Diploma in Business - Marketing

at Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology Canada

Turn your education and passion for health into a rewarding career as a leader in the health sector.  There has never been a more exciting time to move into a leadership role in health than in today’s increasingly complex and dynamic environment.   Health Administration and Leadership focuses on real-world contemporary issues and provides you with the opportunity to acquire the practical skills you will need to be successful as a leader in a health organization.

Study and learn with high-quality educators in a personalized learning environment created for you by faculty and practicing leaders who are committed to your success.  Earn your Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Health Administration and Leadership in just two semesters.  Gain a solid understanding of the provincial and federal health system with curriculum developed to prepare you to lead today and in the future. You’ll develop health administration and leadership skills in ethics, policy and law, research, operations, cultural safety, human resources, and finance.  Indigenous learning outcomes are weaved throughout the curriculum in order to develop an understanding of the importance of reconciliation and diversity of perspectives. Additionally, you will gain practical experience through a capstone project while working with industry leaders on current issues health organizations are facing.  

You will be prepared to work in entry or middle management positions in clinics, hospitals, long-term care homes, non-profit organizations, and private facilities.  With the growing demand for health leaders, we need you!

Industrial Manufacturing Processes is a post-graduate program, unique in Canada. Building on Confederation College’s portfolio of advanced manufacturing and engineering programs, the program combines theory with applied shop courses. It covers a range of industrial engineering topics with a focus on advanced manufacturing processes applicable to a wide variety of industries.

It is specifically designed for international students with a mechanical, industrial or aeronautical engineering degree. Students benefit from a solid exposure to applied learning, practical applications and lab work, which complements the theory they have already learned in their degree programs.

Students’ knowledge and skills about all stages of the production process will improve - from selection and design, through to building, quality control and the final stages of product testing. Students will also be exposed to topics related to careers in management, including courses on project management and occupational health and safety.

The applied learning in this program exposes students to Canadian engineering processes, which enhances their skills and improves their employability. The program also includes some business courses to provide students with business knowledge and skills applicable to related entry-management positions.

Confederation College’s Business Administration – Accounting three-year diploma program takes it a step further from the two-year Business Accounting diploma. As with the two-year program, you’ll learn the basics of accounting principles and finance along with advanced courses in the third year including auditing, project management and case analysis. Your last semester will be dedicated to a work placement so that you get real-world experience that will give you an even bigger advantage on the job market.

Top Highlights

• Earn your two-year diploma before continuing on to third year
• Provides more job opportunities and career advancement opportunities than two-year program
• Full-semester work placement in the final semester
• Continue on to a university degree through articulation agreements

Confederation College’s Pre-Health Sciences program can help. The program is divided into two streams, the college stream and the university stream, depending on what direction you plan to take.

The  Pathways to Certificates and Diplomas stream of the program (formerly called “College Stream”) is for students who want to go on to college health programs including Practical Nursing, Paramedic, and Dental Hygiene. Topics covered include pre-health math (college preparation), health care in Canada, chemistry, introductory biology and communications for health professionals.

The Pathways to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program (formerly called “University Stream”) is designed to upgrade your skills and knowledge for a variety of university health programs including the Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Medical Radiation Technology. Topics covered include pre-health math (university preparation), health care in Canada, advanced chemistry, human biology and communications for health professionals.

Top Highlights

• Upgrade your skills and learning to prepare you for a career in health care
• Get specialized training depending on whether you plan to go to college or university
• Get a head start on your future programs with a solid understanding of health care and related topics

Confederation College’s Early Childhood Education program is designed to give students a broad education in the theory of Early Childhood Education, child development, early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. You’ll get the skills and knowledge you need to plan educational programs and play environments to nurture each child’s development and learning, making a real difference in their lives. Courses cover a wide range of ECE topics including play and inquiry-based learning; effective interpersonal communication; child development; working with families; guidance; and health, safety and wellness.

Top Highlights

• Program includes three field placements so that you can learn in real-world environments
• A demonstration classroom is used by faculty to create hands-on learning experiences for students to learn about curriculum and the development of young children
• Course content follows the most current and relevant trends in professional practice

From small businesses to large corporations, globalization has profoundly affected how business works. Customers, competitors and suppliers now come from around the world, and this has created demand for people with an understanding of the global business environment and the skills to do business internationally.

Are you ready to join the new world of business? Whether you are a recent college or university graduate looking to begin a career in international business, an experienced professional seeking to upgrade your business credentials, or a budding entrepreneur wanting to take your business to the next level, Confederation College’s International Business Management program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s global marketplace.

Sometimes, life can be overwhelming. You can create meaningful change in the lives of children and youth experiencing challenging life contexts by becoming a Child & Youth Care professional.

Confederation College’s Child and Youth Care (CYC) advanced diploma program will give you the skills and knowledge needed to relate to, engage with and empower vulnerable children and their families. Through a wide range of courses including trends in child and youth care, sociology of family, youth substance use and marginalized youth and crisis experiences, you will be provided with a solid foundation to engage relationally while being developmentally responsive, trauma-sensitive and self-reflective. You will also gain a strong understanding of issues of oppression and racism, along with approaches to support health and wellness for Indigenous youth.

An ability to foster resilience and self-advocacy with young people and their families will contribute to achieving social justice and be the cornerstone of your professional identity. Field placements will give you on-the-job training in a variety of environments.

Highlights

• A comprehensive, hands-on program will teach you how to effectively help youth and children in need
• Field placements each year provide direct CYC experience with community organizations
• You will learn about key CYC issues including oppression, marginalization, racism, healing and wellness, and crisis intervention
• Program is directly connected with several community partners, presenting opportunities to collaborate on advocacy and social justice initiatives
• Accelerated option is also available for those with a college diploma or university degree in certain related fields

Confederation College’s Motive Power Techniques – Heavy Equipment certificate program covers all aspects of the heavy-duty service industry. You’ll get hands-on experience maintaining and repairing various heavy-duty systems such as gear trains, electrical/electronics, diesel fuel systems, air brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspensions on heavyduty trucks, off-road construction and forestry equipment such as front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, skidders, trucks and tractors. You’ll also benefit from in-class learning modules that will give you the mechanical knowledge and workplace skills you need to help you find and keep a job in today’s modern workplace.

Although focused on heavy equipment, this program prepares you for a diverse number of career opportunities in a variety of mechanical fields.

Top Highlights

• Program includes a two-week field placement so you get on-the-job training in a real shop
• Courses follow industry standards and practices so you are ready for the job market
• Learn today’s technologies – and how to adapt to tomorrow’s
• Graduates can also go on to

Confederation College's General Arts and Science one-year endorsement program furnish you with a strong establishment in an assortment of subjects. In case you're experiencing difficulty choosing what course to take, this program is a decent method to acquire credits and choose later! Subjects incorporate media, humanism, brain research, Indigenous investigations, and work environment readiness. You'll pick up abilities – and credits – that are transferable inside the school and college frameworks. 

Regardless of whether your next stop is assisting your school or college instruction, or if you want to search for openings for work, the General Arts and Sciences program will be the platform you have to get you on your way.

Leadership in Patient Support and Administration is a 1-year program. It is a career-oriented program that is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge. Students in this program take courses from Personal Support Worker program, as well as the Leadership for Healthcare Professionals program.

• Leadership for Healthcare Professionals
• Personal Support Worker