Lambton College Mississauga Campus

The Computer Programmer, two-year diploma program offers students the opportunity to study current trends in web technologies, computer programming, database, project management, and mobile development. This intensive, two-year program concludes with a work term for eligible students.

Web technology topics include HTML5, CSS5, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON and NodeJS. Students work with server-side programming languages including Microsoft C#.NET, Python and Java. In the database components, students perform all aspects of database design and work with SQL/NOSQL on several database management systems (DSMS). Students demonstrate their knowledge and skills by developing solutions to real world, three tiered (client, server, database) problems.

Major coursework is assigned as term projects that span entire terms allowing students to actively engage in the evaluation, design and implementation of real world software applications. As a result, student develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication skills.

In addition, general education, business, math and communication courses help students expand their organizational, critical thinking and communication skills.

The widespread use of computer technology in all industries, from manufacturing, transportation, construction, education, health and financial institutions means that computer programmers are the key people shaping the solutions of today and tomorrow. 

Co-op Info
Co-op students have the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace. Co-op placement opportunities help students gain valuable work experience that may assist them in finding permanent employment after they graduate. Students have access to our Co-op & Career Advisors who provide comprehensive co-op and career development services and resources for co-op students.

Engage in a tourism and hospitality management program that develops the highly in-demand skills of leadership, cultural intelligence, and a managerial approach to business operations in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Exploding demand for tourism combined with a skilled labour shortage creates dynamic opportunities for rapid career advancement for graduates.

Trained professionals enjoy career success creating experiences for corporate and entrepreneurial tourism organizations including destination marketing organizations, world class hotels and resorts, tourism attractions, entertainment venues, gaming organizations, and all businesses that value the "customer experience."

Lambton College’s Tourism- Operations Management student experience delivers

• A unique, continuous 15-month educational experience offering skill development and industry experience (3 academic terms + 1 paid, co-operative work term)
• Student-centered curriculum with active, engaging and applied learning opportunities
• Transferable skill development that opens doors to all areas of the tourism industry and beyond
• Leadership development through experiential learning and human relations
• Cultural intelligence skill building
• A foundation for socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and ethical decision making
• Opportunities to kick start career advancement through a paid co-operative work term across Canada and around the world
• Flexible pathways enabling students to upgrade their diplomas to degrees

The Lambton College International Business, Ontario College Diploma program prepares graduates for exciting and rewarding careers in the global workplace. Students will study foundational business knowledge as well as gain specialized global business knowledge and communications skills required to work in a career in international business.

In the first year, students will be introduced to business courses in marketing, accounting, computer applications, business principles and ethics. Important studies in business communications and mathematics round out the year. The second year will move into international business courses that deal with topics such as international commerce, global supply chain documentation, sales of goods, and marketing from an international trade perspective. Graduates will gain specialized career expertise, technical knowledge and skills in international business.

Upon meeting graduation requirements, pending accreditation approval graduates will possess the necessary course preparation to apply for the Diploma in International Trade from the Forum for International Trade Trading (FITT). This program enables students to fulfill the educational component for Certified International Trade Professional (CITP)® designation from FITT as well as the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®. See the FITT website and the Project Management Institute (PMI)® website for additional requirements such as, mandatory examination and work experience to complete the designations. Separate registration, eligibility and fees determined by FITT and the (PMI)® will apply.

This two-year program will prepare students for a profession that provides services and advocacy for individuals with a wide range of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional limitations. During the program, students will learn theoretical foundations and practical skills which will allow them to competently work through the therapeutic recreation process.

The practice of Recreation Therapy is based on the belief that play, recreation and leisure are essential to achieving an individual’s optimal health and sense of wellbeing which leads to improved quality of life. Through the development of meaningful goals and objectives individuals working in the field of Recreation Therapy will use recreation as a therapeutic tool to improve health and restore wellness.

Through volunteering, field placements, and a variety of community experiences, students will receive valuable hands on experience. These experiences will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their skills in the areas of assessment, program development, planning and evaluations. In addition, students will have the opportunity to receive additional specialized training while enrolled in the Recreation Therapy program, such as Gentle Persuasive Approach and Mental Health First Aid.