Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management

at Sault College - Ste. Marie Campus Canada

Do you love making networks work? The Network Architecture and Security Analytics (NASA) program at Sault College is designed to build on your already-amazing computer skills and deepen your knowledge in the design,  operation, analysis and security of enterprise networks.

Become more in-demand as a specialist in information technology and network communications. Though this one-year post-diploma program you will:

• Use the latest technology to become a network architect. Learn about network planning, implementation and maintenance.
• Learn the skills of a cryptographer and how to assess security risks to digital infrastructure and develop security systems to protect sensitive information from hackers.
• Acquire professional and entrepreneurial skills for entry into the industry and self-employment.

The NASA program prepares you to obtain certification from Cisco Systems as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) security specialist.

Few people have the skills and education needed to address the massive demand in this area across multiple sectors. Because of you, we know one more person who will keep us safe from spammers and identity thieves. Our personal information feels safer already!

The 3-year Mechanical Engineering Technology advanced diploma program will give you what it takes to help bring design to life!
Through in-class instruction and a world-class lab simulating the manufacturing environment, gain the critical skills to become an integral member of today’s engineering teams, including:

• Quality control procedures
• In-depth performance testing
• Product development support
• Design and manufacturing
• Improving engineering designs through analysis

The Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the use of shop equipment and precision measuring instruments.
After only one year of study, you`ll receive an Ontario College Certificate in Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop.
The Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop (Machinist) program is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the use of shop equipment and precision measuring instruments. As a student of this program, you will gain knowledge and hands-on skills with a wide variety of equipment including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, as well as precision measuring instruments, to support the production and repair of components in a mechnical environment.

Program Outcomes
A graduate of the Mechanical Techniques Program at Sault College will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to the application of quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
• Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
• Support sustainability best practices in workplaces.
• Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
• Troubleshoot and solve standard mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
• Contribute to the interpretation and preparation of mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
• Perform routine technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
• Assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical components according to required specifications.
• Select, use and maintain machinery, tools and equipment for the installation, manufacturing and repair of basic mechanical components.

Earn a graduate certificate that sets you apart in one of the most exciting and important industries in the world! Tourism and travel is your thing. We dig that about you. So, we wanted to let you in on an amazing program that will help turn your passion into a career filled with helping people just like you! 

The one-year Hospitality and Tourism Management graduate program is all about earning the administrative and leadership skills needed to succeed in worldwide travel and hospitality operations. The program focuses on key areas of the hospitality and tourism industry including human resources, marketing, strategic and business planning and leadership.

Students at Sault College will now have an opportunity to attend the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Located on the Carmarthen Campus in the United Kingdom, Fitness and Health Promotion students will have the opportunity to transfer their credits to the University of Wales to receive a BSc (Hons) degree inPersonal Training. The University is part of a growing industry of educators with over 160 years of experience in offering physical education.

Sophie D`Agostino is a recent graduate of Sault College`s Fitness and Health Promotion Program who is currently pursuing the transfer degree at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

I was originally planning to go away to an Ontario University to complete my Bachelor`s Degree with my Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma from Sault College. This would normally take three years to complete. When I found out that I would be able to complete my Bachelor`s Degree in one year at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, I was ecstatic! This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to get out there and explore the world while getting my degree. There was no way I could let an amazing opportunity like this pass my by .

Do you see yourself as someone who enjoys helping others succeed? Do areas like fitness, healthy living and inspiring others to go that extra mile interest you? If so, Fitness and Health Promotion is for you. Our program will provide you with the skills to safely assess, design, implement and evaluate personal, group and community fitness and health promotion programs. It will also instil the communication and leadership skills in you to facilitate and coach these programs.

Study here, and you`ll learn how you can be a key motivator to helping others reach goals they never thought they`d achieve.

• Students receive over 400 hours of supervised fieldwork experience in a variety of educational, public and private organizations
• Students will learn through hands-on experience and solid theoretical training delivered by experienced, knowledgeable and creative faculty
• As a graduate you can pursue varied employment opportunities as this field has increased popularity with government, public and private organizations
• Graduates will have the knowledge to seek personal training certification through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists (CSEP-CPT) subject to membership fees and requirements that are the responsibility of the student / graduate pursuing the certification
• Graduates can pursue appealing opportunities to bridge their Fitness and Health Promotion diploma to a University Degree

The focus of the Business - Accounting program is to prepare you for the important role of a successful and in-demand operational management accountant. The Sault College Accounting program is part of the well-established School of Business and provides in-depth application of traditional and computerized accounting concepts that are continually called upon in any industry or organization. Well-respected faculty with both accounting designations and years of experience in the accounting profession, deliver engaging lectures that have been highly rated by students and graduates of the program, sharing the knowledge you need to learn in ways that make sense to you. The program is continually changing to be responsive to industry needs and to meet the demands of the students seeking career opportunities and advancement in a business environment, while adhering to the well-regarded Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities standards for Accounting. If you graduate from our 2-year Business - Accounting diploma program, you can seek to pursue further study at local and regional Universities including Algoma University, Laurentian University and Lake Superior State University (Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan).

This one-year graduate certificate program is geared to experienced internationally educated nurses holding a four-year bachelor`s degree in nursing.

Through theory, labs, simulation, and clinical practice, this program focuses on caring for seniors throughout the continuum of care in a variety of settings. It allows students to deepen their capability to care for seniors who are living with chronic illness and their families. Nursing excellence across the domains of practice is optimized within the context of the Canadian health-care system. A professional socialization framework will be emphasized.

The 1-year Health Informatics program teaches you how to develop and use technologies to meet the demands of healthcare organizations. Learn how to leverage data and critical patient information to facilitate healthcare delivery and decision making. 

Learn key professional skills in:

• Electronic medical records
• Automated voice transcription
• Digital imaging concepts
• Admission discharge transfer (ADT) messaging and workflow
• Billing technologies
• Communication regulations surrounding personal data

This eight-month program, unique in the province of Ontario, is designed for those who don`t have a business-related background or education, but recognize the importance of having key knowledge of business to enhance job prospects and for advancement in their careers. In only a few months, you will develop the skills in the key areas of management, marketing, accounting, finance, human resource management and other critical business-related functions, while earning a graduate certificate from a recognized post-secondary program. Most other college programs take two years to give you the level of study you will gain at Sault College in less than one. Business knowledge is recognized as a necessary piece of one`s portfolio when actively seeking exciting opportunities in the domestic and global marketplace. In today`s economy, employers seek what this program will provide you: the skills required to solve problems, make decisions, and perform a multitude of tasks, all with a strong foundation of what it takes to lead and succeed.

This advanced diploma expands on courses taken as part of the two year Natural Environment Technician curriculum. The Technologist designation earned through a third year of study takes learning to a new level. Students will participate in a number of legacy field projects related to Conservation and Management of natural resources. Study layout, data collection, analysis and reporting are the overriding elements of courses taught within this program. Students will hone their problem solving skills and work independently on unique projects in aquatic ecosystems, species at risk, invasive species and climate change.

Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of related agencies through a field placement and legacy projects. This chance to network facilitates important industry connections and allows for real life contributions to natural resource management. Integration of technology is a crucial component, as GIS applications and other relevant software are fundamental to the third year. All of this is presented within a strong framework of sustainability, creating a foundation for an impactful career working in and with the Natural Environment.

Co-operative Education (Co-op)
Co-operative Education (Co-op) provides opportunities for you to learn beyond your classroom as you integrate relevant work
experiences into your academic studies. Co-op also lets you further develop life and employment skills while earning money.
You can also get a better idea of the career options available to you and build your network of contacts for future employment. Many employers prefer hiring co-op grads because of the applied learning they receive. We will prepare you for your summer work term and employment upon graduation.

Goals of Co-operative Education:

• Provide opportunities for students to learn and apply job search skills.
• Enable students to develop a network of employer contacts.
• Expose students to the realities of the workplace in their chosen field.
• Provide quality work experience where students can apply their knowledge and skills.
• Assist employers by providing well-trained, enthusiastic Co-op students.