Sheridan College Market Research Report
Company Overview
- Name of the Company: Sheridan College
- Mission of the Company: Sheridan is committed to providing an environment of innovation and creativity that encourages students to explore new ways of thinking. Through practical, experiential learning in vibrant, diverse campuses, Sheridan aims to prepare students for success in an ever-changing, complex world. Sheridan focuses on blending teaching excellence, connectivity to the workforce, interdisciplinary creativity, innovation, and personal development.
- Founded: 1967
- Founder(s): No information is available.
- Key People: No specific key people provided in the data.
- Headquarters: Sheridan operates across three Ontario cities — Oakville, Brampton, and Mississauga.
- Number of Employees: 4,763 full-time and part-time employees.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Sheridan is known as one of Ontario's leading postsecondary institutions, specializing in areas such as arts, business, community service, health, technology, and skilled trades. It is particularly renowned for its programs in digital media and communications, performing arts, visual arts and design, applied computing, engineering sciences, and community service studies.
Products/Programs Offered
Sheridan offers over 100 full-time programs, including:
- Full-time Programs: Over 100 programs across various disciplines.
- Degree Programs: 28 degree programs offered.
- Work-Integrated Learning: 90+ programs include work-integrated learning opportunities such as apprenticeships, co-ops, field placements, internships, and mandatory professional practice.
- Micro-Credential Programs: Offers 15 micro-credential job accelerator programs to enhance specific skills rapidly.
Faculties
1. Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
2. Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies
3. Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
4. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
5. Pilon School of Business
Key Features
- International Reach: Represents 116 countries with 15,443 international students.
- Student Opportunities: Collaboration with artists and students globally for new projects.
- Advanced Research Centers: Includes the Centre for Applied AI, Centre for Elder Research, Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing, and Screen Industries Research and Training Centre.
Recent Developments
- New Initiatives: Theatre Sheridan's Musical Development Project and Virtual Production micro-credential program.
- Partnerships: Partnership with NBCUniversal to support Black, Indigenous, and racialized student filmmakers.
- Innovations: Continued advancements in applied research and innovation, such as the Sustainable Development Innovation Ecosystem Project, which led Sheridan to become an International Green Gown Award finalist.
- Rankings: High national rankings in applied research and innovation: second in research partnerships and number of student researchers and fourth in completed research projects.
New Products/Features
- Virtual Programs: Sheridan announced the launch of a fully online suite of program offerings starting in 2025 to accommodate working professionals.
- Osteopathy Degree: Introduction of Canada's first public postsecondary osteopathy degree.
- Cybersecurity and Cloud Security Programs: New applied computing programs to address the urgent shortage of security professionals in the field.
New Partnerships
Sheridan continues to develop strategic partnerships to support its faculty and students, as evident in their collaboration with NBCUniversal and various tech industries through its research centers.
Sheridan College leverages an award-winning tradition of educational excellence with strategic innovation and industry partnerships, preparing students for a swiftly changing professional landscape. This commitment extends beyond knowledge, fostering skills critical for societal contribution and inspiring transformational personal growth.
