Diploma in Office Administration - Executive

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

If you are interested in the behind the scenes action of television and film production, and are eager to get hands-on training in one of the largest and most state-of-the-art facilities in Canada, the Fanshawe Broadcasting - Television and Film Production program is for you.

You will work behind the camera producing a variety of films and shows that includes narratives, documentaries, live sports, news, commercials and promotions with your talented and passionate classmates. There are opportunities to produce, shoot or edit programs that will be aired throughout the region or shown at film festivals, reaching thousands of viewers. When you graduate, you will have experienced all areas of creative and technical roles including, studio production, cinematic production, field production, mobile sports production, computer graphics, post-production editing, scriptwriting and sales, marketing and entrepreneurship. You will have a dynamic set of skills for a dynamic industry.

Along the way, you will be mentored and guided by industry professionals and be able to test your skills with field placements in the industry. If making video content is your dream, the Broadcasting – Television and Film Production program is your ticket.

This three-year program provides students with a strong basic knowledge of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology with focus on the concepts of air, water and waste water management. In particular, the program emphasizes in-depth training in the principles and procedures of measurement and analysis techniques, and legislation for air, water and waste.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Collect representative environmental samples, perform routine and specialized tests and interpret results, using current and relevant tools.
• Identify, select and use scientific concepts and models in the prevention, control and elimination of environmental hazards and in the remediation of contaminated sites.
• Analyze water/soil/air samples in a manner that contributes to the resolution of environmental problems through the selection and application of relevant scientific and engineering principles.
• Participate in the planning, design, implementation and maintenance of environmental projects, following standard procedures.
• Promote and maintain sustainable* practices by applying the elements of ecosystem-based management.
• Carry out work responsibilities adhering to standards of professional conduct and principles of professional ethics.
• Suggest strategies aimed at ensuring all tasks are completed in adherence to occupational health and safety standards and applicable legislative requirements.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems*.
• Provide ongoing support for project management.
• Communicate technical information accurately and effectively in oral, written, visual and electronic forms.
• Develop and present strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance performance as an environmental technologist.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has four co-op work terms.  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

This Graduate Certificate program is designed for students to build on the knowledge and skills gained from their previous engineering background. This program will provide students with the skills required for the workplace in the mechanical engineering design and manufacturing sector. An applied capstone project will provide students with the opportunity to design, implement and manage real-world solutions using skills in industrial communications, supervision, project management and documentation.  Students will learn in classroom, lab and experiential learning environments.

A Mandatory Mobile Computing (Laptop) Program

Learning Outcomes:-
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Develop design solutions for mechanical problems utilizing complex engineering principles and practices.
• Analyze and synthesize technical data to develop graphics and related technical documents conforming to engineering standards.
• Select and manage appropriate hardware and software used in the creation of engineering designs.
• Develop engineering designs utilizing a combination of principles and knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering methods.
• Determine reliability and quality control measures and procedures to evaluate and manage advanced manufacturing and mechanical design processes and systems.
• Incorporate sustainable, economic, ergonomic, safe and ethical approaches into design projects.
• Plan, implement and manage mechanical engineering design projects in response to stakeholder and industry needs and requirements.
• Design experiments that evaluate fit, form and function of critical components utilizing principles of statistical process control and finite element analysis.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in written, graphic and spoken form using appropriate vocabulary and formats for professional engineering projects.

The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) program is a four-year, honours level degree with a mandatory co-op work term between Levels 7 and 8.  Students will study core fundamentals of business including business strategy, management, human resources, accounting and leadership in addition to the specialized digital marketing courses, including brand management and media integration, analytics, strategic website management and search engine marketing. Students will be well prepared to write certification exams within the digital marketing field upon graduation.

Fanshawe College's Law Clerk program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in legal principles combined with the practical law clerk training that students will need to enter the diverse, fast-paced, modern field of law. As a graduate of the Law Clerk program you will work as part of a team in law firms, corporate legal departments, financial institutions, insurance companies, legal technology providers, title insurance companies, Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments or in any other capacity where a legal environment exists. Depending upon your choice of career path, you could find yourself preparing motion records and trial documentation, interviewing witnesses, arranging trial dates and adjournments, drafting corporate/commercial documentation, completing Family Law Act financial statements, administering estates, negotiating leases, administering contracts, completing legal research, searching titles or processing real estate transactions. At Fanshawe College you will learn about many areas of Canadian law including civil litigation, corporate/commercial, debtor and creditor rights, real estate, landlord and tenant, estate administration, family law and contracts. You will refine your communication and information processing skills as you learn how to research, analyze and write in the legal environment. You will develop an ability to work with a variety of leading-edge legal software applications and online commercial legal databases and services.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Support the needs of clients and legal professionals through the use of accurate terminology and professional communication strategies, both orally and in writing;
• Complete all work within routine and unexpected time lines and limitation periods within the legal environment;
• Use current and relevant electronic and print resources, within the legal environment, to conduct legal research, to assist with file and evidentiary management, to facilitate communication and generate legal documentation, complying with current regulations and procedures;
• Research and summarize the presenting legal issues, applying knowledge of substantive law, to support the legal team;
• Apply rules of procedure to support best legal practices;
• Conduct oneself professionally in adherence to the guidelines of the Law Society of Upper Canada;
• Carry out clerical and administrative duties for the operation of a variety of legal environments;
• Outline strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure continuing competence as a Law Clerk;
• Act equitably and justly with diverse populations*;
• Provide support for legal professionals in courts and administrative tribunals within the legal system.

Fanshawe College's Law Clerk (Co-op) program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in legal principles combined with the practical law clerk training that students will need to enter the diverse, fast-paced modern field of law. As a graduate of the Law Clerk program you will work as part of a team in law firms, corporate legal departments, financial institutions, insurance companies, legal technology providers, title insurance companies, Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments or in any other capacity where a legal environment exists. Depending upon your choice of career path, you could find yourself preparing motion records and trial documentation, interviewing witnesses, arranging trial dates and adjournments, drafting corporate/commercial documentation, completing Family Law Act financial statements, administering estates, negotiating leases, administering contracts, completing legal research, searching titles or processing real estate transactions. At Fanshawe College you will learn about many areas of Canadian law including civil litigation, corporate/commercial, debtor and creditor rights, real estate, landlord and tenant, estate administration, family law and contracts. You will refine your communication and information processing skills as you learn how to research, analyze and write in the legal environment. You will develop an ability to work with a variety of leading-edge legal software applications and online commercial legal databases and services.

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
This is a two-year Co-operative Education program.  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 Law Clerk program, Program Code LCK1.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Support the needs of clients and legal professionals through the use of accurate terminology and professional communication strategies, both orally and in writing;
• Complete all work within routine and unexpected time lines and limitation periods within the legal environment;
• Use current and relevant electronic and print resources, within the legal environment, to conduct legal research, to assist with file and evidentiary management, to facilitate communication and generate legal documentation, complying with current regulations and procedures;
• Research and summarize the presenting legal issues, applying knowledge of substantive law, to support the legal team;
• Apply rules of procedure to support best legal practices;
• Conduct oneself professionally in adherence to the guidelines of the Law Society of Upper Canada;
• Carry out clerical and administrative duties for the operation of a variety of legal environments;
• Outline strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure continuing competence as a Law Clerk;
• Act equitably and justly with diverse populations*;
• Provide support for legal professionals in courts and administrative tribunals within the legal system.

Landscape Design is a three-year co-operative program of study providing training in the design of many types of landscape areas, with emphasis on residential landscape design as well as experience with commercial and institutional sites. A variety of skills in areas such as drafting, computer-aided design, three dimensional modeling, design illustration and visualization are combined with the knowledge of design theory, plant and hard materials, landscape construction and new technologies to provide students with the skills necessary to source employment in the expanding field of landscape design.

Qualifying graduates of the Landscape Design program, have the option to receive advanced standing into a related Honours Bachelor's Degree in the Environmental Design and Planning program at Fanshawe College as well as the Landscape Architecture program at the University of Guelph where they may continue their studies.

Co-operative Education:-
This is a three-year program with co-op work terms.  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.

Learning Outcomes:-
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Craft landscape designs that successfully integrate people into outdoor environments.
• Apply principles of site engineering to complete a landscape design.
• Use the computer as a tool to communicate all aspects of the landscape design process.
• Utilize appropriate communication tools to convey design ideas.
• Recognize the importance of landscape maintenance and management in design.
• Prepare accurate quantity and cost estimates for a project.
• Plan, execute, and conclude a wide range of landscape projects.
• Identify environmental effects of projects and take appropriate steps to avoid environmental damage and promote healthy ecosystems.
• Act in a professional manner, maintain professional relationships, and communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and others.
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance and career opportunities and to keep pace with industry changes.

Business analysts drive change within organizations; they maintain a vibrant and dynamic skill set in today's fast paced world. This one-year (3 semesters) graduate certificate is designed for university and college graduates looking for a career as a business analyst within large organizations and is closely aligned with the role of a project manager.  Learning within the program is focused on the gathering, comprehension and management of project requirements to meet the strategic, tactical and financial goals of an organization.  A mandatory co-op term in semester 3 offers students the opportunity to apply their skills as a business analyst within a variety of organizations.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Develop new or improved innovative business processes from gap analysis through process design in support of a company's strategic objectives in a socially responsible manner;
• Develop and document business processes and business models according to established timelines and project goals in order to successfully execute the project;
• Plan, manage, and facilitate requirements gathering activities to define, manage, and implement the product or process;
• Develop strategies to bridge gaps between requirements and existing systems in accordance with standard business practices;
• Accurately communicate technical and business information to all stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of system requirements;
• Collaborate and network with stakeholders in an ethical manner to evaluate and align business processes and business models with the strategic objectives of the organization Curriculum.

This three-year co-operative program provides training in both the municipal and structural areas. The design of steel frame and reinforced concrete buildings is studied in the structural courses. Training is provided in materials testing and computer-aided drafting. Municipal topics include the design and construction of water distribution systems, storm, and sanitary sewerage networks, storm water management and highways. Theories for the treatment of water, sewage, and solid wastes are analyzed. Survey courses provide training in the use of high-tech survey equipment and techniques of plane surveying, as related to the Civil Engineering profession. Applied research activities by Professors expose students to real life engineering practices, challenges and solutions.

The program prepares students for a career in the residential construction industry. Courses are designed to provide the technical knowledge required to perform the construction, estimating, and scheduling associated with the building of one and two-storey houses, duplexes and townhouses.  A portion of the program is devoted to the acquisition of hands-on skills pertaining to the construction field.

Co-operative Education
This two year program has two Co-operative Education work terms. Students can choose to participate in a four-month paid co-op term from May to August between years one and two of academic study. The second four-month work term will take place from May to August following the completion of the second year of academic study.
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.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to remain current with industry changes, enhance work performance and explore career opportunities.
• Comply with health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of material estimations and quotes and complete all work in compliance with the rights and conditions of contractual obligations, the Ontario and/or National Building Codes, applicable laws, bylaws, standards and ethical practices in the construction, renovation and conservation building fields.
• Incorporate sustainability practices in the implementation of building construction, renovation and conservation projects in accordance with sustainable building guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate with diverse clients, supervisors, coworkers and tradespersons to complete projects on time and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Interpret project plans and produce technical sketches and documents to support building construction and renovation projects.
• Select and use technologies to obtain, organize and communicate building construction and renovation information.
• Solve problems related to the implementation of building construction and renovation projects by applying the principles of basic technical mathematics, building design and building science.
• Select, maintain and safely use hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, when performing layout, cutting, fitting and assembly operations.
• Complete building and renovation stages, from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finishes, in accordance with blueprint specifications and conservation principles.
• Select a range of materials and equipment for their appropriate application to building construction and renovation projects.
• Schedule and assist in monitoring the progression of building construction and renovation projects by applying basic principles andstrategies of project management.
• Apply basic business principles and strategies to the operation of a building construction and/or renovation enterprise.