Graduate Certificate in Project Management - Environmental

at Seneca College - Seneca International Academy Canada

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.

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.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

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

In the face of a changing workforce – including an aging population, increased number of retirements, and a challenging economic environment – organizations in Canada are placing an increased emphasis on strategic human resources management. The demand for qualified Human Resources professionals is increasing. This eight-month graduate certificate program will help you acquire a comprehensive background in the functions of human resources from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The focus of the program is on applied, relevant and current learning with opportunities to interact directly with industry professionals, and learn from qualified and award-winning faculty.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills

• Critical thinking
• Organizational management
• Interpersonal communications
• Verbal and written communication
• Conflict 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 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 concentrate on the complexities that are involved in the movement and marketing of products and services internationally. You will build a foundation of general business knowledge and applications. Your learning will focus on the complexities of international trade that includes exporting, importing, international marketing, international finance, negotiation and entrepreneurship. You will also learn how to use industry leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools, including SAP and other software.

The program offers a rich and diverse intercultural educational experience. You will learn your craft from faculty with current industry experience in international business. This program is accredited by Forum for International Trade Training (FITT).

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Supply chain
• Project management
• Cultural awareness
• Teamwork
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) knowledge

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 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

This one-year graduate certificate program will provide you with the skills to identify and collect meaningful data, prepare data for analysis, conduct analysis of data sets and present results in a meaningful format to help inform business decisions across the enterprise. Key topics of study include: statistics needed for analytics, programming languages for data analysis, security and privacy for the field of business analytics, data predictive analytics and leadership in the business environment.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Business analytics to support evidence-based decision-making
• Development of software applications related to data management and manipulation
• Entrepreneurial strategies to identify new business opportunities

This eight-month graduate certificate program will develop your fundamental knowledge of marketing management and channel your strength towards creating, building, communicating and delivering value to customers in innovative and creative ways. You will gain skills and knowledge in several key areas including marketing research techniques, launching a new product or service, market segmentation techniques, pricing strategies, promotion and communications strategies, strategic market planning, generating new accounts and sales revenues.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Propose marketing plans
• Market research
• Developing strategic pricing
• Formulate budget  
• Prepare sales presentations

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term in a formal work environment. The work term 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 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

Elevate your business knowledge in this comprehensive eight-month graduate certificate program where you will learn about the complex world of international business. You will learn from experienced industry professionals with first-hand knowledge of today’s global business environment. With an emphasis on collaborative, project-based learning, case analysis and in-class discussions, you will cultivate essential critical-thinking skills. Team research and analysis of a real Canadian company will culminate in the development of an international export business plan. 

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Global business research and analytical skills 
• Global marketing planning
• Global supply chain management practices 
• International finance and banking applications
• Fundamental accounting and financial principles and applications
• International business law applications
• Business planning skills through project management  
• Functional areas of domestic and international human resources practices  
• Digital business applications and intercultural communications
• Corporate social responsibility and international development 
• The art of negotiation  
• Strategic business planning and development 
• Business networking

Off-site Learning
As a student in this program, you will experience off-site learning with visits to trade commissions, Boards of Trade, and international trade fairs. Learn from an industry expert who teaches global etiquette as we dine at the University of Toronto Faculty Club. Participate in tours within and outside Canada through Seneca’s Mobile Intensive Learning Experience (MILE).