About
Seneca offers more than an education. With campuses throughout the Greater Toronto Area, Seneca’s size and diversity give students the advantage of partnerships with industry leaders, the latest in hands-on computer technology, a variety of class sizes, and full-time, part-time and continuing education options. Education should be flexible and accessible, so Seneca also employs various methods of teaching – from in-class lectures and online learning to co-op and field placements – in programs related to applied arts, business, financial services and technology.
Several schools are located at the Seneca@York campus located on the grounds of York University, including the Animation Arts Centre, Communication Arts, Computer Studies and Biological Science and Applied Chemistry, as well as Corporate Communications and Technical Communication programs.
Why Seneca College - Seneca International Academy
Campus life: Students have the opportunity to get involved in athletics and physical activity through recreational leagues and fully equipped fitness centres, or join one of 80+ clubs and associations offered at the College. Students can become part of the Seneca Student Federation which helps students engage with the Seneca community, building lasting relationships, while having fun in the process.
Services: A student’s transition to life at Seneca is made as easy as possible with International Student Services which includes free airport pickup, housing/accommodation assistance, orientation, academic advisors, counselling, free English assistance and peer tutoring, and international student clubs.
Real-world experience: Seneca believes in creating great student experiences that provide enriching learning opportunities — both inside and outside of the classroom. This includes immersing oneself in the workplace as part of a work term or field placement or expanding one’s skillset by studying abroad. These enriching experiences will give students an edge when they enter the workforce or pursue further studies.Location: All of Seneca’s campuses are located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Toronto is the largest city in Canada and one of the world’s most multi-cultural cities with over 70 ethnic groups and more than 140 spoken languages and dialects. Participate in group activities to the GTA’s many attractions like the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Casa Loma castle, the Ontario Science Centre, the Toronto Zoo, The Art Gallery, and the Royal Ontarion Museum. Students can also partake in ice skating, go-karting, movie nights, shopping, skiing, bowling, international days and more.
College Diploma - Computer Programming
The Computer Programming (CPP) two-year diploma program prepares students with the skills and knowledge to begin their career as a programmer. As a leader in developing relevant programs, Seneca College has the largest offering of computer studies programs in the province. Through a variety of practical and theoretical courses, students will gain skills in mobile development, web development and distributed programming techniques and database administration. They 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.
Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:
– 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
When students graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that they can explore:
– Software developer
– Information systems specialist
– Personal Computer specialist
– International Business Machines programmer
– UNIX/Linux programmer
– Computer application programmer
– Interactive developer
– Junior software engineer
– Program analyst
College Diploma - Business - Marketing
The Business – Marketing (BMT) two-year diploma program will provide students with a solid foundation of marketing. They will have a detailed understanding of integrated marketing communications, selling, strategies and analysis, web design, research and channel management.
Students 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. Students will also benefit from problem-based learning, real-world projects and case studies.
Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:
– Leadership
– Brainstorming ideas
– Management techniques
– Critical thinking
– Planning
– Project management
When students graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that they can explore:
– Marketing assistant
– Marketing co-ordinator
– Account manager
– Market researcher
– Assistant sales manager
– Assistant event planner
– Social media assistant
– Digital marketing assistant
– Media planning assistant