

Duolingo English Test

105 with no subscore under 90

PTE Academic

Pearson English Language Test

50 with a minimum of 46 in speaking and writing

Career Opportunities after Completing Foundations for Business (Cert)

After your degree

Thanks to Concordia's emphasis on taking an interdisciplinary approach to your field of study, you'll graduate with a depth of knowledge informed by an understanding of how your subject connects to the wider world. You'll be ideally positioned to succeed in a professional role that demands rigorous analytical thinking, sharp communication skills and the ability to approach problem-solving from multiple dimensions.

Learn more at John Molson School of Business Career Management Services

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

29,027 / year

Foundations for Business (Cert) at Concordia University Montréal

Concordia University Montréal

Canada, Montreal West