Diploma in Financial Services - Client Services

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

This two-year diploma program in accounting will introduce you to the accounting practices, related technology applications, business fundamentals and the soft skills needed to find employment. You will learn how to use computer applications like Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Access relational database management software.

As a student of this program, assuming specific course grade and GPA requirements are met, and upon completion of five bridging courses, you will be eligible to directly enter Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Finance (BACF).

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Understanding and applying management accounting concepts
• Preparing and presenting financial statements and reports
• Outlining internal control system and risk management

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will develop a solid understanding of contemporary management theory before learning the skills required to plan, start-up, manage and expand a successful small business. You will learn to research, analyze, plan and assess current situations, contribute to strategies, and lead and work effectively within teams. You will also develop your skills to use applications and technologies to support your organization’s business goals.

Your learning will be further supported by instructors and business owners who will share their expertise and guide you through the process of identifying innovative and promising venture ideas from their business plans. Seminars, case analysis and online business simulations will be an integral part of your learning process.
As a student of this program, you may earn the opportunity to participate in Seneca’s Shark’s Pond event. Here, you will pitch and defend your business ideas to industry leaders. Many past competitors have launched their business ideas after graduating.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

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

The two-year Cosmetic Techniques and Management diploma program will immerse you in a thriving industry with skills and knowledge that employers and clients value. From practical makeup techniques and skin care analysis skills to marketing and management knowledge, you will learn various aspects of the cosmetic business and develop your talents as an artist. This program offers a fall term start and a winter term start with different delivery options.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Skincare analysis
• Makeup techniques
• Marketing strategies

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 three-year advanced diploma program delivers relevant, current and in-demand skills and prepares you for a career in the growing area of Human Resources. Your studies will focus on topics such as recruiting, compensation, training, benefits, occupational health and safety, labour relations, leadership, motivational techniques and organizational behaviour. In addition, you will acquire skills in the effective use of industry-standard software. As a student, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with industry professionals and to participate in hands-on learning opportunities such as case competitions.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Employee recruitment, selection and retention strategies
• Performance management program
• Recruitment in union and non-union environments
• Compensation plans
• Information technologies for HR
• Data management

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.

Are you creative? Passionate about design? A visual storyteller who can bring a brand to life? This two-year program will prepare you to become a visual merchandiser who can expertly style a brand’s image with mannequins, merchandise, pop-up locations, window displays and store fronts. You’ll express your innovative ideas using design-based software programs, and get hands-on experience working with luxury retail partners such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Holt Renfrew and Harry Rosen.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Presenting and co-ordinating merchandise
• Making financial decisions
• Working with a wide variety of materials to solve design problems
• Constructing promotional displays and advertising
• Photographing displays and advertising
• Understanding retail store operations
• Preparing and executing displays for exhibitions and promotional events
• Creating illustrations and layout for advertising
• Using written and oral English that emphasizes good organization, clarity and correct grammar for communication in a business environment

Field Placement
Through the mandatory field placement, you will gain 80 hours of work experience with our retail partners. Not only will you put into practice the skills developed throughout the program, but you’ll also build a professional network and improve your understanding of the industry. Field placements are varied and may include working in a retail environment, assisting as a fashion stylist during Fashion Week, making props for Toronto’s iconic Santa Claus Parade or working closely with visual designers on exciting industry projects.

Seneca’s one-year Fashion Studies certificate program will introduce you to fashion design and fashion business that will inspire you to explore creative skills and design applications. You will immerse yourself in design, production, business and communication, including social media. From visual culture, trend forecasting to sustainable fashion, your studies will teach you to investigate the range of experiences offered to professionals in the industry.

Furthermore, upon completing this program, you will be able to make an informed decision about continuing your studies in other fashion programs within Seneca’s School of Fashion.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Fashion communications
• Colour and fashion trend forecasting
• Concept and design
• Drawing and illustration

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.

This two-year diploma program will provide you with a solid foundation of marketing. You will have a detailed understanding of integrated marketing communications, selling, strategies and analysis, web design, research and channel management.

You will be equipped with tools and techniques to create multi-objective marketing strategies, including promotional campaigns, pricing, packaging and distribution of products, services and ideas. You will also benefit from problem-based learning, real-world projects and case studies.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership
• Brainstorming ideas
• Management techniques
• Critical thinking
• Planning
• Project management

This two-year diploma program provides you with the knowledge and technical skills for leadership in the networking industry.  In our on-campus labs, you will receive practical hands-on training in computer hardware, applied Internet technology, system diagnostics, local area network installation and data communication techniques. 

This program is built on partnerships with some of the most influential names in networking today, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, Rogers and Sun, giving you an edge in the industry. The program curriculum prepares students to specialize in system administration, network administration, security, and physical and logical network design.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Personal computer hardware
• Operating systems
• HTML
• Linux/UNIX
• Microsoft Windows server administration
• Data communication
• Web server installation
• Maintenance and security
• Analyze and resolve information technology problems
• System design and installation