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 Apprenticeship Location Availability Co-op Start Date International Fast Track
All Business Community Services Creative Industries Graduate Studies Health Preparatory Studies Technology Skilled Trades
All Four years or more One and a half years One year or less Three years Two years
All Business Management Certificate Degree Eligible for Ontario College Certificate Microcredential Mohawk College Certificate Ontario College Advanced Diploma Ontario College Certificate Ontario College Diploma Ontario College Graduate Certificate
All Apprenticeship Program
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) Tansley Woods - Schlegel Wentworth Heights - Schlegel
All Closed Open
All Co-op No co-op
All August February January May November September
All Available to International Students
All Fast Track available
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Advanced Police Studies - 226
Advanced Security Management - 174
Advertising and Marketing Communications Management - 652
Analytics for Business Decision Making - 386
Animation - 393
Applied Music
Architectural Technician - 420
Architectural Technology - 531
Art and Design Foundations - 270
Autism and Behavioural Science - 164
Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer - 310B
Automotive Service Technician - 310S
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance - 269
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures - 289
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance - 299
Bachelor of Analytics and Data Management (Honours) - 392
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 - 370 - 670
Biotechnology - Advanced - 671
Brain Disorders Management - 470
Broadcasting - Radio & Creative Content - 520
Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media - 651
Business (General) (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 672
Business (General) - 320
Business - Accounting - 316 - 356
Business - Financial Services - 303
Business - Marketing - 319
Business Administration - 632
Business Administration - Accounting - 364
Business Administration - Human Resources - 363
Business Administration - Marketing - 362 - 366
Business Analysis - 334
Business Fundamentals - Small Business - 354
Canadian Health Care for Foreign Trained Professionals (International Only) - 993
Cardiovascular Technology - 728
Career Pathways - 361
Chemical Engineering Technology - 533
Child and Youth Care - 612
Child Development Practitioner - 620C
Civil Engineering Technician - 421
Civil Engineering Technology - 534
Civil Engineering Technology - Transportation - 524
Community and Justice Services - 286 - 288
Community and Social Services Management - 987
Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) - 284
Community Pharmacy Assistant (International) - 375
Community Pharmacy Assistant - 796
Computer Engineering Technician - Mechatronic Systems - 563
Computer Engineering Technology - Mechatronic Systems - 562
Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems - 447 - 455
Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 679
Computer Systems Technician - Software Support (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 680
Computer Systems Technician - Software Support - 548 - 558
Computer Systems Technology - Network Engineering and Security Analyst - 555
Computer Systems Technology - Software Development - 559
Concurrent Disorders - 252
Construction Engineering Technician - 451
Construction Engineering Technician - Building Renovation - 462
Construction Techniques - 452
Construction Techniques - Plumbing - 584
Cyber Security Analytics - 557
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography - 717
Digital Health - 594
Digital Health Bachelors Degree (Honours) - 595
Diploma RPN to BScN Degree - 755
Early Childhood Education (Intensive) - 263
Early Childhood Education (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 681
Early Childhood Education - 213
Educational Support - 747
Electrical Engineering Technician - Power - 403 - 433
Electrical Engineering Technology - 582
Electrician (Construction & Maintenance) - 309A
Elevating Devices Mechanic - 636E
Energy Systems Engineering Technology - 360
Environmental Technician - 453 - 463
Esports Administration - 355
Ethics in Healthcare and Social Services
Game - Design - 374
Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2 - 049
GAS-English for Academic Purposes 2023-24 (Domestic & International) - 478
General Arts and Science Certificate (College Transfer) - 230
General Arts and Science Diploma (University Transfer) - 208
General Carpenter - 403A
General Machinist - 429A
Global Business Management (International Only) - 967
Global Business Management (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 673
Graphic Design - 508
Health, Wellness and Fitness - 268
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques - 180
Horticulture Technician - 441C
Human Resources Management - 113
Industrial Electrician - 442A
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - 433A
Instrumentation and Control Technician - 447A
Insurance - 318 - 368
International Business Management - Product Management (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 682
International Business Management - Product Management - 516
Journalism - 297
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - 769
Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) - 413 - 473
Massage Therapy - 469
Mechanical Engineering Technology - 529
Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices - 484 - 684
Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication) - 574
Medical Radiation Sciences - 729
Mental Health and Disability Management - 475
Metal Fabricator (Fitter) - 437A
Motive Power Fundamentals - 187
Motive Power Technician - 446
Nursing (BScN) - 731
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant - 746
Office Administration - Executive - 327
Office Administration - General - 380
Office Administration - Health Services (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 675
Office Administration - Health Services - 335
Office Administration - Legal - 328
Paralegal - 285
Personal Support Worker - 110
Pharmacy Technician (Fast-Track) - 607
Pharmacy Technician - 407
Photography - Still and Motion - 378
Plumber - 306A
Police Foundations - 218 - 258
Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class - 348
Power Engineering Techniques - 482
Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging Stream) - 758
Practical Nursing - 715
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees - 339
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas - 340
Pre-Media and Entertainment - 194
Pre-Technology - 168
Project Management - 399
Protection, Security and Investigation - 293 - 294
Public Relations - Corporate Communications - 766
Quality Engineering Technician - Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) - 439
Recreation Therapy (Accelerated) - 353
Recreation Therapy (Intensive) - 963
Recreation Therapy - 283
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
Steamfitter - 307A
Supply Chain Management (Mississauga Campus - International Only) - 678
Supply Chain Management - 385
Supportive Care Assistant
Tourism - 964
Truck and Coach Technician - 310T
Urban and Regional Planning Technician - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - 406 - 606
Utilities Systems Operator - 486
Welder - 456A

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