Graduate Certificate [Educational Leadership] From Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British ColumbiaLocation
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Graduate Certificate (Educational Leadership)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$4,551 /Yr

CA$6,321 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$4551 (CAD 6321)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room And Board$3424 (CAD 4755)
Food$2398 (CAD 3330)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$3946 (CAD 5481)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
  • Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership at Simon Fraser University is offered as a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus, course-based program.
  • It offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program consists of courses for a minimum of 18 units.
  • The graduate certificate in educational leadership is a professional credential signifying knowledge and ability in the management and administration of educational organizations. 
  • Some of the courses are:
    • Special Topics 
    • Organizational Theory and Analyses 
    • Policy Processes 
    • Leadership Studies 
    • Evaluation of Educational Programs 
    • Research Designs in Education 
  • The student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1, which helps to increase interaction between professors and students.
  • The Research Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences department has received awards like Cormack Teaching Awards, Dean's Medal Awards, FASS Employee Achievement Awards.
  • The average salary is 58,958 USD.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must be graduated with senior secondary education, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25.
  • Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0. with a minimum grade of C+.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
  • Students completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.00 or 60% in the final years of the program.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

93 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

18

ECTS Credits


Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
  • All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
  • Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
  • Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
  • A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
  • Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

202520242023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Education 101 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 23 in Canada 2025)

QS World University logo
Education 151 out of 450 in Global Ranking
( #6 out of 20 in Canada 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

Career opportunities are:

  • Principal.
  • Assistant principal.
  • District administrator.
  • Instructional coordinator.
  • Director or supervisor.
  • Dean of students or faculty.
  • College provost.
  • University registrar.


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