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Diploma in
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Diploma in School Board Administration
is designed for Ontario school board professionals who wish to develop and
enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities related to school board business
functions and operations. Facilitated by an expert team of instructors, the program
explores a broad range of strategic multidisciplinary topics that strengthen
participants’ ability to effectively identify and manage business opportunities and
challenges within the Ontario school board environment.
Benefits of the Program
Achieve your diploma by successfully completing six (6) online core courses and
four (4) in-class electives. Integrate studies into your busy schedule. There are
no prerequisites for any of the courses and there are twenty-eight (28) electives
to choose from. Create your own academic plan by choosing the electives that
meet your needs.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the program requires successful completion of post-secondary
education (e.g., Undergraduate degree or College Diploma). Special admission
consideration will be extended to applicants who successfully demonstrate related
experience and training in lieu of formal education requirements.
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Participants must complete four elective
courses. Choose from twenty-eight (28)
courses from the University of Guelph /
OASBO professional certificates. Courses
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Certificate in Human Resources Management
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Records Information Management
Certificate in Pupil Transportation Management
Certificate in Information and Communication
Technology Management
Certificate in Facilities Management
Certificate in Disability Management and
Attendance Support
Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Program Planning Committee
Carla Kisko
Associate Director, Operations and Finance
Toronto District School Board
Laura Mills
Superintendent of Business
Rainy River District School Board
Janice Wright
Superintendent of Finance
Upper Grand District School Board
Course Schedule
One (1) online core course is offered each semester (i.e. September, January and
April). Each course is ten (10) weeks in duration resulting in approximately thirty (30)
contact hours. In-class elective courses are offered over a five (5) day period during
the summer of each year. Visit www.schoolboardadmin.com for up-to-date schedules.
Core Online Courses
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Leadership and Ethics (10 weeks)
Operational Resource Management (10 weeks)
Communications Management (10 weeks)
Intro. to School Board Administration (10 weeks)
Financing of Education in Ontario (10 weeks)
Legal Governance (10 weeks)
Leadership and Ethics (10 weeks)
“The Diploma in School Board Administration
program provided me with deeper insight into the
Education system. I benefited from the opportunity
to learn from online discussions, team assignments,
and experienced Instructors who were dedicated to
student success. I highly recommend this program
to anyone who wants to have a successful career in
the Education sector.”
—
Waqqas Syed, Diploma in School Board
Administration - Graduate; Durham District School Board
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