Diploma in Business in Finance

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

This multidisciplinary program shall expose students to aspects of electromechanical systems. Traditionally, similar programs of study have been found in the electrical/electronic disciplines. Graduates from these programs will also gain knowledge of the mechanical aspects of a system, such as the ability to read mechanical prints, understand tolerances, as well as understand the mechanical nuances of a system.

This program will expose students to both electrical and mechanical principles, allowing graduates from the program to be capable of analyzing, modifying, maintaining and repairing electromechanical systems. As such, the focus of the program shall be concurrent engineering with respect to products and processes. Students shall also be exposed to project management and quality systems. The program will culminate in a 15-week capstone project course where students shall be able to apply their knowledge and document it according to current industry practice.

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
This is a two-year Co-operative Education program delivered over three years due to the co-op pattern. Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma. More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.
Applicants seeking a non Co-op Endorsed Diploma should apply to the Electromechnaical Engineering Technician program, Program Code EMN3.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Fabricate and build electrical, electronic, and mechanical components and assemblies in accordance with operating standards, job requirements, and specifications.
• Interpret and produce electrical, electronic, and mechanical drawings and other related technical documents and graphics for a variety of stakeholders in compliance with industry standards.
• Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and equipment to assess, maintain, and repair electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, and subsystems.
• Maintain and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure that they function according to specifications and to optimize production.
• Support the design and production of mechanical components by assisting in the specification of manufacturing materials and processes.
• Apply, analyze, build, install, commission, and troubleshoot a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems, logic and digital circuits, passive AC and DC circuits, and active circuits
• Install and troubleshoot basic computer hardware and programming to support the electromechanical engineering environment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment including robotic systems.
• Establish and maintain inventory, records, and documentation systems to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements
• Select and purchase electromechanical equipment, components, and systems that fulfill job requirements and functional specifications.
• Assist in applying quality control and quality assurance program procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
• Work in compliance with relevant industry standards, laws and regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance and to remain current in the field and responsive to emergent technologies and national and international standards.
• Contribute as an individual and a member of an electromechanical engineering team to the effective completion of tasks and projects.
• Support project management activities such as planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, and monitoring of resources, timelines, and expenditures as required.

In today’s increasingly digitally-connected and knowledge-based economy, communication skills are crucial for professional success across a wide array of sectors. Advanced Communication for Professionals is an Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that supports learners and professionals in further developing their written, verbal and interpersonal skills.  Canadian employers are increasingly emphasizing the importance of these skills for hiring and promotion; this program therefore cultivates excellence in workplace communication, interpersonal communication, writing and reports, and project development. Graduates will enjoy enhanced employability and advancement potential.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Make effective rhetorical decisions to create focused, well-structured documents and presentations that implement professional stylistic conventions.
• Analyze and successfully respond to the communication expectations of various professional audiences when creating professional documents and presentations.
• Employ effective leadership skills in professional environments to promote increased communication efficiency and improved workplace collaboration.
• Edit and adapt professional messages for multiple contexts and diverse media.
• Synthesize sector-related research to produce relevant, persuasive reports.
• Comply with intellectual property rights when synthesizing, citing, or repurposing others' work in professional documents and presentations.
• Produce visually effective documents and presentations.
• Facilitate positive and productive interpersonal communication in the workplace to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage a collaborative project to ensure that it meets all required parameters (e.g. scope, timelines, etc.).

The curriculum emphasizes a broad perspective of health and healing, health promotion and the ethic of caring. It takes into account health care needs in society and a changing health care system. The program educates nurses to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in diverse settings which enables students to develop sensitivity to peoples' experiences with health, healing, and illness. Students learn to work in partnerships with clients, and interprofessional health care providers while actively participating in their own learning. Faculty and students work together in a collaborative, cooperative-learning relationship. Successful graduates from the program will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX - RN) for Canadian nursing entry- to-practice.

Students develop a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing and deploying applications for mobile devices. The main focus of the program is to design mobile applications for the two leading platforms in mobile devices: iOS and Android. Students will develop the capabilities to assess the integration of mobile solutions in existing business functions and processes, build native applications for mobile devices, implement web and enterprise solutions on the mobile platform, and implement user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design best practices. In their final semester, students will complete a co-operative work placement with an industry partner.

Co-operative Education
This one-year program has one co-op work term.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Certificate.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

The Game - Design program at Fanshawe College is an intensive three-year advanced diploma focusing on the tools and techniques necessary to gain employment in the video game industry. The goal of the program is to provide students with the professional and artistic skills necessary to create compelling and innovative games.

Students will develop 2D and 3D skills by studying a curriculum focused initially on the core principles of video game creation. Foundation courses including art & design theory, modelling, animation, texturing, anatomy and drawing will provide the basis for understanding the various components that make up a video game. An integral part of the Game - Design program at Fanshawe College is its relationship to the local community. London, Ontario has a vibrant and growing video game industry. Professionals from this community include game designers, animators, producers and art directors who will play an important role by providing mentorship to students through critique and guest lectures.

Graduates of this program will find entry-level positions in the video game industry as concept artists, animators, level and game designers.

This two-year conservatory program will give you practical experience in acting for the stage, mask work, play analysis, improv, and acting for the camera. You'll also take other specialized master classes and will work with professional artists on a graduating project that will come together as a professional production.

You'll be guided through a process of discovering a method of acting that brings out your full potential and you'll emerge with a deep understanding of Shakespeare, theatre history, movement for actors, and the business of acting. You'll emerge with a strong foundation for launching your professional career.

The Design Foundations Certificate program is for students who are interested in exploring a career in design. This foundation year introduces students to the fundamentals of 2D and 3D design principles, drawing and colour theory, idea development, research, presentation skills, portfolio development, design technologies, and communication skills. Students experience a year of goal-setting, learning new skills and refining existing skills with the guidance from industry experts through a variety of hands-on projects.

Graduates can use their portfolio and refined skills to move towards a career or pursue further studies in Interior Decorating, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design, GIS and Urban Planning, Landscape Design, Horticulture Technician and Theatre Arts - Technical Production.

Learning Outcomes:

• Create two and three-dimensional designs using a wide range of materials, processes, techniques and relevant computer technologies.
• Use the design process to develop and solve visual problems using various strategies for idea generation.
• Apply the formal elements and principles of design to creative work.
• Utilize a variety of presentation skills across a wide range of media appropriate to portfolios, public and private venues.
• Develop skills in portfolio presentation in a variety of media through studio-based projects.
• Articulate art and design concepts, history and the role of art and design in society to the general public.
• Create original design solutions through the use of creative problem solving, idea mapping and research that supports the design project within given parameters.

Digital Communication Management is a two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that is intended to prepare students to deliver messages in today's increasingly connected media environment. It is designed for students who want to expand their skills in the production and management of social media, media communications, video and audio production, photography, web and digital design.

Graduates will be able to leverage these skills in content strategy and curation, as well as user experience and design to develop significant opportunities for employment in almost any sector that wishes to engage or educate an audience.

Business - Supply Chain and Operations is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. The curriculum covers theory and application of supply chain management in private and public sector environments. Specifically, courses address material sourcing, transportation methods, inventory, retail management, negotiation skills and analytical techniques. Students also enhance their computer skills and their business communication skills. The program aligns to the curriculum of various professional associations in supply chain management. Graduates, equipped with the skills required to improve an organization's profitability and operations, are in high demand in both the private and public sector.

• The Business - Supply Chain and Operations program shares a common first level with all business diploma programs in the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business, which allows for program transfer, with no loss of credit, after Level 1.
• Students entering Level 1 of the program in January are expected to proceed into Level 2 of the program in the summer term.  Students entering Level 1 of the program in February or May will proceed to Level 2 of the program in September.
• Graduates may be eligible for admission to the following Graduate Certificate programs in the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business: Agri-Business Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Professional Financial Services, or Project Management. Graduate Certificate programs deliver a specialized professional curriculum in two four-month levels.
• This program is eligible for consideration of college to college transfer of credits under the Ontario Provincial ONCAT agreement.
• Students who graduate from this program with a GPA of 3.0 or greater are eligible to receive Advanced Standing towards their Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation (4 modules and 2 workshops). 
• Articulation agreements exist with the Supply Chain Canada which provides advanced standing in the Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation program.
• Students may become members of the Fanshawe College APICS student chapter.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Apply knowledge of the functional components of logistics to the interrelationships in the integrated supply chain;
• Employ a working knowledge of operations processes and systems required in manufacturing, distribution, and services;
• Contribute to plans and schedules, at various levels in an organization;
• Apply the basics of purchasing and supplier management to current best practices;
• Apply best practices for inventory planning and control throughout the integrated system;
• Utilize information technology to support logistics management functions;
• Evaluate and select warehousing and transportation options and recommend appropriate solutions for business requirements;
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects;
• Conduct business in the international marketplace;
• Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards;
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, as required in a business culture;
• Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as required in logistics management;
• Use effective human relations, interpersonal, and team skills in an organizational environment;
• Develop strategies for ongoing professional development to maintain and increase competence;
• Apply basic knowledge of the interrelationships among the functional areas of business in logistics management.

The Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance program is a Transport Canada approved program (TC-2011-08-4128) that provides the knowledge and skills required to start a career in aircraft avionics maintenance, which is responsible for servicing, repair and maintenance of aircraft electrical and electronics systems such as communication, navigation and data systems. This program covers all aspects of aircraft avionics systems used in general aviation, corporate, charter transport category aircraft and helicopters.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Apply the current regulatory requirements to the safety and airworthiness of aircraft.
• Perform major and minor maintenance tasks on airframes and engines.
• Install and maintain aircraft electrical systems.
• Install and maintain aircraft instrument systems.
• Install and maintain aircraft avionic and flight control systems.
• Apply the principles and practices of aircraft maintenance engineer category “E” to all work situations.