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Program description - September 2025

Strong intercultural communication and leadership skills are vital for organizations to meet the challenges of an ever-changing economic landscape. Intercultural communication and leadership skills are required to ensure success in every for-profit, non-profit, co-operative, small, medium, and large organization.

This Ontario College Graduate Certificate will prepare you with the skills to be an effective leader and follower in any situation, complementing your current educational credentials for further career success. Students will develop the skills to lead, manage and communicate within diverse organizations. Learning will be supported through active learning methods including problem solving, case studies, speakers' forums, group work and individual reflections to develop a repertoire of skills to build intercultural competence and leadership.

This program is one of a kind and is not offered at any other Ontario college. Graduates will gain specialized career expertise, knowledge, and skills, as well as practical experience that will enable them to start or further their career in organizational leadership roles. As a graduate of this program, you will gain and enhance your skills and employability to support your long-term goals for career advancement.

Program details

Code: 1561
Start: September 2025
Campus: Waterloo
Delivery: In person
Length: 1 year (2 academic terms)
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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Tuition & fees

Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.

Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.

2 Terms

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International

Tuition
$5758.72
$16319.00
Ancillary Fees
$1904.22
$3203.22
Total Fees
$7662.94
$19522.22

Canadian fee details

Description Fall 2025 Winter 2026
Program Tuition Fee (ACR) $2879.36 $2879.36
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.16 $8.16
CSI Association Fee $104.04 $104.04
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $354.00 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 -
CSI UPass Fee $124.91 $124.91
*eText Fee $211.00 $155.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ONE Card Fee $8.50 $8.50
Student Services $89.00 $89.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $75.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $10.00 $10.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $35.00 $35.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $4088.97 $3573.97
Year Total   $7662.94

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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International fee details

Description Fall 2025 Winter 2026
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $8159.50 $8159.50
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.16 $8.16
CSI Association Fee $104.04 $104.04
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $595.00 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $308.00 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 -
CSI UPass Fee $124.91 $124.91
*eText Fee $211.00 $155.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00 $375.00
ONE Card Fee $8.50 $8.50
Student Services $89.00 $89.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $75.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $10.00 $10.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $35.00 $35.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $10293.11 $9229.11
Year Total   $19522.22

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Waterloo

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