Graduate Certificate in Global Hospitality Services Leadership

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

The four-year Honours Bachelor of Child Development degree program prepares you for expansive opportunities across the health, education, and social service sectors. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to pursue careers in family support services, recreation, early learning and education, infant mental health, and early intervention for children and youth with diverse abilities. You will also qualify to register as a member of the College of Early Childhood Educator and practice as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).

With ongoing specialization, our students have achieved successful careers in assessment and counselling, child life, elementary teaching, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. Like many of our graduates, you may choose to complete your Bachelor of Education or a Master of Arts. Our faculty have direct experience in community settings and may help you in facilitating job opportunities.

As a student of this program, you will complete a work term which frequently translates into future employment. Ultimately, our applied learning model crosses various disciplines which will help you to think critically and gain experience in the field that fits your unique interests.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Interdisciplinary educational approaches
• Interprofessional collaboration

Mandatory Degree Work Term
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. The work term 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 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.

This two-year diploma program will develop your knowledge of the complexities of the movement of goods and services across the globe. In addition to building your business management skills and knowledge, you will receive training in international selling and marketing, international trade documentation and transportation selection. You will apply communication, networking and teamwork skills to support international trade, using current applications and tools. You will also understand and learn to prepare documents and follow procedures to support the movement of products and services across international borders.

Embracing cultural diversity, corporate sustainability and social responsibility are essential to your success in international business and are integral to your learning in this program. Your learning will be further advanced by current and industry expert faculty members.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Decision-making
• Market research
• Documentation
• Teamwork

Study Abroad Opportunity
As a student in this program, you may also have the opportunity to travel/study internationally and network in international arenas.

• Turkey
• Prague
• Germany
• Belgium

This four-year degree program is designed to provide you with specialized knowledge and skills in international business. The degree-level program builds upon the solid foundation of a well-rounded management education including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, ethics and strategy. As you move into the intermediate and advanced years, the BMI program emphasizes business and supply chain processes that cross international boundaries and focuses on the complexities of operating in an international environment. Application of business technology is integrated throughout the program to introduce students to enterprise resource planning concepts and techniques.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Critical thinking
• Analysis
• Problem solving
• Communication  
• Interpersonal and team skills
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Business process analysis
• 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.

Seneca’s Fire Protection Engineering Technician two-year diploma program is a North American standard in providing comprehensive fire prevention education. You can expect to work with advanced equipment under the guidance of professors and industry experts in fire science labs.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• General knowledge in major areas of fire protection
• Troubleshooting fire alarms and sprinklers
• Governing codes and standards

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

In this two-year diploma program, you will learn the fundamentals of digital and analog electronics, combined with a foundation in computer technology. This program provides relevant hands—on laboratory work to give you the practical experience, as well as theoretical knowledge of electronic devices, computer programming and diagnostic techniques that the electronics industry values.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Analyze, interpret, modify and prepare electrical and electronics drawings, layouts and reports
• Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electronics engineering
• Troubleshoot electronic systems and perform test procedures
• Assemble, modify and test electronic circuits, equipment and systems in accordance with job requirements and standards
• Maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems following modern operational guidelines
• Analyze and test circuits by applying appropriate measurement techniques
• Analyze and troubleshoot control systems
• Apply relevant shop practices in compliance with safety policies and current regulations for electronics engineering workplaces
• Assist in implementing quality control and assurance programs

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.

Don’t just plan events — create unforgettable experiences.

Do you have an eye for detail? Do you enjoy planning events for your family and friends? Do you dream about creating experiences people can’t stop talking about? If any of this sounds like you — and you already have a postsecondary degree or diploma — the Event Management program is the perfect place to kick-start your career as an event planner and designer.

In eight months, you’ll learn what it takes to execute in-person and virtual events for real clients in an exciting, fast-paced industry. Taught by a team of industry professionals, you’ll develop the skills you need to translate your design concepts into events that will leave your clients speechless.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Planning in-person and virtual events
• Designing and presenting event concepts
• Creating intricate floral designs
• Writing engaging event proposals
• Fostering and maintaining lasting client relationships
• Planning logistics to ensure every event is a success
• Building budgets and securing sponsorships
• Making strong first impressions and building awareness for your personal brand through social media

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

This eight-month graduate certificate program is for you if you are aspiring to a career in accounting and finance at an intermediate level. You will build on your previous accounting credential by expanding your skills in taxation, finance, management accounting, financial accounting and information systems.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Ethics
• Communication
• Problem-solving

This two-year diploma program prepares you for a dynamic career in the property and casualty (general) insurance industry in Canada. Offered in cooperation with the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC), this program is anchored on the fundamental aspects of both business and insurance and was designed with experts from several national insurance firms. Your learning will focus explicitly on brokerage, underwriting and claims.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Communications
• Problem-solving
• Business ethics  

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.