该证书课程主要面向除了文学院以外的新入学和已经入学的学生。该项目中的学生将能够对不同环境和不同设施中的政府有着更全面的了解。政府即指权威，决策者。学生将有机会通过研究各个政府和一系列社会，政治和经济组织等探索加拿大和世界各地的政府。
This Certificate is designed for both new students and current students who are enrolled in Faculties other than the Faculty of Arts. Students enrolled in this certificate will gain a broad knowledge in understanding and evaluating governance in a variety of contexts and settings. Governance refers to the authority, decision-making and accountability exercised by both formal and informal institutions and organizations. Students will have the opportunity to explore governance in both Canada and abroad via governments and a host of social, political and economic organizations.