Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Practice (Fast-Track)

at Seneca College - Newnham Campus Canada

In this four-year honours degree program you will develop accounting, finance, management, and technology competencies. You will learn how to prepare, interpret and analyze financial information and be on the path toward a professional accounting designation. With this unique accounting education you will be job-ready for the Canadian and global business environments.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Financial analysis and critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork

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.

This two-year diploma program will establish your understanding of business management and entrepreneurship and introduce you to the digital tools and the skills necessary to succeed in the modern economy. Through practical hands-on classroom activities, and close interactions with our experienced faculty, you will learn about making business decisions, planning, teamwork and utilizing relevant business computer applications.

Upon completion of this program, you will have the option to enrol in one of Seneca’s three-year business administration programs and earn an advanced diploma in two additional semesters.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Research
• Teamwork

This eight-month graduate certificate program prepares you for careers in project development and management in both environmental and civil engineering industries. Your studies will encompass all aspects of project management, from the competitive bid process to scheduling, risk management and the closing of projects. During the second semester, you will gain valuable industry experience under the guidance of a mentor.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Project management
• Leadership
• Collaborative teamwork
• Risk management
• Bid process
• Scheduling
• Closing projects

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

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

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 four-year bachelor degree will provide you with information technology (IT), business management and leadership skills which can be applied to a business. Graduates will be prepared for jobs as IT-savvy business professionals who can implement and manage strategies and operate effectively in teams. You will be capable of planning and implementing IT strategies and technologies to achieve a competitive advantage in the industry. This program includes a mandatory work placement that applies theoretical and practical knowledge in a real-world setting.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership
• Business management
• Business intelligence
• Consulting
• Planning and managing IT strategies

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.

This two-year diploma program will develop your knowledge of the complexities of the movement of goods and services across the globe. In addition to building your business management skills and knowledge, you will receive training in international selling and marketing, international trade documentation and transportation selection. You will apply communication, networking and teamwork skills to support international trade, using current applications and tools. You will also understand and learn to prepare documents and follow procedures to support the movement of products and services across international borders.

Embracing cultural diversity, corporate sustainability and social responsibility are essential to your success in international business and are integral to your learning in this program. Your learning will be further advanced by current and industry expert faculty members.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Decision-making
• Market research
• Documentation
• Teamwork

Study Abroad Opportunity
As a student in this program, you may also have the opportunity to travel/study internationally and network in international arenas.

• Turkey
• Prague
• Germany
• Belgium

This one-year certificate program provides general education and the opportunity to explore and earn credit towards other college programs. A career-counselling component will help you choose and prepare for career-specific postsecondary education.

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.