Preparatory Studies

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Our preparatory programs can help to advance your knowledge and help you pursue further postsecondary education. Browse through our Preparatory Studies programs and complete a certificate that could open doors to opportunities to enrol in higher levels of education, such as apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, collaborative degrees, credit transfer, grad studies and more.

Note: Preparatory Studies programs require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a grade 12 English credit. Depending on the particular program, additional credits may also be required.

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Theme Program Length Credential Location Availability Co-op Start Date International A - Z Fast Track

All Business Communication Arts Community Services Graduate Studies Health Preparatory Studies Technology Skilled Trades

All Four years or more One year or less Three years Two years

All Business Management Certificate Degree Microcredential Mohawk College Certificate Ontario College Advanced Diploma Ontario College Certificate Ontario College Diploma Ontario College Graduate Certificate

All Centre for Aviation Technology at Hamilton International Airport (HA) Fennell Campus (FF) Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH) Mississauga Campus Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre (OC) Online Learning Six Nations Polytechnic - Brantford (SB) Six Nations Polytechnic - Ohsweken (SN) Stoney Creek Campus for Skilled Trades (SC) Wentworth Heights - Schlegel

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All Co-op No co-op

All August February January May November September

All Available to International Students

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Accessible Media Production - 390

Advanced Police Studies - 226

Advanced Security Management - 174

Advertising and Marketing Communications Management - 652 Available to International

Analytics for Business Decision Making - 386 Available to International

Animation 3D - 373 Available to International

Applied Music Available to International

Applied Music Preparatory - 105 Available to International

Architectural Technician - 420 Available to International

Architectural Technology - 531 Available to International

Art and Design Foundations - 270 Available to International

Autism and Behavioural Science - 164 Available to International

Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer - 310B

Automotive Service Technician - 310S

Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance - 269 Available to International

Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures - 289 Available to International

Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance - 299 Available to International

Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Building Renovation Technology) - 621

Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Business - Trades) - 622

Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Electrician) - 624

Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Motive Power Technician) - 623

Bachelor of Technology Partnership: Combined Degree/Diploma Program

Bachelor of Technology Partnership: Degree Completion Program

Biotechnology (Health) - 370 - 670 Available to International

Biotechnology - 369 - 669 Available to International

Biotechnology - Advanced - 671

Brain Disorders Management - 470 Available to International

Broadcasting - Radio & Creative Content - 520

Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media - 651 Available to International

Business (General) (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 672 Available to International

Business (General) - 320 Available to International

Business - Accounting - 316 - 356 Available to International

Business - Financial Services - 303 Available to International

Business - Marketing - 319 Available to International

Business Administration - 632 Available to International

Business Administration - Accounting - 364 Available to International

Business Administration - Human Resources - 363 Available to International

Business Administration - Marketing - 362 - 366 Available to International

Business Analysis - 334 Available to International

Business Fundamentals - Small Business - 354 Available to International

Canadian Health Care for Foreign Trained Professionals (International Only) - 993 Available to International

Canadian Workplace Culture - 228

Cardiovascular Technology - 728 Available to International

Career Pathways - 361 Available to International

Chemical Engineering Technology (Co-op) - 533 Available to International

Child and Youth Care - 612 Available to International

Child and Youth Worker - 620A

Child Development Practitioner - 620C

Civil Engineering Technician - 421 Available to International

Civil Engineering Technology - 534 Available to International

Civil Engineering Technology - Transportation - 524 Available to International

Communications Media Practices - 266

Community and Justice Services - 286 - 288 Available to International

Community and Social Services Management - 987

Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) - 284

Community Pharmacy Assistant - 796 Available to International

Computer Engineering Technician - 583

Computer Engineering Technician - Mechatronic Systems - 563 Available to International

Computer Engineering Technology - Mechatronic Systems - 562 Available to International

Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems - 447 - 455 Available to International

Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 674 - 679 Available to International

Computer Systems Technician - Software Support (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 676 - 680 Available to International

Computer Systems Technician - Software Support - 548 - 558 Available to International

Computer Systems Technology - Network Engineering and Security Analyst - 555 Available to International

Computer Systems Technology - Software Development - 559 Available to International

Concurrent Disorders - 252 Available to International

Construction Engineering Technician - 451

Construction Engineering Technician - Building Renovation - 462 Available to International

Construction Techniques - 452 Available to International

Construction Techniques - Plumbing - 584

Creative Arts Business - 387

Cyber Security Analytics - 557 Available to International

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography - 717

Digital Health - 594 Available to International

Digital Health Bachelors Degree (Honours) - 595 Available to International

Diploma RPN to BScN Degree - 755

Early Childhood Education (Intensive) - 263

Early Childhood Education - 213 Available to International

Educational Support - 747 Available to International

Electrical Engineering Technician - Power - 403 - 433 Available to International

Electrical Engineering Technology - 582 Available to International

Electrician (Construction & Maintenance) - 309A

Elevating Devices Mechanic - 636E

Energy Systems Engineering Technology - 360 Available to International

Environmental Technician - 453 - 463 Available to International

Ethics in Healthcare and Social Services

Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2 - 049 Available to International

General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (Domestic) - 278

General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (International) - 478 Available to International

General Arts and Science Certificate (College Transfer) - 230 Available to International

General Arts and Science Diploma (University Transfer) - 208 Available to International

General Carpenter - 403A

Global Business Management (International Only) - 967 Available to International

Global Business Management (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 673 Available to International

Graphic Design - 508 Available to International

Health, Wellness and Fitness - 268 Available to International

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques - 180 Available to International

Human Resources Management - 113 Available to International

Human Services Foundation - 276 Available to International

Industrial Electrician - 442A

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - 433A

Instrumentation and Control Technician - 447A

Insurance - 318 - 368 Available to International

International Business Management (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 677 Available to International

International Business Management - 116 Available to International

Journalism - 297 Available to International

Learning Disability Specialist - 485

Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) - 413 - 473 Available to International

Massage Therapy - 469 Available to International

Mechanical Engineering Technology - 529 Available to International

Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices - 484 - 684 Available to International

Mechanical Techniques (Advanced Manufacturing Operations) - 568

Mechanical Techniques (Plumbing) - 576

Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication) - 574

Medical Radiation Sciences - 729

Mental Health and Disability Management - 475 Available to International

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) - 437A

Motive Power Fundamentals - 187 Available to International

Motive Power Technician - 446 Available to International

Multimedia Storytelling - 388

Nursing (BScN) - 731

Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant - 746 Available to International

Office Administration - Executive - 327 Available to International

Office Administration - General - 380 Available to International

Office Administration - Health Services (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 675 Available to International

Office Administration - Health Services - 335 Available to International

Office Administration - Legal - 328 Available to International

Paralegal - 285 Available to International

Personal Support Worker (Accelerated) - no tuition, no fees - 995

Personal Support Worker - 110 Available to International

Pharmacy Technician - 407 Available to International

Photography - Still and Motion - 378 Available to International

Plumber - 306A

Police Foundations - 218 - 258

Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class - 348

Power Engineering Techniques - 482 Available to International

Practical Nursing - 715

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees - 339 Available to International

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas - 340 Available to International

Pre-Justice - 250

Pre-Media and Entertainment - 194 Available to International

Pre-Technology - 168 Available to International

Project Management - 399 Available to International

Protection, Security and Investigation - 293 - 294 Available to International

Public Relations - 166 Available to International

Quality Engineering Technician - Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) - 439 Available to International

Recreation Therapy (Intensive) - 963

Recreation Therapy - 283 Available to International

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic - 313A

Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic - 313D

Sheet Metal Worker - 308A

Social Service Worker (Intensive) - 955

Social Service Worker - 215 Available to International

Steamfitter - 307A

Supply Chain Management (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 678 Available to International

Supply Chain Management - 385 Available to International

Supportive Care Assistant

Tourism - 964 Available to International

Truck and Coach Technician - 310T

Urban and Regional Planning Technician - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - 406 - 606 Available to International

Utilities Systems Operator - 486

Virtual Reality Multimedia Production - 656 Available to International

Welder - 456A

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