Graduate Studies

stand out in the crowd.

If you want to hit the job market with advanced skills and stand out from the
competition, check out Fanshawe’s Graduate Studies.

In less than one year – you could have the advanced training you need for the
career you want.

These graduate certificate programs are structured to complement your post-

secondary education and make you more employable – so you land not
just a job but a career! Plus, Fanshawe’s relationships with organizations and
industry professionals will give you plenty of opportunities to network and meet
potential employers.

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Graduate Certificate Programs
Business & Management
Programs
Human Resources Management
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, completed in two four-
month semesters (laptop required). Designed for university or college graduates,
this program provides graduates with functional knowledge in core areas of human
resources: recruitment and selection, training and development, human resources
planning, occupational health and safety, organizational behaviour, finance and
accounting, human resources management, compensation and benefits, and
labour relations. Students have the opportunity to complete all nine Certified
Human Resources Professional (CHRP) credits. (Refer to the Human Resources
Professionals Association website for more information: www.hrpa.ca.) Beyond the
core curriculum, the program also offers courses in human resources information
systems (HRIS), Canadian employment law, management of strategic HR projects,
and professional communications. A unique experiential learning opportunity is
available to select students through the HR Community Consultancy offered in the
final semester of the program.
International Business
Management
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, completed in two four-
month-semesters (laptop required). Students will develop the skills to effectively
investigate, analyze, manage, and direct most aspects of international trade.
Students work with real businesses, helping small and medium exporters capitalize
on global opportunities, as preparation for various careers in the ever-expanding
global economy. Professors have relevant and practical expertise in international
trade, investment, marketing, finance, and business management. Graduates
will receive an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in International Business
Management and, upon meeting FITT criteria on two major projects sent for external
grading, a Diploma in International Trade from the Forum for International Trade
Training (FITT). Graduates who then work for one year in international business and
meet other FITT criteria can subsequently earn the Certified International Trade
Professional designation (CITP).
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Marketing Management
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, completed in two
four-month semesters (laptop required). This program is designed for university and
college graduates with a degree or diploma in business or a related field who wish
to broaden their skills-base in all functional areas of marketing. Students interact
with marketing as a broad set of activities and decisions that must be made about a
product or service to satisfy customer needs. Students develop skills in a number of
specialized marketing disciplines, including new media marketing, event marketing,
market research, direct marketing, and web design. In addition, a course in search
engine marketing prepares students to pursue Google designations. Small classes
and real-life issues from community organizations help students learn and apply
practical skills demanded by today’s dynamic businesses. Graduates have career
opportunities in search engine marketing, sales, marketing research, advertising
and promotion, event planning, direct marketing, database marketing, promotions,
brand management, and media sales.
Professional Financial Services
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, completed in two
four-month semesters. This program is designed to leverage a university or college
credential by providing a fast track to a career as a professional financial planner.
An intensive curriculum prepares graduates to provide clients with professional
advice to build wealth and ensure financial security through setting goals, managing
finances, minimizing tax, managing life’s risks, and building investment portfolios.
The curriculum focuses on the Certified Financial Planner® CFP®, with the CFP
designation awarded by the Financial Planning Standards Council www.fpsc.ca.
Students also have the opportunity to complete the Canadian Securities Course®
CSC® and Life Licensing Qualification Program. Upon successful completion of the
program and external examinations, graduates are well equipped with skills and
credentials to enter a wide variety of careers in banking, investment, insurance,
credit, and financial planning.
Communication Program
Corporate Communication and
Public Relations
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to prepare
college and university graduates to work in corporate communications. Students
hone writing, presentation, desktop publishing and web design skills and face public
relations and ethics challenges that will increase their communication-related
skills. A second-term work placement gives students a chance to put their skills to
use. Graduates are employed in advertising and PR agencies, hospitals and health
care, banking and insurance, the arts and media, small and large manufacturers,
government, politics and the not-for-profit sector.
Contemporary Media
Programs
3D Animation and Character
Design
– this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will build upon the
student’s prior technical knowledge acquired from his/her fine art, media or design
education. Successful graduates will master all skills needed to create 3D animated
characters and animated short films including: life drawing and storyboarding, 3D
modeling and animation, shaders, texture mapping and lighting, character design,
video editing and audio effects. Concept development, team work, strategic
planning and project management will be integral components of this dynamic
two-term program.
Advanced Filmmaking
– a 45-week Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that builds on your
degree or diploma skills by providing opportunities to work in cross-functional
teams to create both narrative and documentary films and television productions.
All aspects of digital filmmaking and video, including pre-production, production
and post-production are covered. Graduates will be trained to work as independent
filmmakers or to work with film or TV production companies as writers, producers,
directors or in project management, marketing or distribution.
Audio Post-Production
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program offering students
advanced techniques in digital audio recording and editing for studio and video.
This program is for students interested in working in sound for film and television,
recording studios, production houses and other sound-related industries.
Broadcast Journalism -
Television News
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program preparing graduates
for a career in television news. The main focus is hands-on assignments including
shooting, editing, producing and writing television news stories. Graduates work as
TV journalists, videographers, producers, editors and news directors.
Contemporary Media: Theory and
Production
– a four-year collaborative degree program in which graduates earn a four year
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Film Studies from Brock University and
an Ontario College Graduate Certificate from Fanshawe College. This program is
intended to produce students who are articulate, informed and critically aware of
the roles of various contemporary media. Once students complete the full first
year at Brock University, successful students are considered for admission into
the Degree/Graduate Certificate program. At Fanshawe College, students must
choose an area of study for the Graduate Certificate in one of three areas: Advanced
Filmmaking, Broadcast Journalism – Television News or Visual Effects and Editing
for Contemporary Media.
Interactive Media Specialist
– this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, completed in two
semesters, provides intensive training in new media technologies with an emphasis
on website design, interactive media and emerging technologies. The curriculum will
combine courses in design, marketing and media management while incorporating
technology from Adobe, Discreet, Macromedia, etc. Graduates will be prepared
to work as designers, programmers, producers, art directors, technical leads and
project managers.
Visual Effects and Editing for
Contemorary Media
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program focusing on video editing
and animation. Students learn about graphics, animation and visual effects using
emerging technologies and software. The collaborative learning environment means
you’ll be working on productions with students from other programs to get the feel
of a real work environment. Graduates work as editors, compositors or animators in
the television and film industries.
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Graduate Certificate Programs
Design Program
Geographic Information Systems
(GIS)
– this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, completed in eight
intensive months, will prepare students for employment in a wide range of land-
based industries that utilize spatial and tabular data. This program is project-based,
software intensive, inter-disciplinary and focused on building flexible, current,
high-end applied skills. You will gain mastery of foundational GIS skills and apply
leading-edge techniques in GIS science to create spatial solutions. Our graduates
work as GIS application specialists, GIS programmer analysts, GIS analysts, or
related occupations in both public and private sectors.
Health Services and
Human Services Programs
Advanced Care Paramedic
– a 45-week Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to enhance your
skill set so you can perform an expanded set of controlled medical acts to patients
suffering from serious medical and traumatic emergencies. This specialized training
will allow you to better manage life-threatening situations, increasing the range
of skills you can offer to employers, and the level of care you can offer to patients.
You’ll develop advanced assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills,
and be prepared to perform invasive therapeutic interventions in the pre-hospital
environment. Broaden your career opportunities with specialized, advanced training.
Anesthesia Assistant
– a 38-week Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. Anesthesia Assistants
work under the supervision of the anesthesiologist and assist in the care of patients
during general, regional and local anesthesia. Graduates use their specialized,
sought-after skills to work in hospital operating rooms, post-operative care, labour
and delivery, emergency and intensive care areas across Canada. The Anesthesia
Assistant program offers a flexible delivery format whereby you can attend classes
one day each week during the first two terms, to accommodate your existing
professional work commitments. The third term is devoted to clinical placement.
Autism and Behavioural Science
– in this one-year Ontario Graduate Certificate program you’ll develop advanced
knowledge of autism, and awareness of effective intervention techniques via two
field placements and academic study. Graduates have an expertise in autism and
behavioural science within the children’s sector and are able to select from a range
of career opportunities including autism services and children’s services, instructor
therapist, private provider of Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI), and autism
specialist in a service agency or school board.
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Emergency Management
– in this 19-week Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, graduates are
engaged in activities in the area of emergency and disaster management. The
program reflects the work that emergency managers must be able to perform
on a regular basis within the framework of appropriate emergency management
legislation. Students will be equipped with the necessary skills to address key
areas of emergency management from disaster preparedness, coordination and
management of emergency events escalating to catastrophes, hazards, risk
assessment, terrorism, mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
This program is delivered in a blended in-class/online delivery format for students
who can commit one day per week in-class and who are also self-motivated to
complete the extensive online learning that is required. Graduates would obtain
positions within the business/industry and public sectors. Positions are likely to
be found in larger companies and municipalities, with duties relating to emergency
management planning and liaising with community partners.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed for the
practicing Medical Radiation Technologist in the Nuclear Medicine Radiography or
Radiation Therapy discipline who wishes to expand their career to include Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI). Graduates of this program will be prepared to write
the MRI National Certification Examinations as set by the Canadian Association
of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). A Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Technologist is a valuable member of the health care team who uses non-invasive
magnetic fields and radiofrequency pulses to produce high quality images to aid
in the diagnoses of disease and injury. After a two semester didactic delivery,
the student will commence a 16-week clinical practicum at an affiliated hospital
site. The clinical practicum will then be concluded with a two-week intensive
consolidation and review on-campus, to prepare the student for their certification
exams. While the contact hours will be compressed in this fashion, the student
will be expected to commit to rigorous independent study, with assigned readings,
collaborative group work, online discussions and assignment submissions
comprising a significant component of the educational experience.
Hospitality Program
Concierge Services - Guest
Relations Specialist
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program developing critical
thinking graduate students for the hospitality industry.  As stated in the Globe
and Mail, “It is one of the top 10 extraordinary programs of its kind in Canada.”
A collaborative, boardroom setting is used to guide students through curriculum that
is focused on personal and professional development. Graduates have the poise and
comfort level required to perform within this global industry.
Manufacturing Program
Practical Elements of
Mechanical Engineering
– this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program gives students who
have successfully completed their second or third year of a CEAB approved program
in Mechanical Engineering, intensive, hands-on training in the practical elements
associated with their profession. Students will learn computer assisted design
(CAD), blueprint reading, machining and welding. This program will complement the
theoretical skills that engineers obtain in their formal studies.

Graduates are being offered positions from national and internationally recognized
hospitality employers into Leadership Development/Training Programs. These
graduates are then being placed into middle management positions, and are working
toward executive positions.

Information Technology
Programs
Game Development
- Advanced Programming
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to provide
students with specialized skills and knowledge required to enter the rapidly
growing entertainment, educational, training and simulation software development
industries. Students will get an in-depth study of what game programmers do as
part of larger project technical teams: graphics effects, animation systems, artificial
intelligence, physical modelling, sound, and scripting systems. Students will learn
how to create, configure, and integrate custom game components. Other aspects of
gaming like game models, simulation, performance and configuration of both single
player and multi-player games will also be explored and implemented. Each student
will assemble a portfolio of game fragments and demonstrations to showcase their
capabilities to potential employers. Graduates will be able to obtain positions such
as Game Programmer, C++ Programmer, and Game Developer with opportunities in
programming beyond the Game Industry.

Information Security
Management
– a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program, designed to provide
students with an overall approach to information systems security as it applies
to business. The program is entirely web delivered and will provide a broad
understanding of security concepts and concentrate on industry best practices for
information security. Students will gain the knowledge required to manage both
the strategic and operational aspects of information security. Students will be able
to obtain positions such as security analysts, chief security officer, information
security auditor, and threat-risk/vulnerability security specialist.

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Admission Requirements
For admission, Graduate Certificate programs require a College Diploma or University Degree or combination of work experience/professional background as judged by the College to be equivalent.
For more information, please visit www.fanshawe.ca.
Program Academic Requirements Additional Requirements
One-Year Graduate Programs (Graduate Certificate)
3D Animation and Character
Design
Advanced Care Paramedic
Advanced Filmmaking
(45 weeks)
Anesthesia Assistant
Audio Post-Production
Autism and Behavioural Science
Broadcast Journalism -
Television News
Concierge Services -
Guest Relations Specialist
Contemporary Media:
Theory and Production
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• An Ontario College Diploma, or Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Ontario College Graduate Certificate in: **Assessment of applicant’s skill set relevant to the program
- M ulti Media Design and Production OR Interactive Media Design and Production OR Advanced Multimedia OR Visual Arts OR based on a portfolio.
Broadcasting – Television OR Interactive Media Specialist OR Broadcast Television – Digital Post-Production OR
Advanced Filmmaking - OR -
• A University Degree in Fine Arts, Media or Design - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
and completion of a portfolio**
ONE of: • Possession of a Basic Rescuer course certificate – Basic
• Paramedic Ontario College Diploma Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (C) in
• Ambulance and Emergency Care Certificate accordance with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
AND Canadian Guidelines for CPR.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant Certificate (EMCA) - AND - VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• 4000 hours of work experience within the last three years as a Primary Care Paramedic** - AND - • Evidence of Good Health
• Pass a Theoretical Preparedness Test • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
**The 4000 hours of work experience within the last three years
must have been on site and completed prior to the Theoretical
Preparedness Test.
• Broadcasting - Television Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• Multi Media Design and Production Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• Interactive Media Design and Production Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• Fine Art Ontario College Advanced Diploma - OR -
• General Arts and Science (Film Studies Major) Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• A University Degree in Film Studies, Communication Arts, Fine Arts, Media or Design - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
ONE of: • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either
• Respiratory Therapy Ontario College Advanced Diploma with a current Certificate as a member of the College of Respiratory St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent)
Therapists (CRTO) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate – Basic Life Support
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree or Nursing Diploma with a current Certificate of Competence from the Ontario College (BLS) for Health Care Providers (C) in accordance with
of Nurses the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Canadian
AND Guidelines for CPR.
• 4000 hours of work experience within the last five years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
or Registered Nurse (RN)** - AND - • Evidence of Good Health
• Must complete a Pre-Admission Assessment Evaluation • Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
**The 4000 hours of work experience within the last five years
must have been completed by May 1, 2011.
• Music Industry Arts Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
• Child and Youth Worker Ontario College Advanced Diploma - OR - • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either
• Early Childhood Education Ontario College Diploma - OR - St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent)
• Social Service Worker Ontario College Diploma - OR - and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level “C” CPR)
• Developmental Services Worker Ontario College Diploma - OR - VALID FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
• A University Degree in Social Sciences • Evidence of Good Health
• Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Journalism - Broadcast Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• Broadcasting - Television Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
• An Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College in:
– Hospitality Management - Food and Beverage OR Hospitality Management - Hotel OR
Tourism and Travel OR Culinary Management - OR -
• An equivalent college diploma or degree from another educational institution - OR -
• Professional background and experience judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
• Applicants must meet Brock University’s admission requirements as stated by the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Program Academic Requirements Additional Requirements
One-Year Graduate Programs (Graduate Certificate)
Corporate Communication
and Public Relations
Emergency Management
Game Development –
Advanced Programming
Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)
Human Resources Management
Information Security
Management
Interactive Media Specialist
International Business
Management
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Marketing Management
Practical Elements of
Mechanical Engineering
Professional Financial Services
Visual Effects and Editing for
Contemporary Media
• An Ontario College Diploma - OR - Advanced writing and word processing skills are essential
• A University Degree - OR -
• Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
• An Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• A University Degree - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in the field of emergency management as judged by the College to be
equivalent
• Computer Programmer Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• Computer Programmer Analyst Ontario College Advanced Diploma - OR -
• A University Degree in Computer Science - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
• An Ontario College Diploma with a minimum “B” average or 3.0 GPA - OR -
• A University Degree with a minimum “B” average or 3.0 GPA - OR -
• Equivalent qualification from another institution with a minimum “B” average or 3.0 GPA as judged by the College to be
equivalent to the above - OR -
• Professional background and experience judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
• An Ontario College Advanced Diploma - OR - **Applicants may be required to submit a detailed resume and
• An Ontario College Diploma (with a 2.5 GPA minimum average) - OR - cover letter to demonstrate their skill set relevant to a career in
• A University Degree (with a 2.5 GPA minimum average) - OR - the field of human resources.
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College**
• An Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• A University Degree - OR -
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to
the above
• An Ontario College Diploma or Ontario College Advanced Diploma with a minimum “B” average or 3.0 GPA from one of the
following programs:
- Interactive Media Design and Production OR Multi Media Design and Production OR Graphic Design - OR -
• Ontario College Diploma in Arts, Media or Design - OR -
• A University Degree in Arts, Media or Design (minimum ‘B’ average of 3.0 GPA) - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• Work Experience and relevant education judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
• An Ontario College Diploma - OR - **Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover
• A University Degree - OR - letter that includes details of international work experience.
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College - OR -
• Five years experience in the International Business field as judged by the College to be equivalent**
• An Ontario College Diploma or an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology with a focus in one of the Supplemental Form
following disciplines: • Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either
- General Radiography OR Radiation Therapy OR Nuclear Medicine OR General Sonography - OR - St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent)
• A University Degree with a focus in one of the following disciplines: and a Basic Rescuer course certificate – Basic Life Support
- General Radiography OR Radiation Therapy OR Nuclear Medicine OR General Sonography - OR - (BLS) for Health Care Providers (C) in accordance with the
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Canadian
• A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
• An Ontario College Diploma (with a minimum average of C+ or 2.5 GPA) - OR - **Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover
• A University Degree (with a minimum average of C+ or 2.5 GPA) - OR - letter that includes details of work experience.
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College - OR -
• Five years of work experience in the Marketing/Business field as judged by the College to be equivalent**
• Successful completion of Second or Third year Mechanical Engineering at a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board approved
Ontario University - AND -
• Approval granted by the parent institution to enroll in the Practical Elements of Mechanical Engineering program at
Fanshawe College
• An Ontario College Diploma with a minimum average of ‘C+’ or 2.5 GPA - OR - **Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover
• A University Degree with a minimum average of ‘C+’ or 2.5 GPA - OR - letter that includes details of work experience.
• Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College - OR -
• Five years of work experience in the Financial Services industry as judged by the College to be equivalent**
• Broadcasting - Television Ontario College Diploma - OR -
• Multi Media Design and Production Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College - OR -
• Interactive Media Design and Production Ontario College Diploma from Fanshawe College - OR -
• Graphic Design Ontario College Advanced Diploma from Fanshawe College - OR -
• An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College - OR -
• Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
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The 2011-2012 Academic Admission Requirements are provided as a guide only and are subject to change. For more information, please refer to our website at www.fanshawec.ca.
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