Viewbook 2023Begin a new path with us Acknowledgement of territory Bow Valley College is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Mohkinstsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.Viewbook 20233 4Reasons to choose Bow Valley College 6Love every minute of campus life 8What’s your goal? 10Getting started 12Chiu School of Business 14School of Community Studies 16School of Health and Wellness 18School of Technology 20Bow Valley College Centre for Entertainment Arts 22Regional campuses 24English language proficiency requirements 26School of Foundational Learning 28School of Global Access 30Open Studies 31Continuing Learning and Extended Education 32Student services 34See their journeys: Alumni profiles Program and service information, tuition, and admission requirements are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change. Graduate satisfaction rates cited in this publication are based on the surveys conducted by an independent market research company completed annually from 2015 to 2020 of Bow Valley College graduates. Graduate employment rates cited in this publication are based on the survey conducted by an independent market research company of 2019 to 2020 Bow Valley College graduates reporting that they were employed in either training-related or other jobs at the point they were surveyed.4Viewbook 2023 Reasons to choose Bow Valley College We are Calgary’s only community college This means Bow Valley College meets the Government of Alberta’s high standards of program quality while maintaining some of the most affordable tuition rates in the province. Don’t just take our word for it. Over 94 per cent of our graduates agree that they are satisfied with the program quality and their educational experience at Bow Valley College. Diversity is part of who we are Join students from 148 countries around the world, who speak 98 languages. Our 700 employees reflect that diversity too: we speak more than 50 languages combined. Graduate work ready in one or two years Our one- and two-year programs mean you get the education you need with hands-on training and experiential learning that makes you ready for your career fast. How can you tell we only teach material relevant to your career? Industry has told us so. In fact, over 86 per cent of our graduates find employment within one year of finishing their studies. Request an appointment with a student recruitment specialist, book a tour, or explore our virtual tour.Viewbook 20235 Learning options that fit your needs Choose the type of education you need: •Post-secondary certificates or diplomas •Post-diploma certificates •International education •Academic upgrading •English Language Learning •Extended-education courses Choose how you want to study •Full time or part time •Online, in class, or other available delivery modes •During the day or evening •In Calgary or at one of our regional campuses Career support for life Bow Valley College has your back when you are a student and after you graduate from one of our programs. Access lifetime support for your job search, including resume and interview preparation.Love every minute of campus life City life within reach When you study at Bow Valley College, you get to be downtown every day. That means easy and fast public transit (we’re right on the CTrain line), a vibrant city feel on campus, and plenty of places nearby to relax and recharge before or after class. With park space aplenty, you can find a new outdoor study space every day you’re downtown. To the Bow and back While there is an impressive library space on campus with plenty of online resources and room to settle in and get some work done, Bow Valley College is also located right next to the Bow River that runs along downtown Calgary. You can be in class one minute and strolling the river pathway the next. Soon you may be asking yourself: How many coffee breaks on the waterfront is too many in one day? Our trusted neighbours Experience books, music, and innovation within blocks of Bow Valley College. Central Library is home to 450,000 books and was chosen by Architectural Digest as one of the world’s most futuristic libraries. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, has a collection of more than 2,000 pieces of Canadian music history, and Platform Calgary provides resources, supports, programming, and events to help startups launch and grow their business. 6Viewbook 2023Viewbook 202378Viewbook 2023 Your choices Find the right credentials to launch your professional career and advance your academic studies. Academic Upgrading Enrol in courses designed to help you acquire your high school diploma to begin the career you want or enter the post-secondary world. Bow Valley College Academic Upgrading courses can get you ready to jump right into one of our college-level programs or apply to another post-secondary institution. English Language Learning Bow Valley College offers two levels of English language training: practical and academic. These two streams are designed to give people with different abilities in English the precise amount of training they need to either enter the workforce, continue academic studies, or live more easily in an English-speaking country. Open Studies Access a variety of courses to explore the post-secondary options available to you at Bow Valley College. You can gain advanced standing in a post- secondary program, explore different program areas, enrol in courses of general interest, or even study as a visiting student (with a letter of permission). Open Studies Academic Upgrading English Language Learning Build your education Place yourself on the path to further education We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with the Welcome Centre at info@bowvalleycollege.ca. What’s your goal? Your journey is as unique as you are, and Bow Valley College provides multiple pathways for you to choose from to get you to where you’re going. Wherever you are in life and whatever your goals may be, you can achieve your ambitions here.Viewbook 20239 Certificates and diplomas These college-level programs take one year (certificates) or two years (diplomas) to complete and are designed to provide you with practical skills and hands-on experiential learning that you can apply to your work. Post-diploma certificates Post-diploma certificates are advanced credentials available to students with prior post-secondary experience. This credential helps students who have existing experience grow their knowledge base and skill set in their field to allow them to reach new career goals. Micro-credentials Micro-credentials are cost-effective, focused certifications obtained by demonstrating competencies required by your industry. These short-term programs help you build on your skills to meet the evolving needs of your industry’s demands or help you unlock your next career. Business Health and wellness Chase your career Discover your path and define your future Technology Community studies Continuing Learning and Extended Education Enhance your career Take your career to the next level Micro- credentials Post-diploma certificates Entertainment artsNext >