Community and Social Service Management

This graduate certificate program at Conestoga focuses on developing the required skills for managing public and non-profit community and social service organizations. Students of the program will have the opportunity to learn community development methods and will acquire strategies for relationship building, community outreach and community leadership. Human resources, financial management, project management, entrepreneurship in social enterprises, principles of management as well as business development and fundraising will also be addressed. Students will enhance their understanding of community-based social policy and public administration and gain perspectives on social, cultural and political issues. The program includes a work placement experience that allows students to gain practical experience working in a government, community-based, or social service agency or organization.