College of the Rockies

Students from all over the world are welcome to attend College of the Rockies English language Training (ELT) program. This full-time, multilevel program is for students: preparing for academic programs in Canada and/or improving their communication skills The program is designed to improve all language areas: listening grammar vocabulary writing speaking pronunciation reading conversation Classes are offered mornings and afternoons from Monday to Friday. Schedules vary depending on the courses chosen. All classes are interactive and include cultural information. Certificates are available for students who complete core courses. Students in intermediate and advanced levels can take one to two academic courses with Canadian students at no extra cost. Students must be at least 17 years old. Mature students are welcome.

The University Studies Program provides high quality instruction for students taking First and Second year courses in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. Students receive a solid foundation of knowledge in introductory courses and in specialized second year courses. All the courses carry direct transfer credit to B.C. universities, the University of Lethbridge, and, in general, to other universities. Students may also take an Associate of Arts Degree or an Associate of Science Degree within the Department. The degree requires sixty semester credits of first and second year courses and a minimum of ”C-” grade for each course. The faculty consists of twenty regular instructors and auxiliary instructors.Their qualifications range from Master’s Degrees (minimum qualification for a University Transfer instructor) to Doctorates. Our faculty were carefully chosen for their ability to teach, and their attitude toward their students. The faculty members are readily accessible to students outside class time. Reasons for Choosing College of the Rockies: -Classes are smaller and allow for more interaction and discussion than at larger institutions. -Library resources include all the latest technology and allow students the opportunity to become familiar with these sources in a helpful environment. -The tuition fee costs allow students to gain a solid first and second year Associate Degree and transfer having made substantial savings that can be used to finance future education costs. -Many of our successful students have reported back to us. Some have stated that the caring, quality education they received at College of the Rockies was better than any they received at other post-secondary institutions. Many of our students, upon graduation from university, still use us as their primary reference because of the strong relationships established between students and faculty.

Graduates of the Business Administration program may find employment in accounting, banking, computing, finance, real estate, insurance, purchasing, marketing and many other management training positions from medium to large corporations and even in small business entrepreneurships. The one-year certificate in Business Administration is designed to provide working and part-time students with fundamental business principles. The certificate also helps provide the foundation to several professional designations. The first year of the diploma program for Business Administration is predominately a core program and designed to allow students to access to all three majors. All students entering the Business Administration Diploma program are required to take the following first semester of studies (see below). The second year provides the opportunity to attain recognized qualification in specialized areas such as accounting, general management, and marketing. Most courses are offered during the daytime and are generally taken by fulltime students. A Business Administration diploma graduate can receive two years of credit towards a Commerce degree. The following institutions have Two Year Block Transfer arrangements with the College of the Rockies whereby completion of a two year Business Administration diploma gains entrance to the third year of a four-year Commerce/ Business Administration Bachelor’s program. 1. The Open University 2. The University of Northern BC 3. The University of Lethbridge 4. Royal Roads University 5. Athabasca University 6. BC University Colleges All BC University Colleges, except the University College of the Cariboo, allow two years of credit for a two-year Business Administration diploma.

This two-year diploma program is based on the BC Provincial Tourism Management curriculum and meets all the requirements of the Tourism Management common core curriculum. Fall semester courses begin the first week of September. Graduates may be well positioned for a career path leading to management training or to entrepreneurial positions within the industry. Students who earn a Tourism Management Diploma can continue their studies at a number of Canadian institutions to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management. In BC diploma students are admitted to the third year of a Tourism Management Degree at: ·University College of the Cariboo ·Open University ·Malaspina University College ·University of Victoria.

The Applied Computer Certificate program is a one-year program designed to provide students with a broad yet solid foundation in Information Technology. You learn highly valued skills and knowledge in office software and Internet applications; PC hardware and networking; business principles and communications; and software application and multimedia development. Several educational and career paths are opened for you including the College\'s Computer Support Technician Program, the Multimedia Production Program (proposed for September 2003) and the Database Systems Program (proposed September 2003). In addition, this one-year program can help you secure employment as an Information Technology support person in business and industry.