Diploma in Business Administration - Event Management (Co-op Optional)

at Bow Valley College Canada

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• Intel quad core CPU (i5 or i7)
• 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
• 13 inch 1080p screen (15 inches recommended)
• a dedicated graphics card with 2GB of VRam
• 128GB solid state hard drive (256GB recommended)
• portable hard drive (for data backup)
• Windows 10

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Graduates will gain a fully integrated marketing and communications approach that effectively evaluates, plans, and implements an organization’s promotional activities and business objectives. This major focuses on a digital and omnichannel world where shifting media consumption trends, global digital networks, and rapid growth of mobile communications has resulted in a need for marketing and communications professionals who can create cohesive and compelling brand messages that engage consumers while building brand equity. 

Time commitment

• This is a two year (four term) diploma program. A full course load is five courses per term. Students may elect to take fewer courses each term; however it will take longer to complete the program.

Learning Options

• The Business Administration diploma program consists of core business courses and major specific courses to develop industry specific skills. Core courses are available both in class and online. All major courses are available in class with only some courses available online.  

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)

• Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.  
• The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position.

The program provides a broad understanding of business and focuses on the development of job-ready accounting skills that a student might require for a successful career in the field of accounts. The students graduate with a broad understanding of business focusing on the development of soft-skills, job ready, technical accounting skills and other skills required for a successful career in the field of accounting.

The course also involves co-operative work opportunities so that the students can gain real-world work related experience for a term via an assisted job search. The work term provides the student with the relevant skills and experience to boost employment opportunities, network with prospective employers, develop professional skills and experience and earn money. 

Transfer credits with Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)

• CPA offers transfer credits for several courses to the CPA Program. Find more information at CPA Alberta Transfer Credit Guide.

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)

• Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.  
• The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position. 

Students gain a broad understanding of an event's behind-the-scenes aspects, and plan and produce outstanding events. With a focus on exceeding client and attendee expectations, this program covers research, planning, coordinating, and managing successful events. Graduates typically find employment as event coordinators with special event/entertainment companies, in hotels or convention centres, as wedding planners, and with a variety of not-for-profit and corporate businesses.

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)
Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.  

The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position.