Study abroad at the University of Waterloo!
Students have the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology from the University of Waterloo, Canada's most innovative university.
Immerse yourself in Waterloo's vibrant innovation ecosystem through dynamic, hands-on project-based learning focused on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, guided by visionary professors and industry trailblazers in entrepreneurship.
Gain key insights in these four areas with 96 hours of programming led by University of Waterloo professors
New Venture Creation and Innovation Management
Focuses on the end-to-end process of building successful startups, form opportunity identification through to launch and scaling. This includes developing frameworks for evaluating market opportunities, understanding innovation processes, crafting minimum variable products, and establishing product-market fit. The area emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical application of startup methodologies. Participants will apply their entrepreneurial thinking skills to examine the need for targeted action to develop validated solutions to global challenges.
Strategy and Market Development
Addresses the strategic aspects of building and growing ventures in competitive markets. This combines competitive analysis, market research, go-to-market strategy, and business model development. The focus is on helping entrepreneurs develop sustainable competitive advantages and effectively position their ventures in the marketplace.
Leadership and Entrepreneurial Mindset
Develops the personal and interpersonal capabilities needed for entrepreneurial success. This includes leadership development, negotiation skills, team building, and entrepreneurial thinking. The area helps students develop resilience, adaptability, and the decision-making capabilities needed in uncertain and rapidly changing environments. Through analyzing real-world problems and issues related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), participants will have opportunity to not only apply problem-solving skills to real-world scenarios and case studies, but to showcase their own entrepreneurial responses to complex problems.
Finance and Resource Management
Encompasses the financial and operational aspects of running entrepreneurial ventures. This includes startup financing, financial modeling, venture capital, accounting principles, and resource allocation. Students learn to develop financial projections, understand funding mechanisms, and make strategic decisions about resource deployment in resource-constrained environments.
Explore and grow - inside and outside the classroom
In addition to deepening your expertise in sustainable development and entrepreneurial innovation, this international experience refines your critical thinking and intercultural engagement skills while immersing you in Waterloo's vibrant innovation ecosystem, ultimately transforming you into a proactive global citizen ready to tackle complex challenges.
About the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business is the academic engine for entrepreneurship at the University of Waterloo. We offer immersive undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with the skills to commercialize ideas, lead ventures, and drive innovation. With specialized programs, such as the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET) and the PhD in Entrepreneurship and Organization, we provide an entrepreneurial education that integrates world-class research with practical business application. Our graduates emerge as leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, ready to transform industries and create lasting impact in the global economy.
Program details
Date: July 28 - August 22, 2025
Fees: $4,638 CAD
The total cost to participate in this program, including airport pick-up, transportation, accommodation, health insurance, and meals, is $4,638 CAD.
QUESTIONS?
For further information, please contact Ishari Waduwara-Jayabahu at ishari.waduwara-jayabahu@uwaterloo.ca, Cristen Brown at cristen.brown@uwaterloo.ca, or Grant Leach at grant.leach@uwaterloo.ca.
About Renison University College
Renison University College is one of four affiliated colleges at the University of Waterloo. Located on the Waterloo campus, Renison provides a small community experience within the larger University of Waterloo student population. Since its founding, the college has delivered innovative courses and programs that help students, teachers, and other professionals succeed in academic and professional environments.