Extend your learning and advance your career with a graduate-level credential

Gain highly valued skills and stand out in the job market by completing our two-year dual-credential option, the Certificate in Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization and the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management.

• Master leadership techniques for stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Use advanced tools to manage risks, timelines, budgets, and project constraints
• Develop strategies to foster innovation in complex project environments
• Create detailed project plans with cost estimation, scheduling, and forecasting
• Lead organizational change through strategic leadership and problem-solving
• Optimize supply chain systems using analytics and best practices
• Tackle global supply chain challenges while aligning with business goals

Boost your credentials at a reduced cost. International students who choose the dual-credential option pay a reduced tuition rate for their second year of studies.

Upcoming 1+1 Offerings

Please see our Tuition Payment Estimator for a detailed breakdown of tuition payment deadlines and estimated program tuition costs for the 1+1 dual credential program option.

September 02, 2025 

• Application Deadline:  June 02, 2025
• Program Progression: Students who begin Global Workforce Skills-Digital Marketing Specialization in this intake will join the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management program in September 2026. 

January 05, 2026

• Application Deadline:  October 05, 2025
• Program Progression: Students who begin Global Workforce Skills-Digital Marketing Specialization in this intake will join the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management program in April 2027

April 06, 2026

• Application Deadline: February 06, 2026
• Program Progression: Students who begin Global Workforce Skills-Digital Marketing Specialization in this intake will join the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management program in April 2027

Admission Requirements

If you intend to complete the 1 + 1 Program Option, you must meet the Admission Requirements below:

• Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree in arts, business, or environmental studies (or another acceptable alternative, including either a masters or doctoral level degree), plus some related experience, typically a minimum of two years' work in relevant leadership, management, communication, training, marketing, or consultant roles, etc.
• *Minimum English language proficiency of Academic IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL iBT 79

*Students who complete Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization with a passing grade in all courses will be considered to have met the English language requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management.

Application Requirements

With 1 + 1, you only need to provide two essential documents:

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary (higher education) institutions currently or previously attended
• Detailed résumé

Flexible Admission

• Applicants who do not meet the standard admission requirements need a minimum of four full-time years' relevant work experience and some post-secondary education.
• Applications will be adjudicated based on a consideration of standard supporting documents (academic transcripts and resumé), with a broad focus on work, life and volunteer experience as well as any academic work or credentials.

All flexible admission applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply to Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization

If you're interested in pursuing the 1+1 Program, your first step is to apply for Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization. Here's how to get started:

• Complete your online application for Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization.
• During the application process, indicate your intention to complete the 1+1 Program option.

Step 2: Admission to Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization

Upon successful admission to the Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization program, you will receive detailed instructions on how to proceed with the second step of your application, the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management.

Step 3: Apply to the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management

You will need to submit additional documentation with your application for the Graduate Diploma, which is the second part of the 1+1 Program. The good news is that the application fee will be waived, and you'll only be required to pay one tuition deposit for your two-year program. 1 + 1 applicants are not required to provide an official English language proficiency score report, reference letters, or personal statement.

Plan ahead! While the admissions team strive to complete applications within a shorter timeframe, please allow up to 10 weeks in some cases for admission decisions regarding your application to the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management.

Step 4: Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management

If you are offered admission into the Graduate Diploma in Project and Supply Chain Management program, you will be required to pay one $5,000 tuition deposit to secure your seat in both components of the dual-credential program. The tuition deposit is a pre-payment towards your program tuition and will be applied to the Graduate Diploma portion of your studies. You will receive one Letter of Acceptance for Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization + the Graduate Diploma program. Following your submission of the Offer Acceptance Form and payment of the tuition deposit, your Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization registration will be processed and you will receive an invoice for this portion of your program. Payment for your first term’s tuition for Global Workforce Skills - Digital Marketing Specialization is due 28 calendar days prior to the start of the program.