Our CESD progam focuses on putting economic and social development theory into practice in rural communities. Students learn to contribute directly to the quality of life in their own communities and acquire skills transferable to development initiatives around the world.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in private or public agencies in Canada and abroad. They may also work as social and economic development officers in non-Aboriginal and First Nations communities. Graduates may also explore entrepreneurial CESD opportunities.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 12 Math (C, U)

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Program of Studies

Semester 1
AC1004 Accounting I
CM1903 Communications I (CM1903-A)
GN1082 College Success
IN1013 Computer Applications I
MR1033 Introduction to Marketing I
SE1004 Community Economic Development I
SE3013 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics

Semester 2
AC2004 Accounting II
CM2903 Communications II (CM2903-A)
IN2013 Computer Applications II
MR2014 Introduction to Marketing II
SE3004 Community Social Economic Development I
SE5033 Aboriginal Social and Economic Development I
SE6023 Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution

Semester 3
BU1073 Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
BU3013 Macroeconomics
BU3053 Entrepreneurial Skills
GN2133 Law and Ethics
SE1033 CESD Topics - Leadership
SE2004 Community Economic Development II
SE6013 First Nations Social and Economic Development II

Semester 4
AC4034 Management Accounting I
AC4053 Financial Management I
BU6074 Management of Non-Profit Organizations
MR4043 Market Research
SE4003 Government Funding and Community Resources
SE4004 Community Social Development II
SE4012 CESD Topics – Social Entrepreneurship

Program Contant:

Haileybury Campus Contact:
Gerry Bilodeau
705-672-3376 ext. 8822
bilodeaug@northern.on.ca

Kirkland Lake Campus and Contact North Contact:
Michael Studd
705-567-9291 ext. 3633
studdm@northern.on.c