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vikalp11 said:

I want to know how well reputed is centnnial college?

oLahav said:

According to their website, “As a large and diverse public college with four campuses across Toronto, we have a reputation for exemplary teaching, innovative programming and extensive industry partnerships… Centennial provides you with both the education and the practical skills you need to succeed.”

Centennial is the oldest community college in Ontario, and has a great reputation as one of the most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions in the province.

vikalp11 said:

Actually I got admission in centennial college. But I just wanted to assure myself that my investment won’t go waste. So thanks for the reply. By-the-way are from Canada?

acrosstheuniverse said:

Hi Vikalp,

Congratulations on your admission! What program are you hoping to pursue? Did you apply to any other schools in Canada?

vikalp11 said:

Hi “acrosstheuniverse”. Thanks a lot! I applied for Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Management. I did apply to 2 other colleges like Humber & Seneca. Hey do you live in Canada? If so, you could give me a lot of tips, which could be really helpful to me; like Canadian lifestyle, about local people, the climate, and related issues. So that I can be well prepared before going to Canada. Keep in touch, Bye.

oLahav said:

Hey Viklap. We do live in Canada, and we like it!

You can find a lot of great lessons about Canada in this community. Scroll down to find lessons about the lifestyle, climate, history, the Canadian education system, and some useful tips about working while you study and avoiding culture shock.

If there’s anything you need to know and can’t find it in out massive list of over 50 lessons, let us know and we’ll get you the information you need.

acrosstheuniverse said:

Hi Vikalp,

Great to hear from you. It’s awesome that you asked about Centennial because I just happened to grow up in the town it’s located in! The climate is very moderate most of the time, but you will find that the winter gets sort of nippy. You may not find a lot of winter gear to pack in India, however there are many malls around that area where you can go and shop for what you need to keep warm. The local people are friendly and you’ll find there are lots of students around to meet and interact with. There is actually a large population of Indian students and their families that live within the Centennial area, so don’t be shy to bring music and cultural comforts from home. There’s also a great roti place a couple blocks away from the college that is famous for it’s spicy and delicious meals. :)

vikalp11 said:

Thanks to both you for being such a good guide! I’ll surely go through the “lessons about canada”. I believe that its better to know from people who really experience certaing conditions, than to consult from a consultant. As those who have gone through such situations can guide you in the best way. Hey, could you give me a rough estimate of how much would it cost, to live in canada,for a year?;keeping aside finances related to college. I am talking about basic requirements, like house rent,food,clothing,etc…i.e. daily needs. I want to know, especially, about cost of living in Toronto, as I am going to live there.

acrosstheuniverse said:

Hi Vikalp,

I can give you a quick summary about my personal living expenses. Yours may be a bit different if you decide to stay in residence, however you can take the information here and try to apply it to your own situation.

Rent: $550 a month (I live right in the downtown core, so your rent will probably be a bit different since you’re more on the East side of the city if you still choose Centennial)

Food: $100 a week (you can bring this down by holding off on more expensive purchases like meat and cheese, plus this involves going out for lunch in the city which is about $10 per meal, if you cook more of your own meals this will lower)

Clothing: $50 a month (if that, I don’t really buy too many clothes really, some may budget more in this area.)

Entertainment: $70 a week (this is relative to your situation. I like to go to concerts and movies so it’s a little higher for me than some)

If you choose Centennial will you be living in residence? Or are you going to try to find an apartment or rental for the year?

vikalp11 said:

Thanks for the reply! You said that the rent in Eastern area is different; so does it mean its less than or more than $550? And I am also considering Sheridan College. Can you tell me something about that college as compared to Centennial College?

oLahav said:

The Eastern area should be less expensive than the central downtown area (although I think Krista’s place is a steal, plus summer rentals for a few months are usually cheap, so it’s hard to tell).

Although I’m not personally familiar with either institute, I could find some information for you. Sheridan College is a polytechnic institute, concentrating a lot on the technical and technological aspect of teaching and learning. Centennial College is a community college, so it values diversity and community as a positive learning environment. Both colleges are very welcoming to international students and can lead you in the right path to a career.

vikalp11 said:

Hi oLahav. Thank you for the reply. I couldn’t find the program, which I want to pursue, on Sheridan college’s website. So now I am not considering that college. Humber college has the program of my choice. I have applied in that college. But as I haven’t given TOEFL yet, so they have kept my apllication on a waiting list. I also want to know a little more about Humber, other than what’s there on their website…i.e. as compared to Centennial College. Keep in touch!

oLahav said:

Humber is a Polytechnic, similar to Sheridan. Unfortunately I’m not personally familiar with any of these colleges, so I can’t really give you honest information. I think you should just select the one that seems best to you through the websites and the way they’ve dealt with your applications. Good luck with everything.

vikalp11 said:

I gues Centennial would be the best bet for me. Its a good college with strong industrial tie-ups. I am also looking for MBA in aviation, but can’t find any college which offers this program. If you come across any college offering this program please let me know.

oLahav said in response to:

It seems like the MBA in Aviation is not a very popular program here in Canada for some reason… I could only find one university that offers it- Concordia University in Montreal. You should contact the school to find out more.

acrosstheuniverse said in response to:

Although not in Canada, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University does a lot of aviation work, focusing on space aviation, where many graduates go on to work for NASA. Pretty cool!

vikalp11 said:

Thanks to both of you for your suggestions. I will look for these universities on the internet.

vikalp11 said:

I am really confused about this program of post graduate diploma in project management from centennial college. I can’t find out about the job prospects after completing this program. Please help me out to sort out some site for such informations.

vikalp11 said:

Somebody please reply…

chandra_avinash said:

Hi Vikalp11,

I went through their website and from what I can understand, you will be looking at roles that are typically below the Engagement Manager level – i.e., you will be leading a project but perhaps won’t be directly interacting with the client. In management jargon, I guess that would be somewhere around “middle management”.

Their website does not seem to have a lot of information on placement statistics. I guess you might want to mark an email to them. You can find their contact information here.

Hope it helps.

vikalp11 said:

Thanks, Avinash, for the information. I e-mailed them a month ago, but I haven’t got any reply from them. I want to know the salary package (for a fresh graduate) after pursuing this program.

vikalp11 said:

Are there any universities in canada offering MSc in engineering management programs?

chandra_avinash said:

Vikalp,

Since information is not available on their website, I guess we would have to go by the industry average salaries. I guess sites such as vault.com will have this data.

I will try to look for some info. on Engineering management programs in Canada and will get back to you.

Cheers, Avinash

vikalp11 said:

Thanks for the information avinash

vikalp11 said:

Thanks for the list! I’ll surely check them.

chandra_avinash said:

Hi Vikalp,

There are quite a few Universities in Canada which offer graduate courses in Engineering Management. For starters, you might want to check out the programs at -

University of Waterloo – Masters in Technology Program

British Columbia University of Technology – Certificate in Technology Management

Université de Sherbrooke -

Université Laval – Certificate in Technological Entrepreneurship

University of Ottawa – Masters in Engineering Management

Carleton University (Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies) – Telecommunications Technology Management

University of Waterloo – Masters and Doctorate programs in Management Sciences

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Graduate Programs – Masters and Doctorate in Industrial Engineering

I hope that this list helps you in your search :)

Cheers, Avinash

vikalp11 said:

hey avinash. I didn’t get the program which I wanted, in the above mentioned universities. I am looking for MSc Engineering Management which is connected with either aero or mechanical field. But I can’t find any university in canada which offers such a degree. And one which has a Jan intake.

chandra_avinash said:

Hi Vikalp,

Do check out these programs:

1. McGill University – Master of Manufacturing Management (12 months for the full time course)

2. Ryerson University – offers the Masters in Manufacturing Science (12 months for the full time course) with specializations in a few areas

3. Walden University – an online program in Engineering Management

4. Northcentral University – online program in Engineering Management

Do you have any more specifics for your course?

vikalp11 said:

My inclination is more towards MSc in aero management.

chandra_avinash said in response to:

Hi Vikalp,

I got that. There are courses on Mechanical Engineering management. Are you still interested in those – I remember you mentioning earlier that you were looking for engineering management degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace.

mcaers said:

Hi Vikalp11,

If you are interested in a program in Aviation, Georgian College offers a great one! They have a well known and respected program and you can find out more about them here Georgian College

Fill out the form on this page and someone will get back to you.

vikalp11 said:

Hi Avinash, I am interested in MSc Mech Engineering Management. Hi mcaers. Thanks for the information. I checked the college’s website. It doesn’t offer a masters degree, which I am looking for. But if you know of any other university/college then please inform me.

chandra_avinash said:

Hi Vikalp,

Colorado State University, University of Bridgeport and Milwaukee School of Engineering have courses that you might like to consider.

Cheers!

vikalp11 said:

Hi Avinash. The universities you have mentioned are in USA. I am looking for Canadian Universities. But still thanks for the information.

MayMay said:

Hi Vikalp11,

You might want to take a look into the University of Waterloo. This well-known Engineering institution in Canada offers Graduate Studies within the Faculty of Engineering.

I see you’re interested in Management. Waterloo in fact, has a Management Sciences program under the Engineering discipline. I encourage you to explore the web site. From there, you can access more information on the program among other related studies.

If you have any further questions, I’d be happy to address them.

Good luck!

koolkam07 said:

hey… am lookin for a marketing course…. have already applied in humber college nd Centennial College….. but i don’t know which college is good…... nd have no idea abt locality…. is lakeshore a good place to live or area near Centennial College…. with good ngt life nd eating places…..

MayMay said:

Hi Koolkamo,

Congratulations on your recent applications to Humber and Centennial College! Marketing is a very exciting field. Both schools you mentioned offer quite a relevant curriculum. Humber College offers a work placement during its academic program, whereas Centennial College does not. Having work experience while completing your studies, is not only a source of income, but you’ll also be placed in a working environment that will give you real exposure and where you apply what you learn in class.

In terms of area, the Humber’s Lakeshore campus is right at the heart of downtown Toronto. There are restaurants of vast cultures, and you will certainly find the Entertainment District to live up to your night life standards.

If you have any more questions, I’d be happy to address them.

Good luck!

koolkam07 said:

Thx maymay….. ur advice is very helpful….. can u plz advice me abt residences as well….. should i plan to stay in campus or off campus….. i have experience of both type of residence in UK…... but nt sure abt Canada…..but i guess there is one draw back of on campus residence dat one can’t cook in there residence where as he/she has to use community kitchen….. i have nt seen any student residence with out cooking place…. so u studying in Canada or workin….

lucyinthesky said in response to:

Which university or school are you planning to enroll at? Some universities have different types of residences – some where you have a meal plan, but there are also ones where you have a fully-equipped kitchen.

koolkam07 said:

Thx luckyinthesky for ur reply….. am plannin for Humber college…..

koolkam07 said:

Thx luckyinthesky for ur reply….. am plannin for Humber college…..

lucyinthesky said in response to:

Here’s a look at the different types of rooms at Humber College residence. As you can see, the rooms have a community kitchen facility.
http://www.residence.humber.ca/res_oc_rooms.shtml

And all residence students get a dining plan:
http://www.residence.humber.ca/res_oc_foodservices.shtml

Hope that helps!

koolkam07 said:

Thx for ur advice….

nazkwt said:

hi i m from kuwait . I applied to george brn college and centinnial college and got accepted in both. pls suggest me which one is better taking the academic, recidence, job prospects in view! Thank you!

nazkwt said:

pls reply me soon!!!

nazkwt said in response to:

pls tell me about centennial…how is it?

nazkwt said in response to: