St. Lawrence College Brockville Campus

Built on a strong foundation of marketing, human resources, and accounting the two-year Business diploma appeal to those interested in a broad, well-integrated education.

Business students at St. Lawrence College become effective leaders and communicators, able to represent themselves and their work through interviews and resumes, networking opportunities, and presentations. Students apply problem solving, teamwork, and intercultural skills to projects at the college, in the community, and internationally, establishing themselves as global business citizens.

The two-year Business diploma provides opportunities for rewarding careers in business and for further education, such as the Bachelor of Business Administration and international studies through St. Lawrence College.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Students become effective communicators, trained in problem solving, teamwork and quality management. They are skilled in the use of current computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Two years at college will get you started in a challenging career in business.

The General Arts & Science Diploma provides a broad liberal arts curriculum that prepares students for the workforce, college programs, or transfer to university. Core courses provide a solid foundation in communications and interpersonal skills, computers, mathematics, analytical skills, science, and general education. Complementing these are varied electives such as Film, Addictions, Fitness, and Psychology. All courses are chosen in consultation with the program coordinator, ensuring the right mix to meet each student’s interests and vocational goals.

General Arts & Science is a flexible program. Course sequence can change subject to student goals and class availability.

Diploma
You will take a number of core courses that provide a solid foundation in communications and interpersonal skills, computers, mathematics, analytical skills, science, and general education. The remaining courses are electives, chosen in consultation with your program advisor. Diploma graduates are prepared to enter the workforce directly, or they may continue their studies at university.

University-bound students are encouraged to complete a pre-university diploma track. Students who self-identify as Pre-University work with the Program Coordinator to further customize their diploma course selection in preparation for university study. Key academic areas (Communications, Applied Science, Social Science, Math) are emphasized in accordance with the student's goals. Potential transfer opportunities exist at a number of Canadian universities; exploring these possibilities is at the discretion of the student. Please contact the program coordinator for more information.

Highlights
Choose from varied electives such as Film, Addictions, Fitness, and Psychology or strengthen your ability in core courses in languages, sciences, and math; the General Arts and Science program will allow you to do both. Diploma students complete two years in the college environment, rather than four at a university, and still have the option of transferring and completing a university degree and/or transferring into another program offered at St. Lawrence.

Start your career as a practicing artist with this 2-year intensive studio-based fine arts program. Develop your skills in a variety of traditional arts practices such as figure drawing, oil painting, and ceramics while also exploring the exciting world of experimental 2D and 3D design, book arts, and digital media. Build your artist CV while completing your diploma by exhibiting in one of our 4 on-campus exhibition spaces and participating in experiential learning opportunities through external design contracts and projects. 

Studio 1 and 2 courses provide you with an opportunity to specialize your skill and explore personal areas of interest with the support and expertise of professors practicing in their field. You will have unique opportunities to design and implement exhibitions, public/community art projects, participate in a second-year student exchange in Barbados, and complete your Bachelor’s degree with one of our partner universities in Ireland. With innovative pillar courses focusing on Concept Development and Planning, Project Planning and Preparing for Exhibition, Business Development and Marketing, and Arts Leadership, Exhibition, and Portfolio, you will graduate with the skills you need to navigate your chosen creative industry.

Program Highlights
Some Program Features Include: 

• Intensive studio-based courses apply theory concepts through hands-on experience 
• Learning partnerships with institutions in Barbados and Ireland 
• On-campus exhibition spaces; Foyer Exhibition Space, Library Exhibition Space, Student Commons, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery (community art gallery) 
• Student and Professional portfolio development 
• Innovative, industry-based learning opportunities 
• Internationally recognized guest speakers 
• Faculty comprised of practicing industry professionals

The Music Theatre - Performance program gives aspiring musical theatre professionals theoretical and practical training in three core disciplines of acting, singing and dance. Our faculty of experienced professionals guide students through personalized instruction and coaching, as well as courses in stagecraft, musical theatre history, music theory and audition preparation. This demanding “triple threat” program allows you to hone your skills by performing in front of audiences in studio, main stage productions and in our unique touring productions where students learn to create and produce original theatrical pieces. Our students receive mentoring from faculty and guest industry professionals to become competent and job-ready for a competitive and rapidly changing industry.

Learn more - download the Music Theatre - Performance Program Brochure (pdf)

Highlights

• Guest industry experts provide unique learning opportunities through workshops in specialized skills and techniques to augment the core curriculum. 
• Students perform in multiple musical productions including performances at the Brockville Arts Centre, recognized as one of the finest historic theatres in Eastern Ontario.
• Our campus is situated in a safe, historic community along the St. Lawrence River with easy access to three of Canada's largest cities, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal.

A career in office work is challenging, fastpaced, and interesting. In a typical office, you might be required to create/maintain a website, produce flyers, or generate a news letter. You certainly will need to know how to use the Internet for information, travel arrangements, and e-mail processing. Further, you will be expected to manage electronic word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and desktop publishing. ‘Soft skills’ such as the ability to manage your time, greet visitors properly, and answer the telephone effectively are highly valued by employers and taught in this program.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• The role of an office administrator has changed and continues to evolve leading to variety of rewarding careers.
• The Office Administration - General Program prepares graduates for current and future office trends. Experienced faculty prepare students to work in dynamic business environments. Students become extremely computer literate through instructional scaffolding. Faculty provide a supportive and professional environment that allows students to build on their current level of knowledge, which leads to mastery of the skills required in a business office.
• Students graduate from the program appreciating the value of being an office administrator and become advocates of the profession during their career.