Certificate of General Arts

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

This two-year diploma program enables you to pursue a university education to complete a diploma and a university degree in as little as four years at the University of Toronto (St. George or Scarborough), York University or Trent University. Courses include a variety of humanities and social science disciplines and focus on developing university-level skills.

This three-year advanced diploma program provides you with the skills and knowledge to begin your career as a software developer. You will learn programming languages, program design and system analysis. Web concepts are integrated into all courses to develop active database web programs on a variety of operating systems. Advanced techniques are taught through professional option courses.
You will demonstrate skills through a capstone project for an industry partner in your final year to demonstrate your skills and preparedness for a career in the industry. Graduates of this program will enter the industry with highly employable programming, database, software development and communications skills.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Programming languages
• System methodologies
• Client and server side development
• Design and maintenance of database systems
• Data communication

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.

This eight-month certificate program is designed to provide you with a solid background in accounting and computerized bookkeeping. The program focuses on helping you develop critical skills, such as financial reporting, practical experience with accounting software packages and training in business communication.

Offered in cooperation with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB) this program allows you to earn courses required for CIB's professional bookkeeping designation and prepares you for a career in bookkeeping and entry-level accounting.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Accounting software applications

This 12-month graduate certificate program is a fast-track option for four-year degree graduates to pursue a career in accounting wishing to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation. You will study financial and management accounting, tax, information systems, audit, finance and economics focusing on analysis and interpretation of information and making sound ethical decisions.

You will be introduced to the modern technological environment of business using spreadsheets (Excel), database software (Access) and integrated database application technologies (ERP) through exposure to accounting software package(s). You will also gain industry exposure through research, case studies and projects.

You are eligible to enrol in this program with little or no knowledge of accounting. Upon graduation, you can choose to continue to complete an accounting degree such as Seneca's Accounting and Finance degree, or pursue your CPA professional designation (minimum grade requirements apply).

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Communications
• Analytical thinking
• Decision-making
• Budgeting

Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is a customized degree that provides you with the liberal arts education to complement your diploma and advance your career or educational prospects. Complete your degree credential in two to two-and-a-half years, and gain practical experience through the work term. To find out more and to start mapping out your custom degree, please contact us.

Mandatory Degree Work Term
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. The work term(s) 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(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 degree work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

This eight-month Flight Services certificate program is offered in co-operation with major airlines giving you a competitive edge in the airline service industry. In this program, you will develop a diverse range of skills related to safety and emergency procedures, both on the ground and in-flight. You will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour required to explore a rewarding career in the service-driven aviation industry. You will learn to perform a variety of functions, aircraft safety procedures and essential techniques to deliver an exceptional passenger experience.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Strong communicators, extensive soft skills
• Solid core knowledge and technical skills
• See the industry as a way of life and value lifelong learning

Seneca’s Fire Protection Engineering Technician two-year diploma program is a North American standard in providing comprehensive fire prevention education. You can expect to work with advanced equipment under the guidance of professors and industry experts in fire science labs.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• General knowledge in major areas of fire protection
• Troubleshooting fire alarms and sprinklers
• Governing codes and standards

The tourism sector is a large economic growth contributor in Ontario, Canada and the world. This two-year diploma program will help you establish a service-driven attitude and develop your business and entrepreneurial skills to create, promote and sell global tourism products and services. You will graduate as a specialist in tourism destination innovation and implementing exciting new tourism services.

You will develop business skills in marketing, sales and customer relations, negotiation, risk management, industry-specific global distribution systems, local and international tourism destinations and geography.

In semester two of the program, you can continue your studies in the Tourism – Services Management, Global Tourism Business concentration or switch to Travel Services. Switching is seamless with a common first semester in both programs. 

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
• Globally savvy

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. 

Field Placement
You will complete 150 hours of unpaid placement in the fourth semester in one of the tourism and travel segments. You will receive assistance from your professor, but it is your responsibility to confirm a placement upon successful completion of all third semester courses before accepting a field placement 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.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Forecast fashion trends
• Build winning marketing tactics
• Foster sustainable practices
• Gain confidence in using math for decision making
• Develop creativity in visual communication
• Strengthen ability to work in a team
• Operate a profitable omni channel retail business