Diploma in Business - International Business

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

This eight-month certificate program is designed to develop your skills and knowledge appropriate for an entry-level position in the tourism industry. In this program, you will learn to proactively promote tourism products and services, improve the quality of customer experience, and understand North American tourism destinations. 

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Strong communicators, extensive soft skills
• Solid core knowledge and technical skills
• Understand sector needs, including business management, analytics and technology
• See the industry as a way of life and value lifelong learning
• Globally savvy

In this two-year diploma program, you will learn to use the latest computer software to assist in the manufacturing of production tools. You will learn and gain valuable skills in conventional manufacturing technologies, computer production and design along with prototyping techniques and quality control. You will have the opportunity to experience the practical production considerations of tool design as you gain experience in a fully equipped machining lab.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Machining techniques
• Mastercam
• SOLIDWORKS
• 3D printing and prototyping
• Coordinate measuring machine programming
• Quality assurance and inspection
• Die design
• Jig and fixture design
• Mould design

Through this four-year degree program, you will be qualified to develop marketing strategies across traditional and emerging digital media and distribution channels, aspiring towards 360-degree customer engagement with campaigns grounded in marketing analytics. Students will study a range of marketing strategies, and profound expertise in business analytics and marketing insights.

You will also demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how marketing strategy fits into both the micro – and macro – business context.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Creative problem-solving
• Curiosity
• Adaptability
• Resiliency
• Strong communication skills
• Project management

Mandatory Degree Work Term
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. The work term(s) may be a paid or unpaid 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 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 the mandatory degree work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

If you are dreaming of participating in the design and creation of the built environment, then this program is for you. In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will study principles of highway, municipal and building design, geotechniques, soil mechanics, building code and develop skills in materials testing and surveying. You will also learn to use many computer software packages such as AutoCAD, MicroSurvey, Civil 3D, ArcGIS and other advanced software packages specific to specializations in building, municipal or transportation. By the end of your program you will work independently and in teams on capstone projects and technical reports which will reflect the culmination of several skills acquired by you during the program.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Highway design
• Municipal and building design
• Building code
• Surveying
• Soils and materials testing

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.

Are you excited about fashion and have a great sense for business? Do you want to study in an engaging learning environment, partner with industry professionals and create sustainable innovative solutions?

In this program, you will gain the specialized job skills required to be a responsible future leader. As a graduate, you will be ready to pursue an extensive range of career opportunities in buying and category management, product development, fashion marketing, brand management, wholesale selling, retail operations management, social media and digital commerce.

You will also gain a solid foundation in advanced business, fashion and sustainability studies through engaging teaching practices delivered by experienced professionals. The Boutique and the FIELD (Fashion Industry Education Exchange and Leadership Development) project provide unique opportunities for you to apply knowledge gained across many courses. The FIELD project is a case competition designed by a real industry client that culminates in a networking event showcasing graduating student work. Past industry clients have included Holt Renfrew, Urban Planet, Nobis, RW&Co. and Walmart Canada.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Forecast fashion trends for a product line
• Build winning brand concepts
• Develop innovative sustainable solutions across all aspects of fashion
• Gain confidence in using math for decision making
• Use a variety of creative software for visual communication
• Strengthen ability to work in a team
• Develop creative content for multiple digital channels

This eight-month Flight Services certificate program is offered in co-operation with major airlines giving you a competitive edge in the airline service industry. In this program, you will develop a diverse range of skills related to safety and emergency procedures, both on the ground and in-flight. You will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour required to explore a rewarding career in the service-driven aviation industry. You will learn to perform a variety of functions, aircraft safety procedures and essential techniques to deliver an exceptional passenger experience.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Strong communicators, extensive soft skills
• Solid core knowledge and technical skills
• See the industry as a way of life and value lifelong learning

Mitigating climate change has become imperative in many industries, including the building sector. This program will prepare you to become an expert in managing environmentally responsible systems for various types of properties. After three years of study, you’ll obtain an advanced diploma and be able to examine, implement and manage a building's energy system, both traditional and renewable, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Energy efficiency principles
• Building systems software
• Emerging renewable energy technologie

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term 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 work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

This one-year graduate certificate program will provide you with the skills to identify and collect meaningful data, prepare data for analysis, conduct analysis of data sets and present results in a meaningful format to help inform business decisions across the enterprise. Key topics of study include: statistics needed for analytics, programming languages for data analysis, security and privacy for the field of business analytics, data predictive analytics and leadership in the business environment.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Business analytics to support evidence-based decision-making
• Development of software applications related to data management and manipulation
• Entrepreneurial strategies to identify new business opportunities

This two-year diploma program is designed to provide a solid foundation of the skills and knowledge required to work in the corporate travel business, leisure, or cruise travel sectors. In this program, you will understand the tourism industry as a business with an emphasis on developing a service-driven attitude and honing business skills in marketing, sales and customer relations.

You will also acquire knowledge in negotiation, risk management, learn industry specific global distribution systems, discover local and international tourism destinations and geography.

In semester two of the program, you can continue your studies in the Tourism Services concentration or switch to the Tourism –Services Management - Global Tourism Business concentration.  Switching is seamless with a common first semester in both programs.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Strong communicators, extensive soft skills
• Solid core knowledge and technical skills
• Understand sector needs, including business management, analytics and technology
• See the industry as a way of life and value lifelong learning
• Globally savvy

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.

This eight-month certificate program will introduce you to modern manufacturing techniques including programming and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM). You will study both theory and practical aspects of modern metal machining and cutting while focusing on programming, advanced manufacturing techniques and interpreting engineering drawings.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects
• Test and solve standard mechanical problems
• Perform technical measurements using equipment
• Assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining mechanical components
• Apply quality control procedures to meet industry standards
• Use current technologies to support the creation of mechanical and manufacturing projects