Post-Degree Diploma in Sustainable Business Practices

at College of The Rockies - Cranbrook Campus Canada

As with all of our Business Management programs, the General Management 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 General Management diploma, students are eligible to 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.

This major was developed for students who wish a high degree of flexibility in their course selection. As well as the required Business Management courses, students may select other specialized areas.

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

Why Consider a Career in Business Management?

• Explore your entrepreneurial spirit by developing well-rounded business management skills and knowledge.
• Open up a wide range of career options. Find employment in accounting, marketing, financial services, hospitality, local governance and other management training positions in corporations, small businesses, or non-profits.
• As a leader, you are able to largely shape your own work environment.

The Adventure Tourism and Business Operations (ATBO) program is ideal if you are passionate about adventure, sustainability, the environment and the outdoors and interested in working in the Adventure Tourism industry.

The name says it all. Get out of the classroom for some real, hands-on experience in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.  This program is big on adventure but also focuses on those business skills you need to work in the tourism industry or to start your own tourism business, including entrepreneurship, marketing, sustainability and business training.

Your ATBO instructors are highly skilled guides in avalanche safety, rock climbing, mountaineering, whitewater kayaking, backcountry skiing, backpacking, canoeing, and sea kayaking.

Opt for the one-year certificate or add on another 10 months to earn the diploma. Both options provide credits toward a tourism degree and include classroom sturdy, lab work, field trip experiences and a six-week practicum.  No matter what option you choose, be ready for some serious fun.

Why Choose Adventure Tourism Business Operations as a Career?

• The Kootenay region, a mountain playground which includes the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Purcells, Selkirks and the Monashees, is surrounded by pristine lakes, whitewater rivers, world-class skiing, an abundance of mountain bike and hiking trails, and endless backcountry access, providing the ideal place to work in, or start your own, adventure tourism business.
• Enjoy the lifestyle you love while working in your dream career.
• The tourism industry is thriving, now is an ideal time to enter into this in-demand field.

With the 9-month Mountain Adventure Skills Training program, 60% of your learning time will be outdoors experiencing the regions amazing adventure lifestyle opportunities while also learning the skills employers want you to know. With 13 certification courses, you’ll be introduced to the knowledge you need to be successful in your dream job.

The Mountain Adventure Skills Training Program (MAST) is designed for full-time students interested in pursuing a one year certificate and meets the requirements of the B.C. Provincial common core curriculum.

Learn to be an Adventure Tourism professional from our highly skilled instructors who work in the industry, get a season’s pass at Fernie Alpine Resort as part of your tuition, and gain university credits toward a degree in Adventure Tourism. This program has it all.

Why Choose Our Program?

• The most comprehensive skills course list – all included in one tuition
• Our nine-month program prepares you to work or play in the backcountry or sidecountry
• Learn to be a professional from our highly skilled professional instructors
• Earn industry certifications
• Gain university credits towards a degree in Adventure Tourism
• Season pass at Fernie Alpine Resort included in tuition
• Enjoy the Canadian Rocky Mountain lifestyle in Fernie BC
• No fees for electives – 14 skills courses included in tuition
• No fees for textbooks

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.

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

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.

The Social Work Pre-Major consists of courses primarily focused on social sciences and humanities. Completion of the two-year Associate Degree prepares you for competitive admission into Year 3 in a Social Work degree program at many BC and Alberta institutions. This pre-major provides the first two full years of study toward your four-year degree. Your social work courses will be taken in the final two years of study.

Why Consider a Social Work Career?

• You can make a positive difference in the lives of people in need.
• The annual provincial (BC) median salary is $63,611.00
• The social work industry is changing, creating new job opportunities.

Starting your Economics or Commerce education at the College can help you save thousands of dollars in tuition over what you’d pay at university and, with our small class sizes, you’ll receive personalized attention that can help you succeed.  In fact, students who started their education at College of the Rockies completed university with an overall higher grade-point-average (GPA) than did their counterparts at most other BC colleges and universities. This foundation helps develop a deep understanding of people in society and of the cultural, political, economic, and institutional impact of their decisions. Students who complete all the requirements of this pathway will earn a College of the Rockies Associate of Arts degree.

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.

This certificate program is delivered in a combination of face-to-face and online courses and is is awarded to students who successfully complete the one year certificate curriculum, a total of 30 credits.

The program is designed to prepare you for a potential career in the field of criminal or social justice or to further post-secondary education such as a bachelor degree.

In the criminal and social justice diploma program, you will:

• Study theories of human and social behavior, criminal justice system and cultural and institutional roots of crime and deviance
• Learn about oppression and marginalization and will further their understanding of Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge
• Develop effective skills in cross-cultural relations, communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
• Be provided opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills to further your post-secondary education or to prepare for a potential career within the field of criminal and social justice.