Associate of Science in Environmental Sciences

at College of The Rockies - Cranbrook Campus Canada

As with all of our Business Management programs, the Marketing diploma infuses sustainable business practice knowledge throughout your courses. Sustainability is a priority for many in today’s global business environment.

Upon completion of the Marketing diploma, students can take advantage of block transfer agreements the College has with many other Canadian colleges and universities. Transfer is available to most Canadian post-secondary institutions on a case-by-case basis. Students can also enter directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program at College of the Rockies.

Note: Upon successful completion of all Year 1 courses, you can graduate with a Business Management Certificate.

Why Consider a Marketing Career?

• Be involved in the planning and implementation of marketing strategies for commercial, industrial and e-business organizations
• With experience and additional education, Work BC lists the annual provincial median salary at $70,180.00
• Opportunity exists to also work in public relations or to open your own public relations business

The Associate of Science degree provides the student with the first two years of study towards a Bachelor of Science degree. The ASc, Environmental Studies, offers students an opportunity for cross-disciplinary studies in their areas of interest, particularly those that relate to the local and global environment.

Generally, students who earn an associate degree in Environmental Sciences will expect to transfer to university programs in Environmental Sciences. Those who complete the Biology core within their ASc should also be able to transfer into most Biology programs at Canadian universities. Students may also be able to take a directed studies course in Biology and become involved in an ongoing research project in Ecology. Some students may complete an associate degree in Environmental Sciences to pursue an academic career path. Others may use it to enter a more specific environmental technology program.

Financial Services is a two-year diploma program which opens the door to career opportunities in the financial services field, or prepares you to continue on to a Bachelor of Business Administration program. This program is also ideal for mid-career professionals looking to diversify their skillset.

Why choose a career in Financial Services?

• Skilled financial service graduates are in demand in the Kootenay region, and throughout B.C. The Business, Finance, and Administration field is anticipated to be one of the top three occupational groups in terms of total job openings over the next ten years.
• Skills acquired in the financial services diploma prepare you for a wide variety of entry-level career options.
• The skills you gain will be applicable to careers in financial services in any sector.

Note: Upon successful completion of all Year 1 courses, you can graduate with a Business Management Certificate.

This program provides you with the skills you need to respond to rapidly transforming resource and manufacturing industry needs. The program aims to respond to the need for technicians skilled at installing and supporting wireless sensor and controller networks and other electronics systems. Graduates may find employment in a variety of industry settings, including users of telecommunications and radio frequency systems, manufacturing, and natural resources.

In year one, students learn the foundational skills required for more complex practical applications introduced later in the program. This includes a focus on electrical and electronics systems (AC, DC, circuits, and digital fundamentals). Students then proceed to microcontroller principles, several levels of data networks (LANs, WANs, routers, switches), and allowing networks to scale.

In year two, the program includes radio frequency concepts and practical applications for wireless environments as well as microwave communications. Radio frequency navigation and location tools, and structured cabling systems are covered. Students then have the opportunity to apply the learned principles by configuring and testing real world systems, finding faults and practicing advanced troubleshooting skills.

Why Consider a Wireless Systems Technician Career?

• The resource sector is in a state of rapid change, creating new careers and skill sets.
• As autonomous systems are more widely implemented, you’ll be well-positioned for a career in a wide-variety of resource and non-resource sectors, as many companies and organizations are using digital radio frequency communications.

Our Tourism Management Certificate program prepares you for a career in resorts, hotels, and other tourism operations. The program includes courses in tourism, business management, and related specialty courses.

You can choose to take the certificate completely online and work while going to school – or you can take the program in person at our Cranbrook campus. The Rockies are right outside the door, giving you the opportunity to blend lifestyle and learning in one of the most spectacular places on Earth – and one of BC’s hottest tourism destinations!

You will also have the opportunity to participate in a work placement to gain hands-on experience in a tourism related business.

You can choose to take the one-year certificate program completely online and work while going to school – or you can take the program in person at our Cranbrook campus.
Industry-recognized certifications in the program include Foodsafe, Worldhost, CPR-C, Occupational First Aid Level 1, and Serving it Right.
This program covers a broad range of courses directly related to the tourism industry, as well as management-oriented courses such as accounting, communications, business management, programming, and marketing.
You will have the opportunity to participate in a work placement to gain hands-on experience in a tourism related business.

Our Biology and Medicine Pre-Major Associate degree helps lay out the courses you may need for the first two years of study toward a degree in Biology. This Associate degree also provides the course prerequisites for admission into the UBC School of Medicine while providing two of the first three required years of study before applying to medical school. Education Advisors are available to assist in course selection to ensure all requirements for your particular path are met. Have plans to go to university? Our Dual Admission agreements with University of Lethbridge and University of Victoria get you started on the right foot at the College before you transfer into your guaranteed seat at either ULeth or UVIC.

Why Consider a Biology and Medicine Pre-Major?

• Provides a great starting point for your further education and opens up endless education and career opportunities.
• Explore a wide-range of courses to discover your specific areas of interest.
• Numerous transfer and dual admission agreements make it easy to start your education at the College before moving on to complete a credential elsewhere.

College of the Rockies, Cranbrook offers its students a four year long bachelor of business administration program in Sustainable Business Practices that is specially curated for students who wish to work on responsible and sustainable initiative in a business environment. This program addresses a wide range of environmental and sustainability issue such social risk identification, strategies for improving performance, sustainability issues and personal effectiveness to instigate and lead change. This diploma allows students to study economics, accounting, general management and marketing and develop more specific knowledge in sustainable business practices.

Along with face to face lectures students are also taught through online and hybrid courses ad well as practical, hands on experiences in laboratories. This program works two ways, it provides employment after completion of the aforementioned program and this program also helps in maintaining a green economy which is beneficial for generations to come. Students can work on developing their sustainability planning and reporting skills to help local businesses reduce their impact on the environment. 

College of the Rockies - Cranbrook Campus provides undergraduate students a Diploma in Recreation Management which spans over a period of two years. Anyone who is interested in outdoor activities, tourism as well as community relationships, this diploma is perfect for them. Under this program students receive experiential and outdoor education. This diploma is a life changing experience for students who have the opportunity of combining their career and interests in the dame program.
 
The faculty at College of the Rockies has designed a comprehensive curriculum, classroom interaction activities, class tours and work field trips with well educated, expert faculty members at the helm of the program, guiding students at every step of the way. Students are allowed to engage in activities that sharpen their skill sets, fostering community building, studying the major theoretical concept and a positive attitude in order to build a bright future. The Recreation Management program helps prepare students to become leaders in the recreation and leisure services industry. This program opens up a number of professional doors for students such as event management experience, recreation programming simulation, inclusive recreation programming, job shadow assignments, guest speakers, volunteer assignments, site visits to recreation facilities and applied research.

Are you passionate about exercise, sport, health, and human movement? Consider the Kinesiology program. Kinesiology is the study of the human body in motion and is a growing field that offers a variety of careers and educational opportunities.

All Kinesiology courses are delivered on a semesterized schedule from September to April of each year. Depending on availability of programming, some academic courses may be offered during the spring semester.

Most Kinesiology courses are delivered in the classroom with some available online. The one-year certificate transfers into Kinesiology degree programs throughout Western Canada. 

Have plans to go to university? Our Dual Admission agreements with University of Lethbridge and University of Victoria get you started on the right foot at the College before you transfer into your guaranteed seat at either ULeth or UVIC. We recommend you work with an Education Advisor for course selection.

Why consider an Associate of Arts Degree?

• Provides a great starting point for your further education and opens up endless education and career opportunities.
• Explore a wide-range of courses to discover your specific areas of interest.
• Numerous transfer and dual admission agreements make it easy to start your education at the College before moving on to complete a credential elsewhere.