Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
The Business Leadership University Transfer Advanced Diploma program enables learners to acquire skills and knowledge in key business functions such as management, marketing, and finance. The program also helps enhance relevant knowledge and skills in economics, communication, problem solving, and information and communication technology.
The program is designed to provide a broad understanding of business organizations and the environment in which they operate. It has a strong managerial focus which helps successful students progress to management roles. In addition, the wide range of options enables candidates to progress to specialist roles such as human resource management, marketing, and financial services.
The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.
The Business Fundamentals Associate Diploma program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of typical business in the service and industry sectors such as customer service and sales, marketing, accounting, and the Canadian business environment.
The Digital Media Studies Management Science (DMSMS) program (Post Graduate Diploma) provides a pathway for students to gain the competencies within the context of digital media marketing. The program explores the interrelationship between digital media management and information technology as well as new media design. On completion of the program, students can follow a career path in digital media. In collaboration with highly qualified and experienced industry professionals, this program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the digital media world.
The Digital Media Studies Advanced Diploma program provides an academic pathway for international and resident students whose first language is not English (and do not meet the general English requirements for University entry) to gain the competencies in digital media, while attaining work experience in the field of digital media. On completion of the program, students can progress onto further academic options or follow a career path in digital media. The Digital Media Studies (DMS) Advanced Diploma program explores the interrelationship between digital media and information technology as well as new media design. Students will simultaneously upgrade their English competencies while exploring theoretical knowledge.
The Digital Media Studies Advanced Diploma program includes seven courses of 80 hours (4 credits) each, and a 700-hour co-op placement (6 credits), totaling 1260 hours (36 credits) over 63 weeks on in-class education (theory and practice) and co-op.
The Digital Skills and Technology Certificate provides the student with the knowledge of digital media design, fundamental concepts like S.E.O, branding, and marketing on social media. In this program, students are required to complete a capstone project to create a prototype.
Students in this program will learn how to interact with the latest digital media technologies, ideate and create a prototype of an app or build a website using tools like proto.io, WordPress and Wix that may be added to their portfolio. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals in pursuing a career in the digital media field.
The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.
The Childcare and Language Assistant (Associate Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of working with children, including child development, early learning in BC (and Canada) and its regulatory environment, child guidance, health, safety, and nutritional needs of children, the Montessori method and creative learning, and assisting in the learning with language arts.
The accelerated Childcare and Language Assistant Certificate provides the student with the basic the knowledge of working with children, including child development, early learning in BC (and Canada) and its regulatory environment, child guidance, health, safety, nutritional needs of children along with Responsible Adult, First Aid CPR and Foodsafe certificates in 12 weeks.
Graduates will be able to comfortably communicate in various forms, work as a team with a confidence to work with children with a full understanding and awareness of the regulations and policies specific to the workplace. The graduate will be confident in their decisions for their future career path or educational goals.
The program is for those wanting to begin a career in the health or community support fields. A Health Science Community Support and Administration diploma program that leads to multiple avenues for employment, it provides theoretical knowledge and training about medical terminology, hospital procedures and medical office administration to those wanting to start in the healthcare field; it also trains on related topics such as addictions support, children with special needs and mental health for those diverse fields ranging from and between medical offices to community non-profit organizations.
Other components to the HSCSA program are Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification and FoodSafe.
The program is for those wanting to begin a career in the health or community support fields. A Health Science Community Support and Administration Co-operative Diploma program that leads to multiple avenues for employment, it provides theoretical knowledge and training about medical terminology, hospital procedures and medical office administration to those wanting to start in the healthcare field; it also trains on related topics such as addictions support, children with special needs and mental health for those diverse fields ranging from and between medical offices to community non-profit organizations.
Other components to the HSCSA program are Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification and FoodSafe.
The program is for those wanting to begin a career in the health or community support fields. A Health Science Community Support and Administration Practicum Diploma program that leads to multiple avenues for employment, it provides theoretical knowledge and training about medical terminology, hospital procedures and medical office administration to those wanting to start in the healthcare field; it also trains on related topics such as addictions support, children with special needs and mental health for those diverse fields ranging from and between medical offices to community non-profit organizations.
Other components to the HSCSA practicum program are Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification and FoodSafe.
This course is designed to develop basic academic reading skills, express thoughts and convey information in an academically appropriate written form, prepare students for the listening needs they will have in college, and develop speaking skills essential for academic success.
Emphasis is placed on developing a comfort in the classroom environment by applying the four language skills in an interactive form, integrating the functions of grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, complemented by practicing the English language in community settings.
This course builds on the language proficiency successfully gained in Intensive Academic Preparation 1. Students develop the ability to read and comprehend texts of moderate complexity, build on their knowledge of basic paragraph structure, grammar, and mechanics, and develop listening comprehension and speaking skills in both informal and academic situations.
Emphasis is placed on developing a comfort in the classroom environment by applying the four language skills in an interactive form, integrating the functions of grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, complemented by practicing the English language in workplace settings.
This program is designed to develop moderate academic reading skills, express thoughts and convey information in an academically appropriate written form, prepare students for the listening needs they will have in college, and develop speaking skills essential for academic success.
Emphasis is placed on developing a comfort in the classroom environment by applying the four language skills in an interactive form, integrating the functions of grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, complemented by practicing the English language in workplace settings.
This program is for students with who score less than 55% on the PLC entrance test to establish English language fluency similar to IELTS 6.0.
The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.
The Information and Communication Technology (Associate Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as the knowledge of information and communication technology and how it contributes to a business’s success in various areas, such as communication, commerce, marketing, and other business processes. Today’s business place is not immune to technology and in fact, relies on IT in many ways to be successful. Employees who have a solid foundation in the IT utilized in their organization will have an advantage in gaining employment and being successful at their job. This program allows students to draw from past work experience, as well as their knowledge gained in ICT to apply to a Canadian business setting in virtually any industry sector, not especially but including the IT sector.
Over the last couple of decades, the IT industry has undergone a transformation as technology has permeated all areas of business. In most organizations IT has changed from a support department installing and troubleshooting systems to a key enabler of business strategy and competitiveness, applying digital solutions to business problems.
The Information and Communication Technology in Business with Co-op program is a hybrid qualification designed to address the business need for multi-skilled individuals possessing the IT, business and interpersonal skills required for the 21st century digital economy. The ICT program has been structured to provide learners with a wide range of options encompassing IT, software and systems, infrastructure, and business.
Over the last couple of decades, the IT industry has undergone a transformation as technology has permeated all areas of business. In most organizations IT has changed from a support department installing and troubleshooting systems to a key enabler of business strategy and competitiveness, applying digital solutions to business problems.
The Information and Communication Technology in Business (ICTB) program is a hybrid qualification designed to address the business need for multi-skilled individuals possessing the IT, business and interpersonal skills required for the 21st century digital economy. The program has been structured to provide learners with a wide range of options encompassing IT, software and systems, infrastructure, and business.
The Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate provides the student with the knowledge of cyber hygiene, cyber resilience, current threats, and tools and techniques to mitigate threats in just 4 weeks.
The more you know about Canada, the more confident you are communicating in English, the more you know about the fundamentals of business, the better you will be able to adapt to the Canadian work environment. The Canadian Workplace Skills programs provide students with an orientation to Canada, the education environment, English language and communication skills, and employment readiness. Each one of the programs focuses on different sectors of industry.
The Tourism, Hospitality, and Services (Associate Diploma) program provides all of the areas described above as well as a focus on the tourism, hotel, and service sectors of BC’s economy.
The Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Business Hospitality Management program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the hospitality world as well as some business understanding, including core leadership and analytics training.
Upon completion of the Business Hospitality Management Post Graduate Diploma, graduates will be able to demonstrate deep understanding of hospitality management, practice efficient marketing and sale skills in hospitality segments, deal with human resource issues, practice marketing techniques, and writing and public speaking. Students will be able to gain work experience in hotels, airline companies, cruise ship companies, motels, recreational resorts, convention and catering firms, private inns or tour companies. Some may find jobs in the hospitality departments of public service organizations such as hospitals, colleges and universities.
The hospitality industry is fast growing, and it continues to provide opportunities for graduates to succeed in a wide variety of areas. Business Hospitality Management Advanced Diploma Co-op program provides a pathway for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience needed to work successfully in a wide range of hospitality business management careers. In collaboration with highly qualified and experienced industry professionals, the Business Hospitality Management Advanced Diploma program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the hospitality world.
The Business Hospitality Management Associate Diploma provides an academic pathway for students to acquire the knowledge, skills and fundamental experience needed to work successfully in a range of hospitality and business management careers. In addition, students in this program obtain the Food Safe and Serving it Right certification.
A Global Restaurant Entrepreneurship Diploma program provides an academic pathway for international and resident students whose first language is not English to acquire the knowledge, skills and fundamental experience needed work successfully in a range of restaurant management careers, as well as to run their own restaurants. It also gives students co-op placement to practice skills learned in the courses.