Advanced Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resources (Co-op)

at Niagara College - Niagara on the Lake Campus Canada

Are you a global thinker interested in expanding your knowledge of international commerce to pursue employment in the global marketplace?
As an International Business Management graduate you will have mastered the core concepts of international commerce and will be well prepared to take on a challenging role in the international business sector.

Program Highlights

• Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides high-value experiential learning opportunities in the international commerce arena.
• Hands-on learning.
• Faculty members have diverse international business experience.
• Designed to compliment prior education in various fields.

Are you a beer, wine or spirit enthusiast who wants to pursue a professional career in the thriving alcoholic beverage industry?
As a Beverage Business Management graduate, you have a robust knowledge of all aspects of the alcoholic beverage industry including business, retail, export, marketing, legal and regulatory environment.

Program Highlights

• The Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners.
• The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving wine and hospitality industries including a 40-acre vineyard and the NC Teaching Winery, Canada’s first and only commercial teaching winery with state-of-the-art facilities including an analysis lab and winemaking pilot systems.
• Extensive applied learning in the form of a major project working with industry partners and opportunities to work at special functions held on- and off-campus.
• Unmatched hands-on learning environment including Benchmark Restaurant, Teaching Brewery, Teaching Winery, Teaching Distillery, Greenhouse/Nursery, hop yard, apiary, vineyards and world class faculty.

Do you have a passion for spirits and an interest in the expanding craft distilling industry?
As an Artisan Distilling graduate, you will have an in-depth understanding of the scientific, technological, and business aspects of distilling and fermentation, combined with relevant skills and knowledge in product production, testing, and merchandising.

Program Highlights

• Niagara College’s Canadian Food and Wine Institute is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners.
• The Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving distilling industry and serves as a living lab for students, including a world-class teaching distillery; on-site 40-acre vineyard; a fruit tree orchard; hop yard; and apiary as well as the Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery, Benchmark restaurant, Teaching Spa and Greenhouse/Nursery. 
• Provides an in-depth understanding of the scientific, technological and business aspects of distilling and fermentation and the production cycle of distilled spirits.
• Access the latest technologies available for small batch fermentation and distillation processes.

Are you a numbers aficionado who prides yourself on attention to detail and wants to invest your career in finance?
As a graduate of the Business – Accounting program you will have mastered the knowledge and skills to succeed in financial and managerial accounting roles.

Program Highlights

• Hands-on, experiential learning via case studies, computer applications and role-playing.
• Individualized support from professionally accredited/designated accounting faculty.
• Unique bridge to three-year Business Administration-Accounting (Academic or Co-op).
• Option to acquire a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation via diploma articulation to a qualifying degree program recognized by CPA Ontario.

Are you a critical thinker with a passion for justice who would like to play a key role on an integrated legal team?
As a Law Clerk graduate you will assist lawyers and other legal professionals with all aspects of case management, statutory research and document preparation, with accuracy and a high attention to detail.

Program Highlights

• Gain practical experience and connect with industry leaders via a co-op work term.
• Benefit from hands-on, experiential learning using the latest legal system technology.
• Graduates may apply for membership to the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• Graduates may pursue further legal studies in alternative dispute resolution or paralegal studies.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have communication skills and attention to detail that would make you an asset to any organization?
As a graduate of the Office Administration – Executive (Co-op) program you will have advanced administrative skills and will be market-ready to assist top executives at today’s leading organizations.

Program Highlights

• Highly regarded curriculum meets current industry needs.
• Comprehensive computer training prepares students for the Microsoft Application Specialist certification.
• Extensive hands-on industry experience gained via two co-op work terms.
• Graduates may pursue the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designation through the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)

Are you ready to develop your business career in the fast-paced and thriving tourism industry?
As a Tourism Management-Business Development (Co-op) graduate you will have the skills needed to manage tourism operations and develop innovative marketing initiatives to ensure your organization stands out from the crowd.

Program Highlights

• Unique curriculum focused on business development, attraction operations processes, sales practices, and conference operations is taught by industry experts.
• Build supervision skills based on the industry standard from the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
• Gain practical experience via a co-op work term, and benefit from additional service learning opportunities with wineries, cruise lines and tour companies. Program faculty work with students in the first semester to develop a co-op action plan.

Are you process-oriented and interested in a career where you can maintain a high administrative standard within an organization?
As a graduate of the Office Administration – General program you will have the technical and administrative skills required to be a successful administrator in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Program Highlights

• Highly regarded curriculum meets current industry needs.
• Comprehensive computer training prepares students for the Microsoft Application Specialist certification.
• Simulated in-course office projects enable you to gain market-ready experience and administrative knowledge.
   

Are you looking for a dynamic business career in the competitive world of marketing and want to hit the ground running?
As a Business Administration – Marketing graduate you will have substantial industry connections and extensive real-world experience, enabling you to deliver outstanding results to your clients.

Program Highlights

• Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides high-value experiential learning opportunities, including one of Canada’s only co-op marketing programs.
• Faculty mentorship and outstanding student success in provincial, national and international sales and marketing competitions.
• Over 100 individual Niagara College and Marketing student award recipients at Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition.
• Graduates may pursue certification through the Canadian Institute of Management.

Are you a globally-minded individual with a desire to contribute to the growth and development of the world’s economy?
As a skilled graduate with expertise in international business and global development skills, you are well equipped for success as an international commerce specialist in the public or private sector or manager, project officer or development officer working in international development.

Program Highlights

• Highly marketable business degree.
• Proximity to one of the world’s busiest international borders provides opportunities to participate in co-op and applied research projects.
• Hands-on global education opportunities through study exchanges and International Field Studies.
• Nationally recognized co-op program for excellence.