Graduate Certificate in International Business Management

at Fleming College - Sutherland Campus (Peterborough) Canada

Acquire a solid foundation in university-level social sciences and humanities while also earning a full year of university credits.

Program Highlights
If you do not have the necessary academic credentials to enter university directly, or you want to develop your skills, knowledge and self-confidence to be successful in university, this program is for you. If you have been out of school for a while and would like to pursue a new career that requires a degree, this program is also for you.

Discover new ways of seeing the world through powerful ideas in psychology, sociology, literature, and philosophy. Learn from faculty with advanced degrees who can prepare you for success in today's universities.

The cost savings of studying university-level courses at college tuition rates are considerable. And the benefits of improved confidence in your learning abilities and academic readiness are immeasurable.

The one-year University Transfer program will:

• Develop your academic readiness in core disciplines in social sciences and humanities
• Prepare you for success at university with necessary skills in research, academic writing, and critical thinking
• Provide you with a broad, multi-disciplinary curriculum to help you choose a major
• Facilitate entry to university: complete the program successfully and you earn credit for first year of Bachelor's degree courses at Trent University or Carleton University.

The General Arts and Science - University Transfer curriculum delivers more than just challenging individual courses. Academic disciplines have developed together over time. The influences they exert on one another, and their research methods and major theories, are best appreciated through an integrated program of study such as the University Transfer option. This program is unique in its emphasis on providing students with a coherent overview of Literature, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. These complementary courses will provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning across the curriculum. The faculty believe that the integrated design of the program will help students develop as thinkers, writers and researchers.

Your writing skills will also grow. In the classroom and outside it, written communication takes many forms - essays, laboratory reports, and practical business documentation. In the University Transfer curriculum, faculty co-ordinate their efforts to help students develop these related writing skills.

You won't have to do it all alone. With Fleming College's focus on supporting student success, our faculty team and counselors can help you navigate this journey. With this year of intellectual development and growth you will build a strong foundation for continued academic success.

ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY
Trent University Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
This program was developed in collaboration with Trent University. As a result, Trent University will grant a total of five first year credits (in English, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, plus one unassigned credit) to graduates of this program who achieve an overall average of 70%, and no individual grade of less than 65% in their Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Composition and Critical Analysis courses. Successful program graduates will have obtained the credits required for first year of Trent's Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. (Other Trent degree programs also recognize these Fleming courses for advanced standing.)

Trent University Indigenous Bachelor of Education
To be eligible, applicants are required to self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit, and must also have achieved a 75% cumulative average in the University Transfer program. Successful applicants will be awarded five credits out of the 25 credit degree.

Carleton University Bachelor of Arts
At Carleton University, program graduates with an overall average of 70% or higher may be granted up to five full transfer credits, equivalent to first year towards the Bachelor of Arts degree.
A growing number of other universities recognize the program for significant credit towards their degrees.

Why Choose Fleming
The curriculum for this program, and its intellectual demands and rigour, closely reflect a first-year university experience. Fleming faculty who have developed the program possess the academic credentials necessary to teach these university-level courses. All of them have taught in university settings. The small class sizes and program design provide for generous interaction between students and faculty. Since you will attend all classes with the same group of students, you will come to know one another quickly, share ideas and frequently carry on academic discussions outside the classroom.

As an Environmental Technician, you will work to prevent environmental problems, resolve environmental issues when necessary, and provide education to the public.

Program Highlights
Throughout this program, you will engage in a wide range of hands-on environmental training activities to complement your in-class courses. As a result, you'll be well-prepared to monitor and improve the natural environment.

• Our Environmental Technician program has achieved accreditation by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC), a standing committee of Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada.
• Students are eligible for a number of environmental certifications through ECO Canada, including Environmental Professional (EP) and Environmental Professional-in-Training (EPt).
• Graduates of the Environmental Technician program who successfully pass the Certification Examination in the Water Treatment and Pollution Control course will have met the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Control (MOECC) Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators (which must be obtained in order to be employed as a Drinking Water Operator). The course is delivered by Fleming College in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
• Students also acquire four MOECC Operator-in-Training Certificates ("OIT's") in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection required for employment in the drinking water and wastewater treatment disciplines.
• The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) conditionally recognizes program graduates as meeting academic requirements for certification as C. Tech. (Certified Technician)

Optional Co-op
Students entering the program in September may apply to participate in an optional paid co-op. The deadline to apply is at the end of November, where students must submit an Application Form (including a resume) to the Co-op Office. Students must achieve a 70% (2.5 GPA) average, and pass all courses in Semester 1 in order to be enrolled in the Co-op Option. Students who are accepted will participate in a Career Preparation course, and will do their co-op between semesters 2 and 3. The Co-op Option provides the opportunity to:

• Integrate classroom learning with work-based learning
• Explore the variety of careers available in the field
• Network for future job opportunities

The Co-op Option is not available for students who begin the program in January, as they attend classes over the summer.

The Trades Fundamentals pathway program provides a sampler of basic level construction and trades skills, while you earn course credit towards future trades studies.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the various skilled trades fields of study offered at Fleming College. Graduate with a better understanding of the types of careers available, and the best pathway to get there.
You will also improve your core mathematical, communications, and science skills, which will help you to be successful in any trades program you choose.

In this program you will learn to:

• Select and safely operate the tools and equipment used by workers within the trades.
• Solve routine technical problems by applying fundamental mathematics and scientific principles.
• Assist in the interpretation and preparation of drawings, blueprints and other related documents and graphics.
• Solve trades-related problems, using the appropriate tools.
• Work safely and in accordance with applicable codes and regulations to enhance personal and public safety.
• Develop a career plan for a specific trade or trades.

TRADES FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM OPTIONS
Upon successful completion of this Ontario College Certificate, you will have earned credit for first semester of the following programs, and can pathway into semester two of these Fleming College programs:

• Carpentry Techniques
• Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing
• Welding Techniques

You will also have earned some transfer credits, reducing your program workload, if you choose to enter our Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or Electrical Techniques program.

This pathway program is designed to prepare you for admission to college programs in health sciences, biological or chemical sciences, while you learn about possible careers in these fields. The program provides the knowledge and skills in communication, mathematics, human anatomy, biology and chemistry needed to be successful in related college programs. Upon successful completion of this two-semester program, you will be eligible for admission to college programs such as:

• Paramedic
• Practical Nursing
• Pharmacy Technician
• Health Information Management
• Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

Fleming College has reserved space in the above-noted programs for qualified graduates of this program. For consideration in this category, graduates must have achieved an average of 70% or higher over the duration of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway program. If there are more applications from graduates with 70% or higher than reserved seats available, a selection process based on an average of overall marks will take place.

While taking the Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program you will explore program options. If you find that a career in health sciences is not as appealing as you had thought, you may consider other Fleming programs. Fleming College has also reserved space in the following programs for qualified graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas:

• Fitness and Health Promotion
• Mental Health And Addiction Worker
• Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
• Social Service Worker

Throughout the Pre-Health Sciences program, you will learn in a supportive environment and gain hands-on experience in our chemistry and biology labs. Our health curriculum is integrated, and you will also take college-level courses to help you become a competent communicator and problem solver, with the critical analytical, creative and logical thinking skills needed in the workplace. In addition, you can earn from two to four credits towards your subsequent college diploma, depending upon your program choice.

Security, intelligence and investigation professionals work both in the front lines and behind the scenes to “protect Canadian businesses, institutions, infrastructure and people”. In the Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI) program you will develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities to work in a wide variety of roles. The PSI sector is recognized as one of the fastest growing fields in the world. Unlike other programs that focus more on security guard training, our focus is on new concepts in technology, intelligence analytics and investigative skills. This diverse range of marketable skills are essential to your success as an industry professional.

• Our program’s strength is our faculty members who have extensive experience across all PSI industries including corporate security, policing, health & safety, loss prevention, hospital security, fire prevention, security technologies, cyber security and intelligence
• Each faculty member will share their unique skills, expertise and experience and introduce you to their extensive network of industry contacts
• We are affiliated with many PSI industry professional organizations including, ASIS International, CPTED Ontario, Council of Private Investigators Ontario (CPIO), International Association for Health Care Security & Safety
• Apply what you have learned in real-word settings with a wide variety of field placement opportunities and applied projects working with community partners
• Our unique curriculum includes training in crime prevention through environmental design concepts, intelligence and analytics, investigation skills, cyber security techniques, online investigations and emerging security technologies
• An active advisory committee with members who are senior security managers, and strong partnerships with local municipalities, corporations and emergency services, will help you make additional industry connections
• You’ll attend industry networking, recruiting and mentoring events to help plan your career path and build a professional network. Events include, Canadian Security Magazine Career Expo, ASIS Student Appreciation Dinner and other PSI industry job fairs, workshops and expos
• You will complete the training for industry qualifications including:
  • Security Guard License
  • Private Investigator’s License
  • Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) Certification from IAHSS
  • Basic Emergency Management Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE
Upon successful completion of your courses, you will be eligible to complete a 120-hour field placement with one of our community partners.

Private and public enforcement roles, government investigations, and facility protection have grown to include hundreds of thousands of positions in Canada, which means you'll be in demand as a specialist and manager with applicable specialized training. Positions in the industry include:

• Security manager
• Project manager
• Security sales
• Security design
• Corporate investigator
• Executive protection consultant
• VIP personal security
• Event security management specialist
• Government enforcement officer
• Bank investigator
• Insurance investigator
• Intelligence analyst
• Private investigator
• Risk management specialist
• Fire and safety security specialist
• Casino security, surveillance and investigations
• Hospital security guard
• Armoured car escort
• By-law enforcement officer
• Animal control and protection officer
• Special constable
• Police officer

The Carpentry and Renovation Technician program is primarily designed to prepare you for a career in the renovation and construction field.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Gain a solid understanding of the various technical elements of home renovation along with the business skills necessary to succeed in the industry. Topics include:

• Restorative practices, residential carpentry practices
• Plans and specification, project management
• Mechanical trades used for renovations, health and safety
• Estimating and layouts, sustainable building design, drafting
• Entrepreneurial skills for the trades
• Custom millwork, stair construction
• Basic wiring, and plumbing, drywall installation and finishing
• Project management

The aim of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program is to prepare entry-level carpenters, including construction labourers who can function in a wide array of construction projects using sustainable practices. The emphasis is on hands-on experience, including a service learning experience in the community assisting a not-for-profit organization.

This program has been designed to include four semesters with progressive opportunities to earn carpentry apprenticeship levels:

• After successfully completing semester two you will have earned the Carpentry Techniques Ontario College Certificate and have an opportunity to challenge level one for General Carpentry apprenticeship
• By completing two more semesters, you can earn an Ontario College Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician, and can challenge level two for General Carpentry apprenticeship

During the five semesters in the Practical Nursing program, you will learn the concepts and skills related to health and nursing. You will also learn nursing practices and interventions in specific health situations. In addition, you will have the opportunity to study courses such as anatomy and physiology, communication, introductory psychology and human growth and development. After successfully completing Fleming's five-semester diploma program, graduates are eligible to write the national examinations with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and become registered to practice in Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse. Graduates wishing to be registered with the CNO will be asked to sign a declaration of their status regarding:

• Citizenship
• Any conviction of a criminal offense under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity in Ontario
• Any mental or physical disorder which makes it desirable in the public interest that the person not practice nursing

Our new two-year Business - Human Resources program will provide you with the fundamental business knowledge and specialized Human Resources skills to launch your career in this rewarding field.

People are the most valued asset in any organization. As a Human Resources specialist, you will support individual and organizational success, as well as develop policies that contribute to a positive and productive workplace culture.

Program Highlights
Human Resources specialists deal with diverse and complex areas and you will learn about:

• Recruitment and selection
• Onboarding, training and development
• Employment and pay equity
• Employee and labour relations
• Health and safety
• Salary and benefits administration
• Compensation management

Why Choose Fleming
Our Business - Human Resources program offers:

• Courses that provide a solid foundation in business operations
• A smaller, more personalized setting than you'd find elsewhere
• Hands-on, industry-specific simulations that apply in a real-world HR setting including: conducting a hazard assessment and control activity for an organization of your choice; facilitating and conducting employment interviews; developing and delivering a training program for a corporate environment; developing job descriptions and negotiating ratings to create a job evaluation system

Work Experience
Human resources services are required in most enterprises. You could be working in a variety of organizations - from small start-ups to large multi-national corporations - or in a government or education setting.

As a Business - Human Resources graduate there are plenty of entry - level opportunities such as:

• Human resources assistant, administrator or consultant
• Recruiter and talent management assistant
• Onboarding and staff training co-ordinator
• Employee experience co-ordinator
• Health and safety co-ordinator
• Compensation and benefits co-ordinator
• Executive search firm associate
• Payroll administrator

Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of the health care team. They play an important role in the technical elements of prescription preparation and dispensing, and they collaborate with pharmacists and other health care professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Pharmacy technicians work very closely with pharmacists to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes for patients.
• A pharmacy technician's role requires them to focus on the technical aspect of the prescription, perform med reconciliation by collecting the best possible medication history from patients, perform product preparation and distribution functions as well as inventory control.
• As a registered pharmacy technician, graduates will participate in health promotion activities and provide education such as medical device training or coordination of health clinic days. Pharmacy technicians work in collaboration with the pharmacy team and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.

This is the Pharmacy Technician program at Fleming:

• Vision
  • To be a leader in pharmacy education through innovative inter/intra-professional teaching and community involvement.
• Mission
  • The program champions future health care professionals who pursue life-long learning and provide the highest level of patient- centered care. We are meaningful contributors to our community and are committed to delivering quality sustainable education through innovation and experiential learning.
• Values
  • Create an inclusive environment for students and faculty.
  • Offer sustainable education that meets the needs of the community.
  • Inspire future health care professionals who pursue life-long learning.
  • Produce graduates who will practice to the highest degree of standards and professionalism.

Our Marketing program is designed to deliver the deep knowledge in strategy, planning and emerging technology to enable students to find their place in this fast-changing, multi-faceted industry.

Program Highlights
You'll discover the best fit for you in the marketing industry through a wide variety of courses and experiential learning opportunities. Areas of study include:

• Digital Marketing
• Advertising
• International Marketing
• Marketing research
• Direct Marketing
• Sales
• Product management
• Entrepreneurship
• Applied Projects

Your professors are here for you. They have extensive experience and connections to the industry contacts looking to hire grads. They will work with you to launch your career, and walk side-by-side with you as you learn and progress through the program.

Experiential Learning
In the Applied Projects course, you will take on the role of a marketing consultant for a corporate or non-profit client. During this intensive project, you will be guided by a faculty mentor to deliver results that meet your client's objectives. This experience provides you with a broad skill set, including marketing, project management, creative thinking and communication skills; plus the confidence in your abilities that will set you apart as a preferred candidate when you enter the job market.

• You will also have the opportunity to complete the 6th semester at the University of Turku in Finland to gain international business and cultural experience.
• In the classroom you will learn hands-on, using the latest in business industry simulation software and case studies from the Ivey School of Business as well as other real-world company cases.