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Industrial Management

INDS
City: Sarnia

CIP Code: 15.1501

One-Year In-Person Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Sep Closed

Overview

Lambton College’s Industrial Management Graduate Certificate prepares technical professionals for leadership roles by combining engineering principles with business strategies to optimize operations and drive efficiency in industrial environments.

The Industrial Management Graduate Certificate at Lambton College prepares technically trained professionals to advance into leadership roles in industrial, manufacturing, and production settings. This two-semester program combines engineering principles with business and management practices, equipping students to optimize operations and drive efficiency. The curriculum emphasizes lean and Six Sigma methodologies, quality assurance, health and safety standards, and resource planning, while developing financial and data-driven decision-making skills. Graduates learn to lead multidisciplinary teams, implement quality and safety systems, and integrate technology and human resources strategically. Career opportunities include roles such as production supervisor, process improvement analyst, and quality systems specialist across sectors like advanced manufacturing, energy, automotive, and logistics.

Admission Requirements

  • Diploma, advanced diploma, degree, or equivalent in fields such as engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business, statistics, or other related disciplines

The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel a program or course at any time; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways to third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College's sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.

English Language Requirements

International applicants must demonstrate their knowledge and skills in English by submitting an English proficiency test. Please refer to our English Language Requirements webpage to determine which minimum scores are accepted.


Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process. Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.

Costs

  • Term 1 $9,330.24
  • Term 2 $8,516.98
$17,847.22
Total Cost of Program

Tuition fees are estimates and are subject to change each academic year. Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.

Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.

Technology Requirements

In order to keep pace with the requirements of each and every course in your program, Lambton College requires that each student have access to a laptop while studying at our college.

Courses

Contact

Centre for Global Engagement

LAMBTON COLLEGE SARNIA

1457 London Road

Sarnia ON N7S 6K4

After Graduation

Employment Opportunities

International student on his phone

Career positions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Engineering Manager
  • Industrial Production Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Manufacturing Manager
  • Plant Manager
  • Facilities Manager
  • Project Manager (Engineering/Manufacturing)
  • Logistics Manager
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Production Planner
  • Lean Manufacturing Specialist
  • Six Sigma Analyst

More Information

Technology Requirements

It is recommended that you use a Windows laptop for your coursework. While other devices like MacBooks or Chromebooks might work for some tasks, they may not support all the software required for your program. If you're unsure, check with your professors before buying.

Internet Speed Requirements

To get the best experience while learning online, we recommend having an internet connection with at least 40 Mbps download speed and 10 Mbps upload speed. This will help you use video calls, attend online lectures, and access other learning tools smoothly.

Because students live in many different areas, we can't suggest a specific internet provider. You'll need to check with local companies to find one that works best for you.

Laptop Requirements

In order to access the internet and virtually-delivered software and courseware, student laptops should include the following at a minimum. By meeting the following specifications, students will be equipped to access software and courseware on their laptop through the internet:

  • Intel i5 8th Gen Processor or equivalent
  • 8GB of RAM
  • 100 GB HDD or more
  • Webcam with a microphone
  • Wi-Fi capable (802.11n/ac 5GHz)
  • Windows 11 operating system

Mobile Device

Students will require a mobile device (smartphone) for:

  • Accessing your digital student ID
  • Using campus applications and services

Software

To ensure students are getting the most our of their classroom experience, some software will be required.

Lambton College has made this software easily accessible online. Students can leverage our Microsoft Office 365 software packages and services. In addition, much of the software you require for your courses will be available on demand for use on any device - on or off campus.

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