Post on 18-Jan-2016
Full-Time and Part-Time Study Opportunities
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1. Overview of BCIT
2. Full-Time Studies
3. Part-Time Studies
4. Retail Marketing Management
5. Aboriginal Services
AGENDA
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• BCIT is a public post-secondary polytechnic institution providing industry recognized applied credentials.
• Approx.18,000 full-time students and 28,000 part-time students enroll every year.
• Over 6,000 career ready students graduate each year.
• Strong connections with industry.
• ACBSP accreditation.
BCIT
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• Faculty who have worked in industry
• Certification with professional bodies (e.g. CHRP, APICs)
• Program Advisory Committees
• Networking events
• Practical experience through Consulting Projects
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
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• Accounting, Finance, and Insurance
• Business Administration
• Broadcast & Media Communications
• Digital Arts
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
PROGRAMS – FULL-TIME STUDIES
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• Small class sizes
• Applied learning & hands-on experience
• Employment rates after graduation are very high
• Industry connections
• “Set” program structure
THE BCIT EXPERIENCE
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• Students are in cohorts (called Sets) for each year of their program.
• Courses and timetables are preset – you pick the diploma program, not your courses.
• Workload is much heavier than in most other programs (21-30 hours per week, 7-10 courses taken simultaneously).
• Courses are highly focused on your field of interest.
FEATURES OF A PROGRAM “SET SYSTEM”
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FEATURES OF A PROGRAM “SET SYSTEM”
Diploma Year 1
Diploma Year 2 Options Graduate
Certificate
Advanced Placement
Level 1: September
Level 2: January
Level 3: September
Level 4: January
• Employment
• BBA
• Study Abroad
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• Course-by-course registration.
• Available at Burnaby and Downtown Vancouver campus, and through online learning.
• September, January, and April intake.
• Flexible schedule allows for program completion in as little as 12 weeks or a maximum of seven years.
• Also offer intense week-long or weekend options.
• No entrance requirements.
• Cost per course is $400-$800.
PART TIME STUDIES
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• Statements of Completion
• Industry Partnership Certificates
• Associate Certificates
• Certificates
• Advanced Certificates
• Diplomas
• Bachelors Degrees
• Graduate Certificates
BCIT CREDENTIALS
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LADDERING CREDENTIALS
24 credits completed
through Associate Certificate
45 credits completed
through Certificate
90 credits completed
through Advanced Certificate
125 credits completed
through Diploma
*Approximate number of credits. Laddering options vary by department.
Certificate45 Credits
Advanced Certificate90 Credits
Diploma125 Credits
Degree182 Credits
Associate Certificate24 Credits
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LADDERING PROGRAMS
Certificate
Associate Certificates Certificates
Marketing Communications
Fundraising Management
Non Profit Management
Event Marketing
Retail Marketing Management
Advanced Marketing Management
Marketing Management
Entrepreneurship
Professional Sales
Sales Skills
Marketing Communications
Marketing Management
Diploma
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• Associate Certificate.
• Learn how to run a retail establishment.
• Scheduling
• Hiring
• Cash
• Prepping employees for assistant manager
• Not just for people looking at entry-level positions – fast-tracking your career.
• Group projects, field trips.
• Practicum currently being developed.
RETAIL MARKETING MANAGEMENT
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• Program declaration is required if students intend on completing a part-time studies program.
• Provides an outline of courses required to earn a part-time studies credential.
• Guarantees credit should the program change.
• Form can be submitted via email, mail, in-person, or fax.
• Students are not required to receive their program declaration letter prior to registering for courses.
PROGRAM DECLARATION
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Register online or offline
• In-person or phone: Student Information and Enrolment Services
• By mail (Part-time Studies Registration Form payment)
Registration dates
• Fall Term (September – December): opens in May
• Winter Term (January – March): opens in October
• Spring/Summer Term (April – August): opens in February
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REGISTRATION
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Part-Time Studies Program Advisors can assist with or provide information on:
• Course selection and program planning.
• Declaring your program.
• Making changes to your approved program plan.
• Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement.
• Program costs.
• Laddering options.
• Job placement and graduate outcomes.
• Student life.
PROGRAM ADVISING
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• 3 staff on campus full time, plus 4 elders in residence.
• Provide mental, physical, emotional, spiritual support.
• Provide tutoring as well as mentorship program.
• Financial aid available – scholarships and grants.
• Speaker series – available online.
• Grad celebrations.
• Welcome feasts.
• Monthly information sessions.
• Adrian Duke
• 2009 grad
• Co-founder of Skyturtle Technologies
ABORIGINAL SERVICES
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Stacy LaviolettePart-Time Studies Coordinator stacy_laviolette@bcit.ca604-412-7651
Christina HagbergProgram Assistant604-412-7675christina_hagberg@bcit.ca
Thomas TurniawanStudent Recruitment Specialist604-451-6905thomasturniawan@bcit.ca
CONTACT
Program Advising
Telephone advising
Available Monday to Friday (604-434-1610)
In-person advising
Available Monday to Friday at the Burnaby Campus
Available Wednesday at the Downtown Campus
Email advising
Send an email inquiry to program_advising@bcit.ca with the BCIT program or course name in the subject line