Diploma in Esthetician

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will increase your knowledge of design and engineering principles. You will learn to apply theories of design, production and marketing to gain an understanding of the steps necessary to commercialize a design idea. Your studies will introduce you to machining and production techniques, rapid prototyping, principles of mechanical design, engineering analysis, marketing, basic accounting practices, entrepreneurial skills, ergonomics, basic electricity and electronics, reverse engineering and product and design digitizing.

This program shares a common first and second semester curriculum with the Mechanical Techniques (Tool & Die/Mould Making) program. It shares a common third and fourth semester as the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Tool Design. This concept of laddering allows flexibility and options to increase levels of education incrementally.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Product development
• Machining techniques
• MasterCAM
• SolidWorks
• 3D printing and prototyping
• CMM programming/quality assurance and inspection
• Die design
• Jig and fixture design
• Mould design
• Cost estimating
• Reverse engineering
• 3D scanning and model modification
• Prototyping

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will gain fundamental skills and knowledge to deal with the challenging and sometimes fast-paced situations within the management function of an organization. You will learn to research, analyze, plan and assess current situations: contribute to strategies, and lead and work effectively within teams. You will also learn to use applications and technologies to support your organization’s business goals.

You will build a practical understanding of contemporary management theory through innovative approaches to learning, including seminars, value-added presentations, case competitions, and applied research projects. Your learning will be further advanced by current and industry expert faculty members.

As a student of this program, you will benefit from an expert team of professors and external speakers who have industry currency and academic expertise.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership
• Decision-making
• Ethics
• Strategy formulation
• Project management
• Communication
• Teamwork

This one-year graduate certificate will teach you how to design, test, and implement databases on a variety of operating platforms. You will also learn how to create database computer applications using web and object-oriented languages. This program offers an optional work term(s) for those who meet all academic requirements.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Analyze system requirements for applications
• Perform logical database design
• Program computer applications using programming language
• Develop business applications
• Basic database administration functions, including backup and recovery, as well as network administration
• Web technologies in computer applications+

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.

This three-year advanced diploma program introduces you to a broad background in analog and digital electronics, software development, modern communications and control systems. Topics covered include electronic circuitry, diagnostic techniques, microcontrollers, process control and computer systems and networks, along with digital communications, control systems and mechatronics. During the final year, you will focus on applying the principles you have learned to design and testing electronic projects.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Diagnostic techniques
• Microcontrollers
• Process controls
• Design and testing of electronics projects
• Digital communications
• Control systems
• Mechatronics

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 four-year honours degree program prepares you to become an informed citizen, decision-maker and leader. The program combines a comprehensive curriculum in corporate financial management and personal financial planning with the opportunity to cultivate business acumen, develop human experience skills and build critical thinking, problem-solving and pivoting abilities that are required in an ever-changing world. You will be well-equipped to pursue industry-demanded certifications, pursue further education and/or work in various roles that span public and private enterprises.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Business acumen
• Business strategy
• Communication
• Critical and creative thinking
• Cultural awareness
• Data analysis
• Digital literacy
• Financial planning
• Information literacy
• Intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
• Pivoting skills
• Problem solving
• Project management
• Strategic management

Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid 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 co-op 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 those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will develop in-depth technical knowledge of financial accounting, cost and managerial accounting, taxation, financial management, auditing and technology applications. 

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Sage ERP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access database
• Microsoft Dynamics

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.

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will build a career where urban and human needs meet to share the earth’s resources. You will focus on environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences. In your final two semesters, you will benefit from advanced computer modelling, water management and analytical courses. You will also develop problem-solving and communication skills needed to succeed in the environmental sector.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Environmental assessment investigation
• Environmental sampling
• Data collection and management
• Mapping
• Computer modelling
• Watershed planning and management
• Land development
• Construction monitoring
• Surveying
• Geospatial data analysis and interpretation
• Environmental planning.

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 three-year advanced diploma program will develop your in-depth knowledge of personal and financial planning including personal taxation, estate planning, retirement planning, insurance, investment strategies and risk management. In this program you will also have the opportunity to write various professional certifications required to excel in the financial sector.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Ability to use financial planning software
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ethics and professionalism
• Sales and marketing 

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.

To be eligible to apply for the optional co-op, students must complete all subjects from semesters 1 through 4 and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better, along with meeting the above minimum course grade requirements.

This two-year diploma program prepares you with the skills and knowledge to begin your career as a programmer. As a leader in developing relevant programs, we have the largest offering of computer studies programs in the province. Through a variety of practical and theoretical courses, you will gain skills in mobile development, web development and distributed programming techniques and database administration. You will also learn about security and a variety of operating systems including Windows, UNIX, Linux and IBM Business Computing. Graduates of this program will enter their industry with programming and communications skills suitable for employment.

Open Sources and Seneca
Seneca has connections with top tier open-source companies such as Mozilla, creators of the Firefox web browser, and Red Hat, maker of the most successful commercial Linux operating system. In a variety of courses, you will have the opportunity to work with top tier developers on such projects.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Computer programming
• Operating systems
• Database and web technology
• Data communication
• Security
• Advanced programming languages
• System methodologies
• Internet client and server-side development
• Database system design and maintenance
• Solve problems associated with software installation

This four-year honours bachelor degree will provide you with extensive knowledge and technical skills in software development languages. This program also covers topics in operating systems, web applications, multimedia interfaces, information security, databases, system analysis and design principles. You will also develop communication skills to effectively present technical ideas.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Communicate and manage projects in a team and individually
• Program algorithms and software languages
• Operate system architectures
• Web application design and deployment
• Network and information security
• Database design and development
• System methodologies and project management
• Business principles and management
• Research and problem-solving

Work Experience
Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment.  In most cases the work term(s) is a paid 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 two co-op work terms is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.