Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Business Technology Management (Co-op)

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

This eight-month graduate certificate program is for you if you are aspiring to a career in accounting and finance at an intermediate level. You will build on your previous accounting credential by expanding your skills in taxation, finance, management accounting, financial accounting and information systems.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Ethics
• Communication
• Problem-solving

In this two-year diploma program, you will learn the fundamentals to prepare for a career as a civil engineering technician. Your studies will include computer drafting, municipal and building practices, material testing and field surveying. At the completion of your first year, you will have the option to transfer to the Civil Engineering Technology program (requires a grade of C or better in Strength of Materials).

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Building principles
• Computer-aided drafting
• Materials testing
• Field surveying techniques

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.  In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility.  Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Transform yourself from an enthusiastic beginner into a skilled, career-ready professional, prepared to meet the standards of employers throughout the flight services industry. This exclusive two-year diploma program is designed to help you develop job-related skills and knowledge in an experiential learning setting preparing you to perform a variety of functions required by the airline industry.

New for 2021: Seneca has launched the Flights Experiential Hub at Newnham Campus. This state-of-the-art training centre is the first of its kind among Canadian postsecondary institutions. It includes a B737 cabin simulator, an A320 door simulator, a mock airline interior cabin, and an aircraft evacuation slide, all to provide you with real-life learning experiences. While many of the program's courses remain online, they are balanced with opportunities to study on-campus, using authentic airline safety and emergency equipment in semesters two, three and four.

Sustainability: We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability within every business program we offer.

Within the Flight Services – Operations & Cabin Management program, we place a unique focus on how flight attendants are not only ambassadors of their country, but luminaries of their airline, working collaboratively and mindfully towards a reduced environmental footprint.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Strong communicators, extensive soft skills
• Solid core knowledge and technical skills
• Understand sector needs, including business management, analytics and technology
• See the industry as a way of life and value lifelong learning

Field Placement
As part of your program credit hours, you will complete 150 hours of field placement in the fourth semester. You will receive assistance from your professor, but it is your responsibility to confirm a placement upon successful completion of all third semester subjects before accepting a field placement position.

The four-year Honours Bachelor of Child Development degree program prepares you for expansive opportunities across the health, education, and social service sectors. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to pursue careers in family support services, recreation, early learning and education, infant mental health, and early intervention for children and youth with diverse abilities. You will also qualify to register as a member of the College of Early Childhood Educator and practice as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).

With ongoing specialization, our students have achieved successful careers in assessment and counselling, child life, elementary teaching, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. Like many of our graduates, you may choose to complete your Bachelor of Education or a Master of Arts. Our faculty have direct experience in community settings and may help you in facilitating job opportunities.

As a student of this program, you will complete a work term which frequently translates into future employment. Ultimately, our applied learning model crosses various disciplines which will help you to think critically and gain experience in the field that fits your unique interests.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Interdisciplinary educational approaches
• Interprofessional collaboration

Mandatory Degree Work Term
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. The work term may be a paid or unpaid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the work term is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for the mandatory degree work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this eight-month graduate certificate program, you will learn about the advances in project management taking place in the Information Technology (IT) industry. This program teaches an understanding of when to apply methodologies in the IT industry, including when each methodology is appropriate to use. This program will also refine your project management skills by providing an enhanced awareness of IT projects, programs and policies in two consecutive semesters. This program offers an optional work term for students to gain practical experience in the IT sector prior to graduation.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Project management
• Project leadership
• Accounting and finance
• Systems development
• Quality assurance
• Contract law and ethics
• Manage the scope, timing and quality of a project
• Document project goals and deliverables
• Project control procedures, resource management, change management and risk management

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this two-year diploma program, you will acquire the specialized knowledge and skills required to safely and competently dispense subnormal vision devices, contact lenses and eyeglasses. You will also learn the basic science of sight and optics and develop practical spectacle fabrication and dispensing skills.

Work Experience
A mandatory program requirement in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for the mandatory work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

This two-year diploma program prepares you for entry-level roles on the front line of the financial services industry.

You will learn fundamental business principles and practices that will allow you to provide financial advice related to day-to-day banking, credit and mutual fund investments. You will have the opportunity to complete industry-demanded courses that will open career opportunities in the investment and property and casualty insurance industries. In addition to the customer service training that you will receive as part of this program, you will choose further courses in one of four areas (emotional intelligence, business ethics, negotiation strategies, or intercultural behaviour and communication) to enhance your professional skills.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Business administration
• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Customer service
• Negotiation
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving
• Relationship building

This two-year diploma program is designed to prepare you for a career in the vibrant global hotel and hospitality industry. Not only will you work closely with your peers and professors who are industry professionals, but you will learn and practise through paid work experience key skills employers are seeking, including exceptional guest service, industry standard software applications, cultural diversity and management skills.

As you begin your studies with a common first semester, you can specialize in hotel and restaurant service or wedding and conference planning. Throughout the program, you will earn industry-recognized certifications that are built into the coursework to enhance your resumé, ensuring you graduate job-ready.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Service Leadership
• Business Management
• Decision-making
• Teamwork

Study Abroad Opportunity

• As a student of this program, you are eligible to apply for a study abroad opportunity and may qualify for an externship placement position.
• Externships are paid work term (also known as Work Integrated Learning) opportunities to also help you help you network with industry professionals.

The Cloud Architecture & Administration graduate certificate program will provide you with knowledge and skills to become an essential part of a modern information technology (IT) team. You will learn how to effectively and securely integrate IT infrastructure, including cloud services, internet of things devices and traditional on-premises equipment. You will also develop an understanding of potential issues with privacy and the law and how to mitigate those risks. During the program, you will gain essential leadership and management skills, providing opportunities for you to advance in your career.

An optional work-integrated learning experience will offer an opportunity to expand your learning and apply skills to real-life work settings. You will also work on a capstone project that integrates knowledge and skills obtained throughout the program. 

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• support cloud computing infrastructure
• data storage and management solutions
• integrating cloud services and on premises systems
• understanding best practices for security protocols
• design and implement comprehensive information security architecture 
• project planning and management
• leadership and communication skills

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this two-year diploma program, you will use building systems software to learn leading theory and practice for heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, air handling, electricity and control systems. You will learn the principles of energy efficiency, including the exploration of emerging renewable energy technologies, which are a major component.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Theory and practice of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, air handling, electricity and control systems
• Awareness of environmental considerations
• Energy efficiency principles
• Building system software

Optional Co-op
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Students who begin their studies in January are not eligible for co-op, and are required to begin their second semester immediately after the first semester.