Post-Degree Programs ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Langara College, located in Vancouver, BC, Canada, provides University, Career, and Continuing Studies programs and courses to more than 21,000 students annually.

Our range of offerings lets you choose your own educational path. We offer five post-degrees, four bachelor’s degrees as well as a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and citations.

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Post-degree diploma (PDD) programs are designed for students who possess a bachelor’s degree and who want to enhance and broaden their professional skills.

The programs provide a specialized credential for practical application that augments employment opportunities. These post-baccalaureate programs will be valuable to domestic students wishing to upgrade their qualifications, as well as to international students who wish to come to Canada to further their studies in a concentrated format.

Post-Degree Diploma in Business AdministrationPROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY

This two-year program is targeted towards students who wish to pursue a career in business administration, and is suitable for both domestic and international students.

The PDD-BA, with its emphasis on applied learning, brings real-world experience into the curriculum. Students will gain a global perspective and work comfortably with people of different cultures. They will also develop critical thinking and conflict resolution skills, as well as negotiation and project management abilities. Graduates will be able to use international management principles and practices and apply them in a global business environment.

Program ScheduleThe program consists of three semesters of in-class studies plus an experiential work term. This program will be offered in the daytime, during weekdays.

Advanced Option: Project Management CertificateStudents have the option to add an Advanced Project Management certificate to their program. Course work for the Advanced Option takes place during the fourth semester. For admission requirements and program details, visit www.langara.bc.ca/project.

Requirements• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized

college or university. • Adequate command of spoken and written English is required

for admission (please refer to website for acceptable English credentials). Students who do not possess the minimum English requirement will have the option to enroll in the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program in order to meet this requirement.

Learn more. Contact the School of Management at business@langara.ca.

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Post-Degree ProgramsBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Post-Degree Diploma in Marketing Management PROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY

This two-year program is for domestic and international students who wish to supplement their undergraduate education with industry-relevant business skills that employers are looking for. Students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills that can be applied across a global business environment.

Program ScheduleThe PDD-MM is a two-year program designed to lay a solid foundation of business knowledge during the first two terms, and then to build upon it with specialized marketing courses in the third term of course work. The final term is an experiential work term.

Requirements• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a

recognized college or university. • Adequate command of spoken and written English

is required for admission (please refer to website for acceptable English credentials). Students who do not possess the minimum English requirement will have the option to enroll in the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program in order to meet this requirement.

Learn more. Contact the School of Management at business@langara.ca.

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Post-Degree ProgramsMARKETING MANAGEMENT

Post-Degree Diploma in AccountingPLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER 2016

The Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting will appeal to international and domestic students who already have a degree, but require specialized accounting and business courses in order to pursue a professional accounting career in Canada. This two-year program will include all the prerequisite courses required for entry into the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program, which leads to the CPA designation. Once they have completed additional CPA requirements, graduates can expect to work in public practice, industry, and government.

Students in the program will learn through a mix of classroom lectures, guest speakers, and applied learning opportunities. There will be a high degree of interaction between instructors and students.

It is expected that the program will be offered as both a full-time day program, and a part-time evening program.

RequirementsVisit www.langara.ca in early 2016 to get updated information on program requirements and application details.

Learn more. Contact the School of Management at business@langara.ca.

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Post-Degree ProgramsACCOUNTING

Post-Degree Diploma in Applied PlanningPROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER

This 12-month intensive program is designed for domestic or international students with an undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Applied Planning students share a passion and motivation for contributing to better and more livable communities and a more sustainable future. Courses emphasize team-based learning and introduce students to case studies, practical projects, and a range of skills necessary for the practicing planner. Graduates of this program find work with planning organizations including local and regional government, consulting firms, and First Nations.

Program ScheduleStudents can successfully complete all courses over three terms (12 months). There is an optional experiential work term that includes additional course work (please visit the website for details). Most Applied Planning courses are scheduled in the evenings to enable students to work in addition to pursuing their studies.

Requirements• The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent

from a recognized college or university. • Adequate command of spoken and written English

is required for admission (please refer to website for acceptable English credentials).

• The applicant must have completed one post-secondary course in statistics.

• The applicant must submit a letter of intent (maximum two pages - see website for details).

Learn more. Contact Kathryn Nairne at knairne@langara.ca.

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Post-Degree ProgramsAPPLIED PLANNING

Post-Degree Diploma in Web and Mobile App Design and Development PROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER

This two-year post-baccalaureate diploma program will focus on web and mobile app design and development, from concept to deployment. The program will encompass visual aesthetics (including typography, colour theory, and graphics), client and server programming, user experience design, and project management. Students will choose to enter the designer or developer stream of the program when they apply, although they can change their focus up until the third term. 

Students will collaborate on several major projects, as well as creating real-world applications, developing digital portfolios, and building industry connections. At the end of the program students will possess the specialized design and development skills the industry is looking for. 

Program ScheduleIntake for this two-year program is in the fall term. Students will complete four academic terms, then have the opportunity to participate in an optional experiential work term.

Requirements• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a registered

college or university.• Adequate command of spoken and written English is

required for admission (please refer to the website for full English requirements).

• Applicants must indicate on their application whether they would like to enter the design or the development stream of the program.

• Applicants must submit a letter of intent (maximum two pages) that answers the following questions:• Why are you interested in the program?• How can this program help you achieve your career goals?

Learn more. For more information contact the program advisor at webmobilePDD@langara.ca.

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Post-Degree ProgramsWEB AND MOBILE APPLICATION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Post-Degree Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management PROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY

This one-year program is designed for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) to enhance their leadership and management skills and to support their preparation for eligibility and application for nurse licensure in Canada and Canadian nursing practice. The program focuses on critical thinking, clinical judgement and decision making, verbal and written communication, and cultural safety as applied within the health care setting.

Students will learn in the classroom and online, as well as in Langara’s Nursing Simulation Centre. The program includes active learning and a variety of evaluation methodologies with an emphasis on entry-to-practice competencies and standards of practice, including nursing leadership and management skills.

Program ScheduleThe program is offered over one academic year, which is eight months of full-time study. Students will achieve learning outcomes through theoretical and practice skills course content.

Courses• NURS 5100 Professional Communication I• NURS 5110 The Nursing Profession and Health Care I• NURS 5115 Clinical Skills Lab I• NURS 5120 Culture and Health• NURS 5135 Critical Thinking and Decision Making I• NURS 5130 Professional Communication II• NURS 5125 Clinical Skills Lab II• NURS 5145 Critical Thinking and Decision Making II• NURS 5150 Applied Nursing Leadership and Management• BUSM 1500 Business Presentation Skills

RequirementsStudents admitted to this post-degree certificate program must have:• An accredited four-year degree or a three-year diploma from a

university or college that is recognized by the nursing authority outside of Canada where the student obtained a nursing license/registration.

• English Proficiency - IELTS 6.5 overall score with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

Learn more Contact the International Education Department at international@langara.ca.

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Post-Degree ProgramsPOST-DEGREE CERTIFICATE IN NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Post-Degree Certificate in JournalismPROGRAM INTAKE: SEPTEMBER

This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level jobs in journalism, communications, and public relations, whether in print, broadcasting, or online. The program emphasizes strong writing skills – the necessary groundwork for careers in all sectors.

This certificate program is designed to give students with a university degree the opportunity to take specialized training at high speed. This intensive, skills-oriented experience is designed to build on the student’s academic background, providing our graduates with the tools to work as well-informed journalists or communications professionals.

Program ScheduleThe first semester focuses on introductory and basic skills courses; the second semester on advanced journalism practices. A Certificate in Journalism is awarded for successful completion of the two-term certificate stream. The department provides an option for students to do internships with local media or communications departments in December and April, with faculty playing the lead roll in finding placements.

Requirements• A university degree in a field judged by the Journalism

Department to be useful for journalism. Persons lacking a degree but with substantial academic achievement combined with a demonstrated interest or limited experience in journalism may be admitted by permission of the Journalism Department.

• A high level of achievement in English and/or writing in students’ previous academic works.

• Successful completion of the Journalism Program entrance test that includes sections on English language usage, current events, and news writing.

• A résumé.• A minimum 500-word typed statement of intent indicating

why you want to be a journalist and your career goals.• An interview with journalism faculty may be required.

Learn more. Contact Frances Bula at fbula@langara.ca.

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Post-Degree ProgramsJOURNALISM

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