Graduates or existing professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of global markets, in order to build careers with multi-national organizations or work in another countries should strongly consider at least a certification course in international business management.

Boundaries are disappearing. All thanks to information and internet technologies, growing distribution networks and intricate supply chains. The whole world is a market and businesses have customers around the world. ...

Event management is a discipline which is concerned with the planning, budgeting, organizing and execution of cultural, business or social events, including festivals, ceremonies, parties, concerts, conferences, product launches, press conferences and seminars. And the event manager is responsible for planning and managing all creative, technical and logistical elements of events that may include budgeting, client service, audio-visual presentation, event design and marketing strategy.

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A postgraduate certification program in hotel, resort and restaurant management helps you upgrade your existing hospitality knowledge and skills, preparing you for leadership roles. This is a one-year program that covers management and leadership areas, including finance, human resources, oenology, labour relations, international operations, entrepreneurship, leadership, security and risk management, marketing and revenue management and service quality.

This is an intensive program, which is...

Healthy living is directly connected to our overall physical and mental well-being. And this is why everyone around seems to be indulged in therapeutic recreation, lifestyle changes, healthy and conscious eating, and yoga and meditation.

Fitness is the latest mantra. However, it's not restricted to just the physical health; rather it covers mental and emotional health as well. No matter what their age is, people nowadays make informed choices to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They even consult...

Previously, the payroll system was viewed as like many other not-so important functions of organizations. It was often taken for granted and considered as an administrative burden that was necessary but provided no monetary value to the company.

However, as time changed the organizations realized the importance of having a proper payroll system in running their operations smoothly. Nowadays, it is considered one of the most important functions that have direct impact on the morale of employe...

The scope of project management is not only restricted to just overseeing the development of a particular project. Rather a lot more goes into it. It involves planning and organizing activities, motivating people working on it, keeping a track on budget, controlling resources, following procedures and protocols and ensuring completion of the project in time.

Project management plays a critical role in assessing and managing risks at various stages of development, enhancing the quality of the...

Hospitality, undoubtedly, is currently the largest business activity not only in Canada but around the world. And it is also the fastest growing industry, opening doors to numerous career opportunities at all levels of management. Although its impact on the economy varies from country to country but its contribution is undeniable, especially in Canada. It employs millions of young Canadians across various sectors, including food service, accommodation and travel and tourism. And it is expecte...

The professionals who work in healthcare environmental services management are essential in today’s medical settings. That’s because these professionals are responsible for a changing healthcare setting as illnesses continue to evolve and in turn there is a spike in the need for infection control measures. The responsibility of creating, installing and ensuring that the systems function to protect workers, clients and patients from environmental hazards present in the healthcare setting b...

The post-graduate program in advertising – media management is the right choice for those who wish to build careers in the advertising and communications industry, in the role of strategic media planning and buying. It’s an intensive and hands-on industry program that equips students with solid fundamentals in media management as well as advanced skills for working on the latest media channels.

Program Structure

A graduate certificate media management program runs for three semes...

Strategic management accounting is a specialized branch of accounting that involves preparation of decision-oriented financial information, developing plans to manage financial performance of the organization, assisting management in formulation and implementation of an organization’s strategy.

The management accounting information is typically forward-looking and helps in planning and devising strategies for future, in order to manage and enhance the financial standing of the organization ...

The management of culture and heritage sites is making news. Historic sites in places like Iraq and Syria are being looted — or even destroyed. These events are leaving organizations such as UNESCO sending out warnings. Recently, the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, said: “I call on all actors to refrain from any form of destruction of cultural heritage, including religious sites. Their [acts of] intentional destruction are war crimes and a blow against … people’s identity an...

The hospitality industry offers a diverse range of careers to hospitality services graduates. They may find entry-level positions in visitor information services, safety and sanitation, accommodation booking, dining room operations, beverage services, front-office operations.

High school students interested in building careers in hospitality should know that there are two sides of hospitality operations – one, front-line work where they need to interact with people and deal with customers ...

Cultural and heritage tourism involves travelling to explore and experience the cultural, historic, traditional and natural attractions of places that authentically represent the stories of people of past. The art, architecture, religion and culture have always been a subject of exploration. The traditions have been passed from one generation to another, and sometimes transmitted from one nation to another.

Art and culture has been appealing people for centuries. However, large-scale develo...

Does your interest in the business world lie in management? Do you hope to launch a career that may take you around the world? Have you thought about working with international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and domestic businesses operating on a global scale? Have you already completed a three-year college diploma or university degree in any discipline, or have a two-year college diploma or a partial university degree (75 percent complete) with a minimum of two years ...

With travelling for business or leisure, eating out and partying and spending quality time at resorts while on vacation becoming second nature to people, the hotel (accommodation and food) industry is flourishing leaps and bounds. This has resulted in the demand for trained professionals in the areas of general management, human resources management, housekeeping management, sales and marketing management, convention services management and hotel revenue and financial management.

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International business is a broad term that comprises all types of commercial transactions that take place between two or more countries. And the international business operations are affected by a number of factors, such as political, social, cultural, demographical, governmental, technological, legal, economic and geographical. Therefore, all these factors need to be taken into account while doing business across borders.

This means that those looking for sustainable and rewarding ...

The business of special events, including festivals and conferences, has grown enormously not only in Canada but also internationally. This sector now significantly contributes to the tourism industry, both in terms of revenue as well as employment. This means that event management is a continuously evolving field and will continue to generate employment in the times to come. Consequently, it can be said that the current is the best time to enter the industry and ...

Managing a hotel or resort requires a range of departments coming together to ensure that guests are happy, the hotel is well marketed, the premises are clean and there is always a friendly face waiting for guests upon arrival. As such, areas of management include: general management, human resources management, sales and marketing management, housekeeping management, food and beverage management, financial management as well as catering and convention management.

Centennial College offers ...

Recreation and leisure professionals are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing leisure activities and special programs for individuals and groups, in order to improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. They may work in rural, suburban or urban settings with people of varied backgrounds and ages.

Major career areas include therapeutic recreation, commercial recreation, community recreation, youth services, and travel and tourism with long-term care settings, rehabi...

A clean, safe and hygienic healthcare facility is a competitive advantage that directly affects its bottom line. It not only results in increased satisfaction among existing patients but also becomes a reason for free word-of-mouth publicity. Not only this, it has a direct impact on the attitude and morale of hospital employees, including doctors, nurses, and administration staff.

Healthcare facilities are prone to infection as patients with various illnesses and diseases visit, in order to s...

While the duties of accounting supervisors, accounting managers, assistant controllers, controllers and business analysts all vary there are some commonalities. All of these professionals must have the know-how to perform accounting duties, benefits administration, and audit, manage processes, report research results, develop budgets, track budget expenses, navigate financial software, analyze information, and more. These professionals may launch careers in financial institutions, government ...

Did you know that advertising media managers have an array of roles that include: consulting with clients to determine how to improve market share and sales; gathering and organize information to help with decision-making regarding media placement, campaign length, featured products and services, and technical details; staying in close communication with the client to answer questions, explain strategy and provide status updates; obtaining client approval on projects and communicating client ...

Culture and heritage site management is the practice of conserving, promoting and managing cultural and heritage resources. This is a highly specialized field and thus requires in-depth understanding of local culture, traditions, history and landscape of that particular region.

Culture and heritage management is not a new profession. However, its importance has increased significantly in last couple of years. This may be attributed to the increased interest of avid travellers in exploring sit...

If you’re one of those who can serve people with a smiling face and unswerving commitment, hospitality industry may be right up your alley. The opportunities exist in front and back-of-the-house.

The hospitality industry offers a wide range of careers to young people who are cheerful, well-groomed and can make people feel comfortable. It covers a wide range of fields, including food and beverage, bartending, kitchen operations, recreation and entertainment, accommodation, safety and sanitat...

Any student who has the opportunity to experience the field for which he or she is studying prior to graduation from his or her program will tell you how beneficial such an aspect is. Firstly, it allows students to network with professionals whom may not only be their peers after graduation but may be able to either hire them or introduce them to a potential employer. Secondly, students have an opportunity to apply what they have learned during the course of their studies to real world settin...

• Maintaining relationships with major client accounts
• Explaining existing clients how new or additional services will help them achieve their business goals
• Answering queries of clients...

• Acquiring new clients
• Identifying new sales opportunities with t...

Those who are already engaged in hospitality industry in the areas of hotel, resort and restaurant management and want to achieve new heights in their careers or seek better employment opportunities may consider upgrading their hospitality knowledge and skills. They may go back to the college and enroll themselves into a graduate certification program in hotel management.

Of course what they have learnt on the job always remains with them but the hospitality industry is evolving so rapidly tha...

Event planning and management has come a long way. Gone are the days when people behind the scenes who got the job done were not in limelight and remained anonymous. Nowadays, the field offers great recognition, handsome pay packages and creative satisfaction.

The event industry is rapidly growing with no signs of slowing down. Events not only create mass awareness but also stimulate economies, promote tourism, generate revenue, involve public and promote art and culture. Event management may ...

The way businesses promote themselves and advertise and market their offerings has truly changed. Advertising or marketing communications has become a strategic weapon to fight competition and build a brand image. If used smartly, these tools can help businesses make an everlasting impression on their customers’ minds.

Not only have the ways of promoting businesses and their offerings changed but more attention is being paid while hiring the advertising and media management professionals. Em...

Are you in area of business or marketing but interested in the creative field? There is a way to combine your skills and experience for a career in advertising. Through a media management degree, college and university graduates of any discipline can upgrade their credentials and obtain employment in creative agencies and in-house creative departments or companies. A graduate certificate from the Advertising – Media Management (6403) program at Centennial College enables students to pursue ...

It’s a small world after all. Especially with the converging of markets and rapid business of e-commerce, many businesses are set to cater a single geographical location anymore. To understand the international market, business professionals must learn about the financial, marketing, and operational functions of corporations and the external forces around it. Business graduates and professionals can learn more with the International Business Management program from Centennial College.

The po...

According to the Canadian Payroll Association, Canada has 1.5 million employers pay $860 billion in wages, benefits and many other types of remuneration. They complete such big transactions with the help of payroll professionals. Join the thousands of workers in this growing field by enrolling in the Payroll Management(2725) program at Centennial College.

“It is 50% courses supplied by the Canadian Payroll Association but taught here at Progress campus, and 50% programs developed by Centenni...

Your school’s open house, that program information session you attended, and upcoming job fairs all have something in common. They’re not just career advancement platforms, but all are events that take a lot of planning and careful execution.A smooth program delivery requires event management, where visitors can enjoy a timely event, full of anticipation for the knowledge, products, or services displayed from each activity. 

A career in event management is full of hard work but high reward...

Attention all hospitality graduates. A leadership program at a diverse college in Toronto is seeking knowledgeable individuals who want to specialize in management of hotels and resorts and their services. Other hotel management programs can’t compare with the graduate certificate program at Centennial College, which offers strategy-building courses in the hotel business as well as a practical experience at an employer within the hospitality industry.

The one-year postgraduate program is cal...

To be successful in the Advertising – Media Management field, a media management degree isn’t the only option. Centennial College’s program offers an Ontario College Graduate Certificate that is respected and the necessary skills to launch careers with advertisers and advertising agencies, marketing companies, independent media management companies, multimedia owners and sellers and research companies. Specific companies that have hired grads of this offering include: PHD Canada, Mindsh...

Today’s market place relies on an International Business Management model. There is a range of jobs that make up this field, which includes specialized areas of international business such as international development, small to medium-sized international entrepreneurship, trade and investment, global logistics and transportation and global management. At Centennial College’s program, students obtain know-how that doesn’t limit them to just one position but rather gives them the skills t...

Once a marketer has had experience in the field, the natural next step is to move into a related position. For many a position of interest is that of a Sales and Account Manager or one of the many related roles, including: key account manager, account executive, commercial sales representative, sales specialist, technical sales representative, sales consultant, sales coordinator, inside sales representative and territory sales representative. To obtain one of these positions, interested parti...

In any company, Payroll Management is essential to not only keeping employees happy but also to ensuring a business runs efficiently. Professionals in this area have titles among which are: human resources and payroll generalists, payroll clerks/ officers, small business bookkeepers/ accountants, payroll accountants, payroll and benefits administrators, and general accounting coordinators. Although roles of professionals differ slightly, they are all required to be familiar with completing a ...