1. Full-Time and Part-Time Study Opportunities Real Experiences. Real Results. bcit.ca/business 1 1 Real Experiences. Real Results.

2. 1.Overview of BCIT 2.Full-Time Studies 3.Part-Time Studies 4.Retail Marketing Management 5.Aboriginal Services AGENDA

3. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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

4. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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

5. Real Experiences. Real Results. Accounting, Finance, and Insurance Business Administration Broadcast & Media Communications Digital Arts Marketing Management Operations Management PROGRAMS – FULL-TIME STUDIES

6. Real Experiences. Real Results. Small class sizes Applied learning & hands-on experience Employment rates after graduation are very high Industry connections “Set” program structure THE BCIT EXPERIENCE

7. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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”

8. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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

9. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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

10. Real Experiences. Real Results. Statements of Completion Industry Partnership Certificates Associate Certificates Certificates Advanced Certificates Diplomas Bachelors Degrees Graduate Certificates BCIT CREDENTIALS

11. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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. Certificate 45 Credits Advanced Certificate 90 Credits Diploma 125 Credits Degree 182 Credits Associate Certificate 24 Credits

12. Real Experiences. Real Results. LADDERING PROGRAMS Certificate Associate CertificatesCertificates Marketing Communications Fundraising Management Non Profit Management Event Marketing Retail Marketing Management Advanced Marketing Management Marketing ManagementEntrepreneurshipProfessional SalesSales Skills Marketing Communications Marketing Management Diploma

13. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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

14. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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

15. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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 bcit.ca/pts/datesdeadlines.shtml REGISTRATION

16. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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

17. Real Experiences. Real Results. 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

18. Real Experiences. Real Results. Stacy Laviolette Part-Time Studies Coordinator stacy_laviolette@bcit.ca 604-412-7651 Christina Hagberg Program Assistant 604-412-7675 christina_hagberg@bcit.ca Thomas Turniawan Student Recruitment Specialist 604-451-6905 thomasturniawan@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