Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Program description - May 2026

Whether you are considering starting your own business or using these skills to stand out in the competitive job market, Conestoga's one-year Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduate certificate is your gateway to success.

Located in the heart of one of Canada's top innovation hubs, our program immerses you in entrepreneurship and innovation, essential for advancing your career.

In the classroom, you will address new venture creation, market research and experimentation, corporate innovation, marketing, communication, and more. Beyond the classroom, you'll have opportunities to explore local business incubators, participate in networking events with startups and other innovative companies in the business community, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry professionals.

You will engage in dynamic classroom discussions and hands-on activities designed to push you to think and act like an entrepreneur, seeking solutions and driving innovation in a fast-changing world. Additionally, you will build a powerful network within the local business and innovation community, setting the stage for your next career move - launching your startup or becoming a game-changing innovator in an established company.