Graduate Certificate in Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

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.

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

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.

White-collar crime is increasing, particularly in the areas of identity theft, money laundering and securities fraud and therefore the need for compliance and risk management professionals is growing in the financial services industry.

In this eight-month graduate certificate program, you will gain the technical and professional skills that are necessary to become a compliance officer. This program covers Canadian regulatory requirements for the banking, insurance and securities industries. You will acquire critical skills such as policies and procedures management, privacy management, and Anti Money Laundering (AML) investigation.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Research
• Communications
• Relationship building
• Hands-on industry software experience

Work Experience
The Financial Services Compliance Administration program does more than just equip graduates with the tools of the trade. It provides you with the opportunity to gain important experience. You are required to complete a compliance administration field placement or industry-related project as part of the program requirements. A Coordinator will work with you to match you with a placement or project opportunity. Upon completion of the program, you will have begun the important first step in the networking process that is critical to finding the position to launch a career in financial services compliance.

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.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Forecast fashion trends
• Build winning marketing tactics
• Foster sustainable practices
• Gain confidence in using math for decision making
• Develop creativity in visual communication
• Strengthen ability to work in a team
• Operate a profitable omni channel retail business

This three-year advanced diploma program provides you with the in-depth understanding of how the increasingly strategic nature of purchasing influences other major functional areas of an organization. The program will help you pursue careers in purchasing, supply chain management, inventory management or logistics.

You will also build a practical understanding of contemporary management theory and learn about tools that are essential to managing the supply base of an organization. Your learning will be enhanced through seminars, plant tours, case analysis and business simulations. Your learning will be further advanced by current and industry expert faculty members.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Supply chain
• Purchasing
• Inventory control and management
• Leadership
• Decision-making
• Ethics
• Strategy formulation
• Project management
• Communication
• Teamwork

Field Placement
Students with the desire and the minimum GPA requirement will have the opportunity to participate in a field placement program to gain practical work experience in the supply chain field.

This two-year diploma 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. Upon completion of this program, you may begin an apprenticeship with an employer as a general machinist, tool and die maker, or mould maker.

Graduates of this program work in a range of employment settings in the manufacturing industries; examples include aerospace and defence, automotive, building products, fabricated metal products, machinery, railway and marine and natural resource industries like energy, forestry and mining.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Machining theory and practice
• Prototyping
• Production of mechanical components
• Documentation
• Mechanical problem solving
• Computer and information technology

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.

Students who begin their studies in January are not eligible for co-op, and are required to begin their second semester immediately after the first semester.

In today's competitive environment, managing the supply chain and effectively controlling supply chain costs is critical for business. This has created a demand for employees with current skills and knowledge on how to effectively manage the supply chain using up-to-date tools, processes and technology.

This eight-month graduate certificate program provides you with a concentrated and coordinated approach to study the flow of goods and services from raw material suppliers to the final customer. This product flow will be reviewed from a global perspective, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the international business process. You will learn using hands-on interactive methods, including case-studies, making your experience relevant and applied.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Project management
• Critical thinking
• Leadership 
• Teamwork
• Analysis

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 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