Cosmetic Techniques and Management

Program Description

Seneca's Cosmetic Techniques and Management diploma prepares you to step into a thriving industry with skills that employers and clients value. You will cover many aspects of the cosmetics business, from practical make-up techniques and skin care analysis, to marketing and management with a focus on the bottom line. As a student in the CTM program, you will gain 150 hours of valuable cosmetics retail work experience as well as an opportunity to network with dynamic professionals.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, a skills test and questionnaire will be completed by all applicants, normally during a College orientation session. The results of the test, in combination with academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre-requisite subjects or their equivalents), will provide the basis upon which selection of applicants is determined.

Desirable Grade:

• 11/12 Mathematics (C) or (M)
• Grade 11/12 Business Credit (C) or (M)

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Your Career

Join the multi-billion-dollar beauty industry as a professional with real world skills. Earn a diploma in the Cosmetic Techniques and Management program and you will be poised for a career as a beauty advisor, cosmetics sales representative, freelance make-up artist, distributor or account executive.

Full-time and Independent Study Methods

Individuals wishing to prepare for careers in the cosmetics industry have a choice of study method. Those wishing to participate in full-time study, with a combination of academic, business and practical studies, should apply for Seneca’s Cosmetics Techniques and Management Diploma Program.

Industry Links

Industry links have been created between Seneca’s Cosmetics program and the Canadian Cosmetics Careers Association, Cosmetics Magazine and our Advisory Committee whose members come from retailers and manufacturers of Cosmetics products.

Career Placement

As a student of CTM, you'll complete a minimum of 150 hours of retail cosmetics experience before you graduate. Your work experience in department, drug and specialty stores selling a variety of cosmetic products is important to your career success and will help you establish contacts in this dynamic industry.

Accreditation

The Canadian Cosmetics Careers Association’s National Cosmetician Accreditation program recognizes excellence and dedication in cosmeticians. Seneca’s Cosmetics Techniques and Management diploma can be used in the required accumulation of points to qualify for accreditation status within the industry. This method of learning is most appropriate if you are already working fulltime in the industry and want to establish formal credentials by earning a certificate. Alternatively, if you wish to use an independent, long distance educational mode to earn a certificate, you may apply to take the Canadian Cosmetics Careers Association Correspondence Course through the Continuing Education office at Seneca College.

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject, for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

Curriculum

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