DEC in Tourism Techniques - Specialization in Development and Promotion of Travel Products

at LaSalle College - Montreal Campus Canada

With a core curriculum of study, the Food Service Management program opens the door to a wider array of careers in Québec, Canada or abroad. This program is unique in Québec.

This program focuses on the essential knowledge of food service and catering. Teachers from the industry provide all the keys to success to enter into the labor market. The program also offers an internship, participation in several events plus practical experience including: service in La Classe restaurant dining room. Students have the opportunity to interact with professionals during visits, conferences and events. Graduates of this program can pursue university studies.

This intensive Residential real estate broker 2-semester training (AEC) is tailored for people interested in real estate and looking for a dynamic career.

This program trains students to execute all the tasks and functions required of a residential real estate broker. Working as intermediaries between buyers and sellers throughout all stages of the real estate transaction, real estate brokers advise, counsel and support clients.

The Special Care Counselling program (DEC) trains students to intervene appropriately with a range of clients having difficulties adapting or fitting in socially. This is accomplished in close collaboration with various professionals, such as remedial teachers, learning specialists, psychologists, directors of educational institutions, and occupational therapists.

This program is ideal for those who enjoy people and are good at listening. These candidates are looking for an ever-changing work environment and appreciate human contact. Their motivation includes forging professional relationships and having a positive influence on others. Openness, empathy and a penchant for teamwork are essential characteristics to work in this field.

LaSalle College provides students in the Special Care Counselling program with hands-on experience in the workplace through practical workshops, professional internships, and pre-graduation projects.

A well-planned interior design has a concrete impact on a room’s functionality, as well as the wellness and safety of the people who use that room. That’s why interior design isn’t limited to decor. It’s a career that requires both technical and creative knowledge.

In addition to becoming an expert in technical and architectural drawings, 3D models and working drawings, students will develop their own style and expand their creativity. They will then be able to:

• Select materials, finishes and colors that are best suited to a project’s requirements
• Design unique, custom, ergonomic furniture
• Create the desired ambiance using lighting tailored to the room they are designing

Trends are always evolving in the interior design industry. That’s why the three-year DEC in Interior Design is taught by well-known professionals who still work in the field. At the end of their training, students will know how to:

• Create visually appealing, functional and safe interior design concepts for residential, commercial, cultural and industrial projects
• Use popular industry software like SketchUp, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Revit, etc.
• Complete interior design projects that comply with current regulations and industry standards

During their training, students will be able to present their final project to industry professionals, complete an internship and build their portfolio. They will arrive on the job market with concrete experience to show their employer or clients.

The Technical Clothing Designer AEC program is intended for fashion or clothing design professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge in the area of outdoor clothing and obtain recognized certification.

LaSalle College’s exclusive collaboration with Techno-Espace, the technological clothing laboratory that works closely with industry, allows students to become acquainted with specialized equipment used in this constantly changing industry. Students benefit from the expertise of teachers who are currently active in this field. The goal of this AEC is to train professionals who will design and develop technical clothing products.

The technical clothing design course, students will become aware of the properties of textile materials, the human factors and environmental challenges of technical clothing design.

The Computer Science Technology DEC, with a Network and Security Management profile, was developed in partnership with key industry players. It will help you gain all the skills necessary to manage physical and cloud networks. You will also learn key cybersecurity concepts, one of the current priorities in IT.

Thanks primarily to Cisco, Microsoft and Linux technologies, it will help you develop your computer skills and knowledge for implementing, managing and monitoring computer networks.

The frequently updated Computer Science Technology courses, with a Network and Security Management profile, lead to a number of certifications recognized by the job market including: CISCO (CCNA and CCNP), CompTIA (A+), Microsoft (MCSA) and LPIC.

In Canada, and in most parts of the world, the number of graphic designers and illustrators is expected to increase sharply over the next few years.

The Graphic Design training at LaSalle College offers students professional level facilities, qualified teachers whom currently work in the industry and a hands-on education helping the students master the necessary skills needed to succeed as a graphic designer.

Graduates from our Graphic Design course often find jobs with internationally acclaimed companies such as Moment Factory, Sid Lee, ALDO, just to name a few.

Each session, LaSalle College organizes an exhibition to highlight the projects of its students. Come join us at our next exhibition!

The virtual world is now unavoidable, and demand for community managers grows every day. Social media is truly important for clients, whether used to generate customer loyalty or improve the customer experience. This means that responsiveness is important in terms of implementing changes, and developing, operating and expanding businesses.

Community managers are responsible for the organization’s brand—they take charge of its reputation and inform the company of the competition’s practices and industry trends. They analyze the situation to gauge the efficacy and functioning of the strategies in place, with the aim of improving future actions.

The Social media strategy AEC teaches students how to develop, write and optimize promotional texts online, communicate with different web communities, and prevent and manage crises.

This program is the most effective way to learn the fundamentals of Fashion Marketing. Each stage of the marketing process is developed through various courses.

Given by professionals in the field, the Fashion Marketing courses expose students to the realities of the industry as they receive solid training in marketing that reflects the latest strategies and practices. Canadian fashion industry employers seek world class creative entrepreneurial graduates who offer expertise in all aspects of marketing. As well, many opportunities arise for students to participate in varied fashion events, attend conferences and go on industry visits.

Are you both creative and logical? Combine both sides of your brain with our new formation in Creative Industries Management! Develop your skills as a management technician in a dynamic, creative environment. Upon completing your program, you may work in places as diverse as architectural firms, festivals, video game design studios, film studios, radio, magazines, or content creation agencies.

Become a cultural project manager, entrepreneur, tour coordinator, marketing, programming, sponsorship, for example.

The creative industries include seven sectors:

• Architecture and design
• Performing arts, visual arts, musical arts, digital arts, and media arts
• Video games
• Multimedia
• Media
• Fashion
• Creative communication (advertising)

They are the result of the interaction between the arts and new technologies and involve the production of content and its enhancement.