SCHOOL of CONTINUING EDUCATION
Professional Development
SCE International offers six executive professional development programs for international students to further develop their education with practical projects and social skill building for a truly Canadian University experience.
Program Details
- Full-time study
- 12 months in length
- Fees are $18,700 CAD and do not include accommodation, travel, or non-academic fees
- Focus on one of the areas of Bookkeeping & Accounting Technology, Business Analysis, Digital Experience Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
- Intake dates are September and January (except for the Digital Experience Design program which offers only a September intake).
- All programs include courses in professional communication and development using a Canadian business context.
- The Capstone Project provides an opportunity to apply in-class learning to a real-world problem identified by a local organization.
- These programs are non-credit and don't yield a Ministry-approved credential. However, they are designated by Advanced Education which qualifies potential students to apply for a study permit.
Learn more about each program:
Executive Professional Development for International Students
Learn foundational financial skills that can be used to effectively prepare budgets, perform financial analysis and more. Gain bookkeeping and accounting knowledge and skills while developing your English professional language competency.
Executive Professional Development for International Students
Would you like to develop your business analysis and professional communication skills in a Canadian context? Business Analysts are engaged at all levels of organizations and in a wide range of business environments. Demand for expertise in Business Analysis is increasing. As an Endorsed Education Provider with IIBA®, MacEwan offers business analysis courses that are based on the BABOK® Guide, the internationally recognized standards of the profession. You will walk away with a thorough understanding of business analysis best practices, tools and techniques that you can apply to your work or help you prepare to write the CBAP® exam.
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Executive Professional Development for International Students
Would you like to develop your project management and professional communication skills in a Canadian context? Learn strategic planning skills and how to organize and motivate the right team, delegate tasks, manage time and budgets, and manage projects of all sizes from initiation through completion. You will gain project management knowledge and skills while developing your English professional language competency.
Gain an understanding of logistics strategy, organization, and analysis of logistics systems. Gain supply chain management knowledge and skills while developing your English professional language competency.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have a post secondary degree or diploma with at least one year of relevant work experience in industry.
- Successful applicants require a minimum English language proficiency of Academic IELTS 6.0 on each band or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 80.
- Applications must meet eligibility criteria for all necessary study and work permits.
Duolingo English Test
Minimum overall band score of 110.
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IELTS–Academic
6.0 in each band.
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Minimum total score of 80.
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Next steps
Applications are accepted online and a $110 (non-refundable) application fee is required to assess your credentials and evaluate the application. When you are ready to apply please select which program you are interested in from the list above.
All communications will go to your MacEwan email address. After you applied, you should have received a MacEwan username letter with your MacEwan University email address. Log in to myportal.macewan.ca to access your MacEwan Gmail account. We will also send your MacEwan username to the email account you listed on your application. This will be the username and password you use to log in to myPortal.MacEwan.ca. You can check your admission status, your tuition and fee amounts owing. Once you are offered acceptance, you can accept your offer and make deposit payments through this student system. If you did not receive this letter with your login information - please email SCEinternational@macewan.ca
Applicants are solely responsible for applying for and obtaining necessary study permits from government agencies, and for ensuring they meet eligibility criteria for study permits and working in Canada.
International student specialists at MacEwan International work closely with our students to prepare them for studying and living in Canada.
Proof of Study permit approval
To secure a seat in your program and be enrolled in classes, you must submit your study permit approval to the School of Continuing Education by the deadline.
Study permit approval submission deadline:
Winter: December 1
Fall: August 15
Upload a copy of your study permit approval through myStudentSystem.
- Log in to myPortal.MacEwan.ca using your MacEwan username and password.
- Launch myStudentSystem from the Quick Links menu.
- From your student homepage, Select My Documents.
- In the Document Type dropdown menu, select Study Permit.
- Click Upload Document. A pop-up window will appear.
- Click My Device to search for your file, or
- Drag your file into the box
- Click Upload.
Prepare for SCE International Program Orientation Dates. After you arrive in Canada, this will be your first opportunity to visit the school, talk to staff in person and learn what to expect during the program. Attendance is mandatory. Orientation dates and details will be emailed to your mymacewan.ca email account, including times and location at City Centre Campus.
There will be opportunities to meet with SCE International staff one-on-one as the term begins. Dates and times will be emailed to your mymacewan.ca email account once the term has started.
Resources available for you:
- How to apply for Alberta Health Care (Medical)
- Answering questions about the program
- Showing you how to use your MacEwan Portal and Student Centre to access information
- Answering your questions about life in Edmonton
- Introducing you to MacEwan's policies and other guidelines
After you have accepted your admission offer from MacEwan University and pay the confirmation deposit, you are officially a MacEwan University, School of Continuing Education student. You can start looking after the many details that will make your international education a success.
International student specialists at MacEwan International work closely with our students to prepare them for studying and living in Canada.
MacEwan International // PRE-DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL Information
Moving somewhere new can be both exciting and overwhelming. Finding a place to live, opening a bank account, learning bus and bike routes—there is a lot to know and do. International student specialists at MacEwan International have created resources to help you settle into life in your new city.
confer date
All credentials issued for a specific academic term include a "confer date," which is the official date that your certification is awarded. The confer date is indicated on transcripts, parchments and verification of credential letters. Your credential does not appear on your transcript in myStudentSystem until the confer date.
The confer date for International professional development programs completed in the Fall 2024 term is December 17, 2024.
Graduation ceremony
The School of Continuing Education holds two graduation events each year. If you complete your program in December, your graduation event will be held in December. If you complete your program in August, your graduation event will be held in August.
If you complete your program in December 2024 your graduation event is December 20, 2024.
Policies and guidelines
Non-credit means courses do not count for University-level credit towards a degree or diploma program. Non-credit courses are designed to supplement your existing education and experience. There is more flexibility in the learning objectives and they are taught by experienced industry professionals who are currently working or have dedicated experience in the field. Many of the courses offered for professional and personal development are noncredit courses. More information about non-credit courses can be found in our non-credit policy documentation.
Sometimes the School of Continuing Education partners with outside institutions to provide access to a greater variety of courses. Because of this, our gift certificates and discounts can only be applied to MacEwan owned noncredit courses.
If you have any questions about the status of a course, please contact us at (780) 497-4400 or sce@macewan.ca.
This policy is currently under review.
Refunds for courses more than four weeks long
For courses more than four weeks in length, a 100 percent refund is available to students who withdraw before the day of the second scheduled class in a face-to-face course unless exceptions are stipulated in the program guide and/or registration forms.
Courses less than four weeks long
For workshops, seminars and short courses that are four weeks or less, a 100 percent refund is available to students who withdraw five calendar days before the first scheduled class unless exceptions are stipulated in the program guide and/or registration forms. No refund is available after the deadline date.
Courses offered on behalf of other institutions
When courses are offered on behalf of another learning institution or agency, the refund category will be in accordance with the signed contract. Please contact the School of Continuing Education for details and deadlines.
Admission confirmation deposits
A portion of the admission confirmation deposit may be refundable for domestic students. International admission confirmation deposits are non-refundable.
Students will be enrolled in their courses prior to start of class and there will be no schedule changes permitted. Students will have until the Add/Drop deadline (for more information, click here) to withdraw from their program without term fee charges.
You must have a minimum of 80 percent in-class attendance in order to successfully complete the course or to receive a professional development certificate. Some courses may require 100 percent attendance for successful completion and students will be informed in class.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Prospective International Professional Development Certificate Students
Questions involving work permits, living accommodation, or banking information must be directed to MacEwan International.
Our non-credit programs are affiliated with professional organizations that oversee and approve our course offerings. This means that the program presented to students is current and based on emerging practices and approaches used by professionals in the field. Additionally, there sometimes is an opportunity to obtain certification or acknowledgment from that professional organization.
- Professional Development Certificate
- Professional Communication Certificate of Attendance
- Impressive resume additions including experience in a Canadian business context
- Gain international contacts to build your professional network
Success in this program and for the student to adapt to Canadian workplace expectations relies on attendance, academic success, group work and collaboration, and proper classroom conduct.
Tuition fees are due on the last day of the first month of the new term.
Visit Fees & Financial Information Payment Deadlines page for actual dates.
Payment plans can be set up with Financial Services, located at Room 7-110, MacEwan University City Centre Campus. Please contact AcctRec@macewan.ca
Class schedules vary by student group, but expect to take 5–7 hours of class per day Monday to Thursday. If there are any additional days for special events or guest speakers, students will be informed in advance.
Class schedules cannot be changed as this is a cohort (group) model program.
If you are enrolled in the Bookkeeping and Accounting, Business Analysis, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management and Logistics Professional Development Certificate programs, your classes could be scheduled anytime between 8 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. Do not make any other commitments during this time frame. Two months before the program begins, you can confirm your schedule online on your MacEwan Student Portal.
If you are enrolled in the Full-Stack Web Development or Digital Experience Design Professional Development Certificate program, your schedule may consist of daytime and evening classes on alternating weekdays and/or weekends for 5–7 hours per day. Two months before the program begins, you can confirm your schedule online on your MacEwan Student Portal.
For Current International Professional Development Certificate Students
Effective Fall 2024 term, all students are eligible for a UPASS. This cost will be reflected within the non-academic fees.
You are eligible for basic Alberta Health Care coverage once you have applied and received your Alberta Health Care card. Further support can be provided during orientation session regarding application forms. You should apply for the Alberta Health Care card within one week of moving to Canada.
We do suggest that all students purchase extended health care coverage in case of any emergencies. Options include (but are not limited to) AB Blue Cross, Cover Me, Sunlife. You will have to pay a monthly fee for insurance coverage.
Change your email account, address, or other contact information in myStudentSystem under Student Center. You can navigate to these pages through the MyPortal homepage.
Non-credit study
Information about requesting a transcript for your School of Continuing Education courses is found on the SCE Student Information page.
With your student ID, you can borrow books, access print services, DVDs, calculators, laptops, and phone chargers from the library. To borrow them, you just need to provide the librarian with your student ID and then return them at the end of your borrowing time frame. You can also find space for quiet individual study here.
Information regarding textbook pick-up will be communicated to students.
Username and password
Your MacEwan username and a temporary password were sent to the email account listed on your application to MacEwan University. You will be prompted to change your password the first time you log in. Use your MacEwan username and password to log in to myPortal.MacEwan.ca.
If you did not receive this email with your login information, please email SCEinternational@macewan.ca
myPortal.MacEwan.ca
myPortal.MacEwan.ca is the university's student portal, where you can find links to several online applications and tools for students, such as:
- Your MacEwan University student email account (Gmail)
- myStudentSystem: to track your application, see your weekly schedule, pay fees and manage personal information
- paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs: to access electronic materials for your classes
- Library: to search for books, articles and more
- Technology Support: for troubleshooting help
Using myStudentSystem
Use myStudentSystem to access your finances, personal information, class schedule, and more. Access myStudentSystem through myPortal.MacEwan.ca.
- Log in to myPortal.MacEwan.ca using your MacEwan username and password
- Launch myStudentSystem from the Quick Links menu.
- Navigate to Main Menu > Self Service > Student Center
In the Student Center, you will be able to view your current account balance, your weekly schedule, your term enrolment report, your grades, and your current contact information (including your home address, email address, and phone number). If you need to change any of your contact information, you may do so here by clicking on the information you would like to update (for example, clicking on “Home Address” will allow you to edit your currently listed address).
If you need help using myStudentSystem, we’ve prepared instructions and videos to guide you.
Book an appointment with the Student Support Centre through our online booking option.