Advanced Diploma in Fashion Arts

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

In this four-year honours degree program you will develop accounting, finance, management, and technology competencies. You will learn how to prepare, interpret and analyze financial information and be on the path toward a professional accounting designation. With this unique accounting education you will be job-ready for the Canadian and global business environments.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Financial analysis and critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork

Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will receive a comprehensive education in a variety of essential safety techniques relevant to the aviation industry. You will learn Canadian aviation industry regulations, and business, leadership and technical skills required to implement policies and procedures to begin your career in a variety of aviation companies including commercial airlines, flight schools, insurance companies and airports.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Risk assessment and analysis
• Trending analysis and flight data analysis
• Incident reviews and investigations
• Auditing functions
• Database management and safety management
• System development and implementation

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will build a career where urban and human needs meet to share the earth’s resources. You will focus on environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences. In your final two semesters, you will benefit from advanced computer modelling, water management and analytical courses. You will also develop problem-solving and communication skills needed to succeed in the environmental sector.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Environmental assessment investigation
• Environmental sampling
• Data collection and management
• Mapping
• Computer modelling
• Watershed planning and management
• Land development
• Construction monitoring
• Surveying
• Geospatial data analysis and interpretation
• Environmental planning.

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.  In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility.  Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Waxing and Tinting
• Basic and Advanced Facials
• Basic and Advanced Body Treatments
• Skincare Analysis
• Spa Business Operations

You will also gain knowledge and experience working with products and equipment which spa employers are looking for in the estheticians they hire.

This eight-month certificate program is designed to provide you with a solid background in accounting and computerized bookkeeping. The program focuses on helping you develop critical skills, such as financial reporting, practical experience with accounting software packages and training in business communication.

Offered in cooperation with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB) this program allows you to earn courses required for CIB's professional bookkeeping designation and prepares you for a career in bookkeeping and entry-level accounting.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Accounting software applications

A leader in esthetics since 1990, Seneca’s Esthetics and Spa Therapies program will immerse you in education and training within our on-campus spa that will provide you with hands-on experiences. You can look forward to specializing your focus on advanced services and therapies offered in the spa and medi-spa environments to earn the globally recognized designation of CIDESCO Esthetician.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Waxing and Tinting
• Basic and Advanced Facials
• Basic and Advanced Body Treatments
• Skincare Analysis
• Spa Business Operations
• Medical Esthetic Treatments
• Holistic Therapies

This eight-month graduate certificate program will help you discover the world of opportunity in the multibillion-dollar hospitality and tourism industry. As this sector is constantly innovating and growing, there is a greater need for globally-minded professionals with business management skills. This program will position you to be a sought-after professional in one of the most service-driven industries in the world.  

You will learn key business development practices and be able to identify the opportunities and challenges of conducting business in today’s technology-based markets. Whether in traditional high demand areas or emerging markets, you will gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in a culturally diverse global environment, allowing you to work anywhere in the world.

Integrated Project/Fieldwork
Integrated fieldwork is an essential element of this program, providing a way to integrate classroom learning in real business situations and helping you build a network of contacts ahead of graduation. In this integrated fieldwork, you will benefit from completing real business projects in a professional setting. This component is critical to your success and a requirement to graduate.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Service leadership
• Analytics
• Project management
• Sales and relationship management
• Proposal writing
• Interpersonal skills
• Marketing techniques

This eight-month graduate certificate program prepares you for careers in project development and management in both environmental and civil engineering industries. Your studies will encompass all aspects of project management, from the competitive bid process to scheduling, risk management and the closing of projects. During the second semester, you will gain valuable industry experience under the guidance of a mentor.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Project management
• Leadership
• Collaborative teamwork
• Risk management
• Bid process
• Scheduling
• Closing projects

Seneca's Fire Protection Engineering Technology (FPT) advanced diploma program, is the leading North American program for fire prevention education. Under the guidance of professors and industry experts, you will work with advanced fire protection equipment. Expect hands-on experience in the design and installation of fire protection systems.

Major areas of study include the advanced design and installation of fire protection systems (sprinklers and alarms), leading-edge computer software systems, the governing codes and standards, as well as optional training in fire investigation, insurance and wildland fire suppression.

Once you complete the FPT program, you can move forward to the Firefighter, Pre–Service Education & Training (FFP) program for a career in firefighting.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Advanced design and installation of fire protection systems (sprinklers and alarms)
• Leading edge computer software systems
• Fire dynamics
• Governing codes and standards
• Optional training in fire investigation, insurance and wildland fire suppression

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will learn how to interpret schematic drawings, and use electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools. With an emphasis on automation and robotics, this program is a blend of electronics and mechanical engineering and focuses on training engineering technologists. You will acquire industry specific skills such as operating hydraulic and pneumatic machineries, using programmable logic controllers (PLC), and understanding machine elements and industrial automation. Classes and labs will be delivered in Seneca’s Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Diagnostic techniques
• Reading engineering drawings and schematic diagrams
• Troubleshooting of electronics, electrical and mechanical systems
• Programming of controls systems
• Programming of robotics systems
• Operating mechatronic engineering systems

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.