part-time studies
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FALL 2013 September–December
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Take just one course or work towards a certificate, diploma, or degree. Whether your goal is to advance your career or launch it, BCIT’s part-time programs can get you there. Browse our Fall 2013 Part-time Studies catalogue to find the degree you’ve always wanted to start, that career you’ve thought about exploring, or the extra training you’ve been meaning to get.
Ways to Register
Plan Ahead
New and returning students can register using any of the following methods:
Online
In Person
Visit bcit.ca/pts
Visit a BCIT campus during our regular office hours: bcit.ca/admission/contacts
Fax Download the registration form available at bcit.ca/pts and fax it to 604.430.1331.
By Phone
For additional information about Part-time Studies, refer to page 4.
Download the registration form available at bcit.ca/pts and mail it to: Student Information and Enrolment Services British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
Ideal for those who have other commitments, our classes give you the choice to study when you want—by day, in the evening, or on the weekend. Courses are offered at our five campuses: Burnaby, Downtown, Marine, Great Northern Way, and Aerospace.
604.456.1122 or 1.866.656.1241
KEY DATES
FALL 2013
WINTER 2014
SPRING/ SUMMER 2014
Web preview of courses available
May 24
November 1
February 14
Registration opens: online
May 26
November 3
February 16
Registration opens: in person, by phone, mail, or fax
May 27
November 4
February 17
Materials available at the bookstore*
July 22
December 2
February 16
Term start-up
September 9
January 9
April 7
* Approximate date only.
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How Part-time Studies Works at BCIT Register for a Course
Course Cancellations and Changes
To take most courses or start many of the programs offered through Part-time Studies, you can simply pick the courses you want to take, register, and then pay your fees. However, some courses may require departmental approval before you can register. Check the program’s web page for complete details.
The content of the Fall 2013 Part-time Studies catalogue is current at the time of publishing. However, as program and course information is subject to change, BCIT reserves the right to cancel or postpone any Part-time Studies offerings without notice.
Apply to a Program and Earn a Credential
Fees, Refunds, and Withdrawals
You can take courses as part of a program that leads to a credential, such as a certificate, diploma, or degree. Apply for program approval by completing and submitting a Part-time Program Declaration form. Go to bcit.ca/pts and click on Downloads. Note: It is a good idea to complete two or three courses before submitting your request for program approval. For a list of all BCIT credentials, visit bcit.ca/study/credentials
Prerequisites All students are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary prerequisites before undertaking any course. Many part-time programs require English at the BC Grade 12 level. Furthermore, to be successful in BCIT’s applied learning environment, applicants must demonstrate a suitable level of English in all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In order to be admitted to a program, you will be required to provide proof that you meet the specified English-language proficiency requirement. Please check the program web page for specific requirements. BCIT has several upgrading courses for students who wish to improve their English-language skills (page 9).
Course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Methods of payment include: credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) for online payment only; bill payment through online banking; cash or debit card for in-person payment only; cheque or money order; or letter of authorization from employer (to be invoiced by BCIT). Note: BCIT has recently revised how it accepts payment for tuition or fees by credit card. Those who choose to use a credit card will pay a 1.99%* fee. For further information, please visit bcit.ca/creditcard Refund information, including the deadline, will be provided when you register for a course. Special fees for some courses are non-refundable, and different refund requirements may apply. Submit withdrawal requests to Student Information and Enrolment Services at either Burnaby Campus or Downtown Campus before the refund deadline. Once the refund deadline has passed, you will need to complete a Request to Withdraw from a Part-time Studies Course form. bcit.ca/admission/fees/parttime * This is the current rate and is subject to change. If you have questions, please email creditcard@bcit.ca and you will receive a response within two business days.
Our Services Part-time students have access to the same services and amenities as our full-time students including: Aboriginal Services, Bookstore, Counselling, Disability Resource Centre, Harassment and Discrimination, International Credential Evaluation Service, International Student Centre, IT Services, Library, myBCIT, Parking, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition, Program Advising, Recreation Services, Safety and Security, Student Employment Services, Student Financial Aid and Awards, Student Health Services, and Student Records. bcit.ca/pts/services
BCIT ID Card The BCIT ID card allows you to access many of the services and resources at BCIT. If you are a current registered student and have paid your fees for a course or a program, you are eligible for a card. Order yours online or in person. bcit.ca/card/getone
Financial Assistance Need assistance funding your studies? Find out if you qualify for a Part-time Studies grant. If you are planning to apply for finacial aid, you must first complete and submit a Part-time Program Declaration form. Go to bcit.ca/pts and click on Downloads. bcit.ca/finaid/parttime
myBCIT Part-time students are provided with a myBCIT account. Use this online portal to access student selfservices including: registration information, course schedules, receipts, my.bcit.ca email, marks, final grades, and tax receipts.
Program Advising Part-time Studies program advisors can help you become a successful student at BCIT. They can provide valuable information on part-time programs or courses and assist you with: >> program planning/course selection >> declaring a program >> making changes to an approved program >> applying for transfer credit. Book an appointment by calling 604.434.1610.
For more information, including our course finder: bcit.ca/pts 4 BCIT Part-time Studies Fall Term: September–December 2013
Attend an Info Session Discover how you can advance your career with BCIT Part-time Studies. Join us for an upcoming info session.* Info sessions take place at any of our five campuses: Burnaby, Downtown, Marine, Great Northern Way, and Aerospace. Visit our website for info session locations. Learn About a Specific Program If you already know what you want to study, register to attend one of our upcoming program-specific info sessions.
Applied and Natural Sciences
Engineering and Technical Studies
Forensics
Interior Design
>> September 16, 5:30–7:00 pm
>> August 21, 5:00–5:30 pm
Business and Media
Trades, Vocational, and Apprenticeship
Accounting
Automotive Service Technician Automotive Collision Repair Technician Automotive Refinishing Technician Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician
>> July 22, 5:30–7:30 pm
Digital Arts–Graphic Design >> July 29, 5:30–6:30 pm >> August 19, 5:30–6:30 pm
Technical Writing >> August 1, 6:30–8:00 pm
>> October 2, 6:00–8:00 pm >> November 6, 6:00–8:00 pm >> December 4, 6:00–8:00 pm
Computing and Information Technology Advanced Web Technologies Database and Information Systems Microsoft Office and Application Training Network Systems Design, Administration, and Security Programming Languages and Software Development Computer Systems Technology, CST Diploma and Degree >> June 19, 6:00–8:00 pm >> June 20, 5:30–7:30 pm >> August 28, 6:00–8:00 pm >> August 29, 5:30–7:30 pm >> November 27, 5:30–7:30 pm >> November 28, 6:00–8:00 pm
For specific locations, or to register, visit: bcit.ca/infosessions * Info session details may change without notice. Please check bcit.ca/infosessions for the most current information.
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Contents Academic Studies, Transfer, and Upgrading Biology_____________________________________ Career Exploration____________________________ Communication______________________________ Liberal Studies_______________________________ Mathematics________________________________
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Physics_____________________________________ Psychology__________________________________ Technology Entry Upgrading_____________________ Trades Entry Upgrading________________________
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International Business Management Studies___________________ 9 Confucius Institute____________________________ 9
International Student Entry Program (ISEP)__________ 9 Professional English Language Development (PELD)___ 9
Applied and Natural Sciences Assayer Certification Training___________________ Centre for Energy Systems Applications____________ Chemical and Environmental Technology__________ Customized Industry Training___________________ Food Technology_____________________________ Forensic Science and Technology________________ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)____________
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Geomatics Engineering Technology_______________ Green Roof Technology________________________ Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology_________ Parks_____________________________________ Renewable Resource Technology________________ Sustainable Energy Management________________ Sustainable Urban Development (SUD)____________
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International Trade Training____________________ Marketing, Fundraising, and Social Media__________ Operations Management_______________________ Project Management_________________________ Technical Writing____________________________ Technology Management ______________________ Venture Development_________________________
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IT Professional Skills__________________________ Networking and Security Design_________________ Software and Mobile Development_______________ Web Technologies–Advanced___________________
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Business and Media Accounting, Finance, and Insurance _____________ Airport Operations___________________________ Broadcast and Media_________________________ Business Administration and Human Resource Management________________ Customized Corporate and Industry Training________ Digital Arts, Graphic Design, and Website Development_______________________
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Computing and Information Technology Applied Computer Applications__________________ Computer Networking for Technicians_____________ Computer Systems Technology__________________ Database and Information Systems_______________
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Engineering and Technical Studies Architectural and Building Engineering Technology___ CAD Training Centre__________________________ Civil Engineering and Civil Technology_____________ Construction Management_____________________ Customized Industry Training___________________ Electronics_________________________________ Engineering Technologies______________________ Environmental Engineering Technology____________ Fire Protection______________________________
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Fluid Power_________________________________ Interior Design______________________________ Maintenance Management_____________________ Manufacturing______________________________ Mechanical_________________________________ Mechanical Systems__________________________ Nondestructive Testing________________________ Oil and Gas Processing________________________ Power Engineering___________________________
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Medical Office Assistant_______________________ Nuclear Medicine____________________________ Occupational Health and Safety_________________ Specialty Nursing____________________________
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Heavy Duty Mechanic_________________________ Machinist__________________________________ Marine____________________________________ Millwright__________________________________ Motorcycle Mechanic_________________________ Piping_____________________________________ Power Equipment Mechanic____________________ Safety_____________________________________ Welding___________________________________
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bcit.ca/mylife
Health Sciences Basic Health Sciences________________________ Cardiac Sciences____________________________ Dental Office Receptionist______________________ Health Care Management______________________ Medical Imaging_____________________________
Trades and Apprenticeship Access Programs____________________________ Automotive Collision Repair/Refinishing___________ Automotive Service Operations__________________ Carpentry__________________________________ Commercial Transport Mechanic________________ Customized Industry Training___________________ Drafting___________________________________ Electrical Trades_____________________________ Forklift Operator_____________________________ Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration___________________________
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BIOLOGY
INDUSTRY SERVICES
bcit.ca/bhsc0100 604.432.8831
bcit.ca/cas/industry/training 604.451.7065
Interested in pursuing a career in health sciences? Need to refresh or expand your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology? Most BCIT School of Health Sciences programs accept Human Biology (BHSC 0100) as satisfying their Biology 12 requirement.
The Communication Department frequently adapts communication training to suit industry needs. We can provide one- to five-day workshops, or weekly classes at your location, on a variety of professional communication topics. Please visit our web page for a full list of our workshops.
Course offered this term: BHSC 0100 Human Biology
CONSULTING SERVICES AND INDUSTRY PROJECTS bcit.ca/cas/communication 604.451.7065
CAREER EXPLORATION
bcit.ca/counselling/careerexploration 604.432.8608 Undecided about your career? Looking for one that’s a better fit for you? Identify your interests, values, and personal styles in order to make better-informed career and lifestyle decisions with one of these weekend or evening courses.
Courses offered this term: CEPD 0101 Career Testing CEPD 0102 Career Search Workshop
COMMUNICATION
bcit.ca/cas/communication 604.412.7506 Get the writing and speaking skills you need to succeed in today’s workplace. We offer a wide range of courses, covering everything from writing letters and formal reports to delivering technical briefings and sales presentations. If you have further questions, email cecomm@bcit.ca.
Looking for communication expertise? Our experts can take anything from manuals to business plans from concept to completion. In addition, our Technical Writing Associate Certificate students and grads are available with up-to-date training for industry projects.
LIBERAL STUDIES
bcit.ca/cas/liberalstudies 604.456.1179 Liberal Studies courses fulfill breadth requirements for students enrolled in BCIT’s many bachelor’s degree programs. These courses explore approaches to enduring human concerns, and enhance competence in critical reasoning and decision making.
Courses offered this term: ENGL 1177 Academic Writing LIBS 7001 Critical Reading and Writing LIBS 7002
Applied Ethics
LIBS 7005
Technology, Invention, and Power in Literature
LIBS 7006
Philosophy of Science: Understanding Scientific Reasoning
LIBS 7007
Technology and Society
COMM 1106 Introduction to Business and Technical Communication*
LIBS 7008
Logic and Practical Reasoning
LIBS 7013
Race, Class, and Gender
COMM 1120 Communication 1 for Interior Design
LIBS 7014
Film and Theatre
COMM 2002 Business and Technical Correspondence*
LIBS 7016
Food and Society: Meanings, Desires, and Relationships
COMM 2202 Business and Technical Correspondence
LIBS 7021
Health Ethics
COMM 2203 Business and Technical Reports
LIBS 7023
Selected Topics: Quest for Artificial Intelligence
COMM 7100 Introduction to Intercultural Communication Competency in International Business
LIBS 7024
Selected Topics: Geisha and the Robot
LIBS 7025
Selected Topics: Signs and Meanings in Popular Culture and Media
LIBS 7026
Selected Topics: Evolution, Emotions, and Ethics
LIBS 7027
Selected Topics: Introduction to Political Philoshophy
LIBS 7028
Selected Topics: Representations of Health and Illness in Literature
Courses offered this term: COMM 1103 Introduction to Business and Technical Communication
COMM 2003 Business and Technical Reports*
* With language-development component.
ACADEMIC STUDIES, TRANSFER, and UPGRADING
ACADEMIC STUDIES, TRANSFER, and UPGRADING Do you want to explore a different career or pursue a degree? Are you looking to upgrade your skills in a core academic subject? Do you need to enhance your communication skills? We offer many courses—in areas including mathematics, sciences, communication, liberal studies, and career exploration—that can help you reach your goals. Areas of Study >> Biology >> Career Exploration >> Communication >> Liberal Studies >> Mathematics >> Physics >> Psychology >> Technology Entry Upgrading
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MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS
Do you need to upgrade your math skills? Our math courses are specifically designed to provide you with practical skills that you can apply to your technical studies or to your job.
At BCIT, most programs in engineering and health technologies have an entry requirement of Physics 11. You will meet this requirement with our Pre-Entry Physics 1 (PHYS 0309) course.
Many programs in engineering technologies have an entry requirement of Math 12. Technical Mathematics (MATH 0001) will meet the Math 12 requirement for BCIT programs and is offered in January, April, May, June, and September every year. Please note that MATH 0001 is intended for people entering a BCIT program only.
Course offered this term:
bcit.ca/cas/math 604.432.8861
Courses offered this term: MATH 0001 Technical Mathematics MATH 0004 Refresher Mathematics (August 19 start) MATH 0007 Technical Mathematics Introduction MATH 1041 Trigonometry* MATH 1042 Logarithms* MATH 1043 Analytic Geometry* MATH 1044 Trigonometry for Renewable Resources* MATH 2011 Elementary Calculus MATH 2041 Calculus 1A*
bcit.ca/cas/physics 604.432.8292
PHYS 0309 Pre-Entry Physics 1
PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (PELD) See the International section, page 9.
PSYCHOLOGY These university-transferable courses offer an introduction to practitioners’ approach to theories, problems and issues in contemporary psychology. These course credits are applicable for Nursing program entry requirements and as electives for Bachelor of Business Administration students.
Courses offered this term: PSYC 1101 Introduction of Psychology 1 PSYC 1102 Introduction of Psychology 2
TECHNICAL WRITING See the Business and Media section, page 25.
TECHNOLOGY ENTRY (TE) UPGRADING PROGRAM bcit.ca/cas/techentry
If you want solid academic preparation before entering a BCIT technology program, this 15-week, full-time, dayschool program is for you. Improve your skills in core areas such as communication, mathematics, chemistry, and physics in order to meet program prerequisites. TE can also provide BC educational equivalents to supplement credentials earned in other school systems. TE is a great opportunity for you to strengthen your skills and explore BCIT program options at the same time. Intakes are in January and September of each year. TE offers Grade 11- and 12-level chemistry and physics courses to meet technology program entrance requirements. Grade 12-level science courses are available during the January to April term only.
TRADES ENTRY UPGRADING
bcit.ca/transportation/access 604.451.7159 See “Access Programs” within the Trades, Vocational, and Apprenticeship section, page 42.
MATH 2042 Calculus 1B* MATH 2043 Calculus 1C* MATH 2044 Calculus 1Ca* MATH 3490 Numerical Methods Mechanical* *Distance-education course.
PROGRAM ADVISORS CAN HELP Do you need help with selecting courses? Not sure how to declare a program? Want to apply to transfer credit? Our Part-time Studies program advisors can help.
Book an appointment: 604.434.1610
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ACADEMIC STUDIES, TRANSFER, and UPGRADING
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS)
bcit.ca/7970acert 604.432.8816 The BMS program provides a flexible pathway for permanent residents and international students to enter a full-time diploma program in the School of Business. The Business Management Studies program has four preentry English levels. Class sizes are kept small to ensure there is more attention to your individual needs. This program combines a number of foundational business courses with the necessary English upgrading to meet BCIT’s language requirements for advanced placement into diploma programs. You will learn practical workplace and study skills such as how to work in teams, think critically, and do presentations while completing sufficient credit courses to finish level 1 of a business diploma program, or level 1 and 2 if you already have a non-BCIT degree or diploma.
CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE
confucius.bcit.ca 604.412.7732 The Confucius Institute offers courses and customized industry training programs, for the Canadian community, that teach Chinese culture and language skills to enhance your knowledge of China. Mandarin Conversation in One Day (CINT 0803) is a one-day immersion class for beginner students who have no prior knowledge of Mandarin and want to learn basic phrases and sentences in simple conversation. Participants will be required to apply what they learn to express themselves in class. Basic Mandarin and Chinese Culture (CINT 1210) teaches students, who have no Chinese background and who have never studied Mandarin before, four basic language skills in Mandarin Chinese: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It also provides basic knowledge in Chinese culture.
Courses offered this term: CINT 0803 Mandarin Conversation in One Day
ISEP provides training in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at all levels of English proficiency. In each of the six levels, the program focuses on improving ESL students’ language by integrating English skills with business and technical contexts. The program supports academic success by helping with cultural adjustment, studying specific topics, and developing critical skills. International students will learn how to succeed in BCIT programs by receiving more English development than with TOEFL or IELTS alone. ISEP also develops confidence in English-language skills while teaching learners how to succeed in North American post-secondary programs.
PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (PELD) (ENGLISH UPGRADING COURSES) bcit.ca/cas/communication/peld/courses 604.456.8089
PELD courses are designed to help you upgrade your English or improve your English at work. PELD is ideal for landed immigrants who are unable to meet BCIT’s English entrance requirements or international students who have completed their high-school education in an English-speaking country but require English-language upgrading with a focus on writing. Please write the English Competency Assessment (COMM 0015) to evaluate your ability to study in one of the PELD courses (level 1 to 4). If you wish to enrol in one of our Speaking and Listening Skills courses, please take the English Speaking and Listening Assessment (COMM 0033). Students who wish to enter the PELD program and improve their listening and speaking skills, are required to take both tests. For more information about our program and courses, please visit our web page or email peld@bcit.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENTRY PROGRAM (ISEP)
COMM 0004 Technical Communication Skills for ESL Students 3
ISEP is an intensive English-language program designed for students who are unable to meet their program’s English-language entrance requirements. For 25 hours per week, ISEP develops your overall English-language and academic skills. It is also a direct pathway to BCIT certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Students who complete ISEP level 400, 500 or 600 are eligible to transfer into a BCIT program.
areas of study >> Business Management Studies (BMS) >> Confucius Institute >> International Student Entry Program (ISEP) >> Professional English Language Development (PELD)
COMM 0071 Technical Communication Skills for ESL Students 1 COMM 0003 Technical Communication Skills for ESL Students 2
bcit.ca/international/isep 604.412.7707
Improve your English or gain practical skills and knowledge to get the most out of business opportunities in China. We offer courses that can help ESL, business, or foreign students upgrade their English and enter further into BCIT programs, as well as training that can enhance your knowledge of Chinese culture and language.
Courses offered this term:
Basic Mandarin and Chinese Culture
CINT 1210
INTERNATIONAL
COMM 0005 Technical Communication Skills for ESL Students 4 COMM 0008 Technical English and Learning Skills 4 COMM 0029 Speaking and Listening Skills 1 for ESL Speakers COMM 0030 Speaking and Listening Skills 2 for ESL Speakers
EARN A CREDENTIAL AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Work towards a certificate, diploma, or degree through part-time courses.
bcit.ca/international INTERNATIONAL
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APPLIED and NATURAL SCIENCES Our programs in applied and natural sciences represent some of the fastest-growing areas in the economy. We can help equip you not only to meet the challenges facing our generation, but also to lead and innovate solutions that will transform the world. Areas of Study >> Assayer Certification Training >> Centre for Energy Systems Applications >> Chemical and Environmental Technology >> Customized Industry Training >> Food Technology >> Forensic Science and Technology >> Geographic Information Systems >> Geomatics Engineering Technology >> Green Roof Technology >> Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology >> Parks >> Renewable Resource Technology >> Sustainable Energy Management >> Sustainable Urban Development
CUSTOMIZED INDUSTRY TRAINING
bcit.ca/construction/industry 604.412.7492 Are you looking for flexible, cost-effective training solutions to meet the needs of your organization? The School of Construction and the Environment will customize a training program for your organization based on any of our current programs of study. Training programs range in duration from a half-day to six months and are offered in both full-time and part-time formats. Work with us to build your human resource capacity, prepare for growth or change, comply with policy developments, and eliminate travel expenses often associated with professional development. Contact us to discuss training opportunities in areas such as:
> >Aboriginal Training > >Geomatics and GIS > >Green Roof Technology > >Mining and Mineral Exploration > >Renewable Resources: Chainsaw, ATV, Animal Awareness
> >Sustainable Energy Management
ASSAYER CERTIFICATION TRAINING
www.assay.bcit.ca 604.432.8393 If you want to work in the mining industry as an assayer or chemical analyst, or if you are looking for upgrading, this is the training you need. With this advanced practical training in applied analytical chemistry, you will be eligible to write the exam for provincial certification given by the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines. You may opt to take only part of the training program either for job upgrading or as a refresher.
Distance-education courses offered this term: CHSC 5631 Assayer Training Introduction CHSC 5632 Mineral ID and Fire Assaying CHSC 5633 Wet Assay/Qualitative Analysis CHSC 5634 Analytical Instrumentation
CENTRE FOR ENERGY SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
commons.bcit.ca/energy 604.431.4969 Renewable and alternative energy technologies have been emerging worldwide as viable alternatives to conventional fossil fuel-derived energy. Stay current on topics related to renewable (photovoltaics, micro-hydro, biomass, etc.), alternative, and emerging energy systems as they relate to waste management, climate change, and overall global energy sustainability.
Courses offered this term: CESA 0158 Introduction to Photovoltaics 1 CESA 0159 Introduction to Photovoltaics 2 CESA 1130 High-Efficiency Lighting 1: Technology and Design CESA 1131 High-Efficiency Lighting 2: Retrofit and Design Options
CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
bcit.ca/chemenviro 604.432.8237 Courses in laboratory quality, analytical methods, and materials science will provide opportunities for career advancement and professional development. The Laboratory Quality Assurance (CHSC 7826) course covers the following topics: basic descriptive statistics, control charts, quality terminology, documentation, accreditation, and registration for ISO 17025. The Laboratory Quality Systems (CHSC 7827) course includes the following topics: quality system requirements for ISO 17025 registration and laboratory accreditation, quality policy and objectives, organizational responsibilities, the quality manual, lab-quality control, and quality audit.
Courses offered this term: CHSC 7826 Laboratory Quality Assurance CHSC 7827 The Laboratory Quality Systems
CHSC 5635 Laboratory Practicum
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APPLIED and NATURAL SCIENCES
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION –BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
FOOD TECHNOLOGY 604.432.8723
For upgrading or training in quality assurance, we offer a wide range of industry courses and the Food Safety Associate Certificate based on food product safety and quality. Courses can also be customized based on training needs.
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPrING/SUMMER ’14–S
This program has three options of specialization:
> >Computer Crime > >Crime and Intelligence Analysis > >Forensic Science. Many of the courses offered are requirements for both the Advanced Specialty Certificate and the Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation. Some of the courses can be taken as professional development. For more information, please contact us.
FOOD 1021 Introduction to Food Microbiology
F W S
FOOD 1091 Introduction to Food Technology
F W S
FOOD 1151 Dairy Processing
F W S
FOOD 1179 HACCP: Prerequisite Programs
F W S
FSCT 5104 IT Concepts for Forensic 2
FOOD 1189 HACCP: Developing an HACCP Plan
F W
FSCT 5105 Introduction to Crime Mapping ArcGIS
FOOD 1301 Food Safety for the Plant Worker
F W S
FSCT 7001 Criminal Law 1: Legal Procedure
FOOD 2151 Dairy Processing Workshop
F S
FSCT 7010 The Expert Witness: Prepared for Court
Courses offered this term: FSCT 5103 IT Concepts for Forensic 1
FOOD 2160 HACCP: Supplier Quality Assurance S
FSCT 7210 Introduction to Commercial Crimes
FOOD 2161 HACCP: Environmental Monitoring F
FSCT 7220 Introduction to Computer Crime Studies
FOOD 2162 HACCP: Standard Operating Procedures W
FSCT 7320 Introduction to Forensic Science
FOOD 2163 HACCP: Internal Auditing F
FSCT 7810 Introduction to Forensic Health Sciences
FOOD SAFETY–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
FSCT 7840 SA Nurse Examiner Theoretical Aspects
bcit.ca/6340acert 604.432.8561
FSCT 7910 Research Methodology
Do you work in the food industry but have no formal food science background? Are you a foreign-trained food technologist who wishes to obtain Canadian certification? This program is for anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of food safety issues in food processing.
FSCT 8010 Forensic Behavioural Science FSCT 8102 Selected Topics–Death Investigation FSCT 8150 Forensic Biology: DNA Typing FSCT 8303 Geographic Profiling 1
FORENSIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
bcit.ca/cas/forensics 604.412.7436 Forensic Science and Technology programs provide structured, applied education in areas including forensic science, criminal investigation, crime and intelligence analysis, computer crime, forensic nursing, and video analysis. These programs are designed for maximum flexibility to meet future career paths and current professional development needs. With departmental approval, qualified candidates may take individual courses, obtain an Advanced Specialty Certificate or get a Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation if all admission requirements are met.
FSCT 8340 Forensic Photography FSCT 8350 Forensic Video Technologies FSCT 8430 Tactical Analysis 1 FSCT 8432 Analysis and Reasoning for Crime FSCT 8433 Crime Analysis FSCT 8436 Introduction to Crime and Intelligence FSCT 8440 Forensic Accounting FSCT 8482 National Security Analysis FSCT 8512 Computer Crime Investigative Technique FSCT 8520 Internet for Investigation
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION –ADVANCED SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE
FSCT 8540 Computer Security Networks 1
This program has five options of specialization:
FSCT 8580 Encryption
> >Computer Crime > >Crime and Intelligence Analysis > >Forensic Health Sciences > >Forensic Science > >General Criminalistics
APPLIED and NATURAL SCIENCES
EARN A CREDENTIAL IN APPLIED AND NATURAL SCIENCES Work towards your certificate, diploma, or degree on a part-time basis. View our programs: bcit.ca/pts
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
GEOMATICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Take any of our part-time courses to help advance your career or complete a part-time BCIT GIS Advanced Diploma or Bachelor of Technology for job-ready skills. Check the GIS web page to read more about our programs and to see the annual calendar of part-time courses.
These courses provide credits toward certification as applied science technicians with ASTTBC. The Geomatics Engineering Department also offers seminars on select topics.
Students should already be familiar with the basic concepts and terminology of computer systems, use of personal computers, and Windows-based graphical user interfaces.
GEOM 7362 Geodetic Positioning
This area of study can be divided into two main subject areas, with each developed specifically for the professionals in their prospective fields. All courses are offered through print-based distance education in which practical, field-based assignments integrate theory and current industry practices.
GEOM 8310 Hydrographic Survey
Correspondence-education courses offered this term:
GEOM 8353 Special Topics in Adjustments
PRKS 3110 Law and Its Administration Part 1
GIS–ADVANCED DIPLOMA
SURV 1101 Survey Instrument Operations: Levels
PRKS 3120 Law and Its Administration Part 2
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SURV 1104 Basic Surveying with Total Station
PRKS 3130 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
SURV 1168 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
PRKS 3140 Effective Evidence Reporting
SURV 2205 Civil 3D: Introduction
PRKS 3600 Parks Maintenance Management
SURV 4474 Surveying CAD Microstation
SAFETY AND SECURITY
bcit.ca/gis 604.451.7001
Students do not need to apply for entry to this program in order to take GIS part-time courses. If, after taking two courses, students decide to complete the Advanced Diploma, they should apply for acceptance into the part-time GIS program. All BCIT GIS part-time courses assume students are familiar with the basic concepts and terminology of computer systems, use of personal computer, and Windows-based graphical user interfaces. Anyone may take these courses as long as individual course prerequisites are met.
Courses offered this term: GIST 7100
Fundamentals of GIS
GIST 7128
ArcGIS 1: Introduction
GIS–BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY bcit.ca/8310btech GIS is a multidisciplinary field that has applications in a wide variety of professions and industries. The GIS Department welcomes applicants from most academic areas. This program offers the equivalent of two years of upper-level coursework and is a degree-completion program.
bcit.ca/geomatics 604.451.7001
Courses offered this term:
SURV 5108 Fundamentals of Surveying
GREEN ROOF TECHNOLOGY
www.greenroof.bcit.ca 604.412.7411 The green roof series of courses is aimed at planners, landscape and building design professionals, and those in the horticulture and building industries. The interdisciplinary courses integrate theoretical knowledge with practical material. Green Roofs–Details, Installation, and Maintenance (GROW 1000) may be eligible as an elective in other Part-time Studies programs (e.g., Architectural and Building Engineering Technology).
PARKS
bcit.ca/construction/study/options/distance 604.451.7001
bcit.ca/construction/study/options/distance 604.451.7001 These courses provide professional development training for those individuals responsible for parks safety and security. Note: Satisfactory completion of Law and Its Administration Part 1 (PRKS 3110) and Part 2 (PRKS 3120) is required for all persons appointed by BC Parks as park rangers under the Park Act and Park and Recreation Area Regulation. Registration for these two courses is open throughout the year. Additional costs may be required for course material.
Distance-education courses offered this term:
Courses offered this term:
PRKS 3110 Law and Its Administration Part 1
GROW 0001 Green Roofs–Concepts, Systems, and Incentives
PRKS 3120 Law and Its Administration Part 2
GROW 1000 Green Roofs–Details, Installation, and Maintenance
PRKS 3130 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design PRKS 3140 Effective Evidence Reporting
MINING AND MINERAL EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
These courses provide professional development training for those individuals responsible for the ongoing maintenance of park operations.
Courses offered this term:
Mining is a dynamic, high-tech, high-paying industry that provides diverse career opportunities at mine sites, in exploration camps, and in labs and offices locally and around the world.
GIST 7010
GIS Programming 1
Distance-education courses offered this term:
PRKS 3600 Park Maintenance Management
GIST 7100
Fundamentals of GIS
MINE 1003 Introduction to Prospecting 1: Geology
GIST 7108
Fundamentals of Mapping
MINE 1100 Introduction to the Minerals Industry
GIST 7122
GIS Project/Practicum Proposal
MINE 1101 Physical Geology
GIST 7128
ArcGIS 1: Introduction
Courses offered this term:
GIST 7130
GIS Computing and the Internet
MINE 1003 Introduction to Prospecting 1: Geology
GIST 7132
GIS Database Systems 1
MINE 1004 Introduction to Prospecting 2: Techniques
GIS–DISTANCE EDUCATION bcit.ca/gis Take our GIS part-time courses and work towards the Advanced Diploma or Bachelor of Technology in GIS. All courses are available online. Check our web page for more information about our programs and how to apply.
bcit.ca/mining 604.412.7564
bcit.ca/construction/study/options/distance 604.451.7001
Distance-education course offered this term:
MINE 1010 Exploration and Mining for Investments
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APPLIED and NATURAL SCIENCES
RENEWABLE RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY FOREST ECOSYSTEMS AND FISH, WILDLIFE, AND RECREATION
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT
bcit.ca/semac 604.432.8857
RENR 1144 ATV Rider Course
BCIT, in partnership with BC Hydro, offers a series of part-time courses in sustainable energy management. These courses are designed to support employment opportunities in this emerging field, with a focus on the energy demands of commercial and institutional buildings. Courses will meet BC Hydro’s minimum education requirements to be an energy manager or energy specialist, a position partially funded by BC Hydro or FortisBC. Qualified energy managers or energy specialists are in demand. Build on your current education and work experience.
RENR 1145 Chainsaw Safety and Use
Courses offered this term:
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION –BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
CESA 5300 Energy Systems
bcit.ca/construction/industry/training 604.451.7001 These courses are designed for personal and career enhancement and worker safety. Find the courses that are right for you or your employees. We offer many courses on demand for a variety of industry and government clients. Contact us for customized offerings.
Courses offered this term:
bcit.ca/ecorestoration 604.432.8539 This program is aimed at the growing market for skilled practitioners in the field of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem restoration. Applications include parks, urban greenbelts and brownfields, degraded agriculture and forest lands, reclaimed industrial and mine developments, degraded waters, and lands or waters damaged by natural catastrophes such as storms or fires.
CESA 5100 Energy Basics
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SUD) 604.453.4036
MATH 7100 Biostats for Natural Resource Managers
Sustainable Urban Development is designed for the broad range of existing and emerging urban professionals, business leaders, and entrepreneurs who are interested in integrated approaches in the production and management of knowledge in sustainability innovation and urban development. SUD actively works with a wide range of local and international communities and organizations transitioning towards sustainability. Courses help students build their career or business focus in sustainability through urban and organizational transformation.
RENR 7001 Biological Foundations for Ecological Restoration
Course offered this term:
RENR 7003 Principles of Restoring Disturbed Landscapes
SUST 7100 Introduction to Sustainable Urban Development
Courses offered this term: EENG 7217 Hydrology and Hydrometrics LIBS 7001 Critical Reading and Writing
RENR 7004 Fish and Wildlife Ecology and Management RENR 7210 Applied Chemistry RENR 8101 Terrestrial Ecosystem Restoration RENR 8102 Restoration of Freshwater Aquatic Ecosystems RENR 8103 Applied Conservation Biology RENR 8104 Applications of Fire in Ecosystem Restoration RENR 8106 Wetland and Estuary Restoration The following courses are prerequisites (bridging courses) for the Ecological Restoration Bachelor of Technology program.
Distance-education courses offered this term: RENR 2410 Fish Ecology and Management RENR 2420 Wildlife Ecology and Management
APPLIED AND NATURAL SCIENCES INFO SESSIONS Explore our programs, talk to faculty and staff. Details: bcit.ca/infosessions APPLIED and NATURAL SCIENCES
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ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, AND INSURANCE
FINANCIAL PLANNING–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
bcit.ca/business/pts/accounting 604.432.8609
bcit.ca/585iacert
BUSINESS and MEDIA
Is the business world calling to you? Do you want to develop skills that will give you a powerful toolbox for working in a wide variety of business environments?
Our offerings can help you reach your goals in business, from financial management and operations management to marketing and media. Each course is taught by industryexperienced instructors, so you get real-world, relevant skills that you can use right away. For nearly 50 years, BCIT has been the premier provider of the applied business education that industry respects.
You could earn a Management Certificate in Accounting or Finance in as little as two to three years. This credential can be built on to earn a Senior Certificate, then a Diploma of Technology in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Planning. Diploma graduates can then go on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Technology in Accounting.
The Associate Certificate in Financial Planning is a preapproved Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC®) Core Curriculum program, which meets Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) program academic requirements. For further information about earning the CFP designation, please visit fpsc.ca/earn-certification
Areas of Study >> Accounting, Finance, and Insurance >> Airport Operations >> Broadcast and Media >> Business Administration and Human Resource Management >> Customized Corporate and Industry Training >> Digital Arts, Graphic Design, and Website Development >> International Trade Training >> Marketing, Fundraising, and Social Media >> Operations Management >> Project Management >> Technical Writing >> Technology Management >> Venture Development
Additionally, the majority of Financial Management courses are transferable to professional accounting bodies. We also offer programs leading directly to professional credentials, such as the Associate Certificate in Financial Planning and the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)™ Exam Preparation course.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING bcit.ca/585fmcert A Management Certificate is the first credential you will earn towards a diploma or degree on a part-time basis. This certificate is designed to provide you with deep, relevant knowledge and skills that have immediate application in the field of accounting.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE IN FINANCE
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING /SUMMER ’14–S
FMGT 0910 Canadian Securities Course (CSC)™ Exam Preparation
F W S
FMGT 1100 Accounting 1
F W S
FMGT 1152 Accounting for the Manager
F W S
FMGT 1540 Credit and Collections
F W
FMGT 1810 Personal Financial Planning 1
F W S
FMGT 2100 Accounting 2
F W S
FMGT 2540 Working Capital Management S FMGT 2711 Computerized Accounting
F W S
FMGT 2820 Investment and Risk Management
F W S
FMGT 3110 Financial Accounting 1
F W S
FMGT 3210 Cost and Managerial Accounting 1
F W S
FMGT 3224 Cost Accounting for Operations Management S
bcit.ca/585cmcert
FMGT 3310 Auditing 1
F W S
A Management Certificate is the first credential you will earn towards a diploma or degree on a part-time basis. This certificate is designed to provide you with deep, relevant knowledge and skills that have immediate application in the field of finance.
FMGT 3410 Taxation 1
F W S
FMGT 3430 Taxation and Financial Planning
F W
FMGT 3510 Finance 1
F W S
FMGT 3720 Advanced Computer Applications
F W S
FMGT 4110 Financial Accounting 2
F W S
FMGT 4210 Cost and Managerial Accounting 2
F W S
FMGT 4310 Auditing 2
F W S
FMGT 4410 Taxation 2
F W S
FMGT 4510 Finance 2
F W S
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT–SENIOR CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/business/financialpts/programs/sc This certificate is the second step on the path to earning a Diploma of Technology on a part-time basis. It provides the holder of a Management Certificate in Financial Management with a broad spectrum of business knowledge and skills, complementing the knowledge provided in the management certificate.
DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY IN ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, OR FINANCIAL PLANNING bcit.ca/business/financialpts/programs/dip The Diploma of Technology is the next credential for students who have earned a Senior Certificate in Financial Management. At this stage, you will round out your knowledge with specialized business courses in fields such as business administration, marketing, and operations management.
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FMGT 4570 Money and Banking F FMGT 4620 Security Fundamentals S FMGT 4710 Advanced Computer Applications 2
F W S
FMGT 4810 Personal Financial Planning 2
F W S
FMGT 4911 Capstone Course for CFP Certification
F W S
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FINANCIAL ANALYST –ADVANCED SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/5710ascert 604.456.8070 This Financial Analyst program is designed to prepare students for part of the most pre-eminent professional financial analyst designation exams. Concentrating on the relevant body of knowledge, students are prepared for future professional exams. Students are advised to gain relevant work experience before attempting the final-level exam. This program consists of preparation courses in financial statement analysis and economics before concentrating on specific financial-analyst topics. Business degree or diploma holders may be exempt from these courses. The remaining courses consist of seven intermediate and advanced courses specifically designed around the professional designation requirements, including ethics, advanced financial-statement analysis, fixed-income and equity analysis, derivatives, and portfolio management. Disclaimer: Although this program includes extensive coverage of the relevant financial analyst body of knowledge, students are responsible for their own success on the professional exams.
Correspondence courses offered this year:
Courses offered this year:
FMGT 1100 Accounting 1
FALL ’13–F
FMGT 1152 Accounting for the Manager
FMGT 7121 Advanced Accounting
F W S
FMGT 2100 Accounting 2
FMGT 7210 Advanced Management Accounting
F W S
FMGT 3110 Financial Accounting 1
FMGT 7310 Advanced Auditing
F W
FMGT 3210 Cost and Managerial Accounting
FMGT 7410 Taxation of Closely Held Corporations
F W
FMGT 3510 Finance 1
FMGT 7510 Advanced Finance
F W
FMGT 4110 Financial Accounting 2
FMGT 7520 Business Valuation
F W
FMGT 4510 Finance 2
FMGT 7710 Management Information Systems
F W
FMGT 7221 Manufacturing Cost Accounting
FMGT 7910 The Business Environment
F W S
The following online courses are available for registration on a term-by-term basis only and are 12 or 13 weeks in length. Prerequisites for online courses are required and are transferable for credit to the full-time and part-time programs.
FMGT 8120 Accounting Theory
F W S
FMGT 8911 Integrative Business Management Practice
F W
Online courses offered this year:
bcit.ca/insurance 604.432.8898
FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING /SUMMER ’14–S
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING /SUMMER ’14–S
GENERAL INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
FMGT 1100 Accounting 1
F W S
FMGT 1152 Accounting for the Manager
F W S
Developed with BC’s leading general insurance companies, this program provides core business skills with insurance-specific knowledge that will put you in demand.
FMGT 1810 Personal Financial Planning 1
F W S
Course offered this term:
FMGT 7030 Financial Statement Analysis W
FMGT 2100 Accounting 2
F W S
RMGT 2110 Principles and Practice of Insurance
FMGT 7070 Economics for Financial Analysis W
FMGT 2820 Investment and Risk Management
F W S
FMGT 7100 Fixed Income Analysis W
FMGT 4620 Security Fundamentals S
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING/SUMMER ’14–S
FMGT 7105 Equity Analysis S FMGT 8030 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis S FMGT 8060 Principles of Portfolio Management S
DISTANCE AND ONLINE LEARNING 604.412.7417 The following correspondence (paper-based) courses are available for registration at any time. Students are provided with instructor contact, are permitted 30 weeks to complete the course, and upon completion of the established number of assignments, are expected to write a comprehensive exam. Prerequisites for correspondence courses are required and are transferable for credit to the full-time and part-time programs.
ACCOUNTING–BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY bcit.ca/accounting 604.456.8070 If you have completed a BCIT Diploma of Technology in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Planning, or have an equivalent from another academic institution, then you can earn your Bachelor of Technology in Accounting at BCIT. This degree will provide you with an academic credential leading to professional designations such as CPA/CGA, or MBA. Designed to be as accessible as possible, this degree program is offered in various formats: full-time day, full-time evening, and flexible part-time for working individuals. This flexible part-time program allows you to continue your career and study at the same time. You will acquire the key technical, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and computer skills that employers demand. In addition to technical proficiency, you will develop the confidence and skills required for public speaking and formal presentations—skills that are increasingly in high demand in the workplace.
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AIRPORT OPERATIONS
bcit.ca/transportation/aerospace 604.419.3753 The purpose of the Airport Operations Associate Certificate program is to provide individuals working in the aviation industry with the opportunity to upgrade their technical and administrative knowledge and skills. It will also benefit those individuals who are not currently employed in aviation, but are considering a transition into a career in airport operations.
Courses offered this term: AIRC 1004 Introduction to Airport and Airside Operations AIRC 1008 Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS) AVAO 1186 Technical Report Writing and Communications AVAO 1190 Airport Master Planning and Certification AVAO 2222 Human Factors in Aviation AVAO 2260 Airport Security Systems For detailed course descriptions and updates to course availability, please visit our web page at bcit.ca/1070acert
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BROADCAST AND MEDIA
bcit.ca/business/pts/broadcast 604.451.7198 Broadcast and Media Communications provides stimulating and challenging part-time courses in all aspects of media production. We offer a wide variety of courses for everyone, from consumers wishing to post better video on YouTube with their DSLR camera to media professionals trying to enhance their storytelling. The courses can be taken on their own or as part of a specialized Statement of Completion or a larger certificate.
BROADCAST JOURNALISM –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/610amcert Does journalism excite you? Do you want to be a part of bringing the news to people? Discover the skills you will need for direct entry to second-year day school (dependent on availability of second-year seats), including a foundation of business skills, advanced writing for broadcast, interviewing skills, and editing.
RADIO–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/610bmcert Explore the skills you will need to enter the exciting world of radio with this Management Certificate program. Gain a strong foundation of business skills and industryspecific methods—including writing, interviewing, station operations, and announcing—that can help prepare you for direct entry to second-year day school (dependent on availability of second-year seats).
TELEVISION–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Advanced Citizen Journalism: This group of four courses builds on skills developed in the previous level, enhancing your ability to research, perform, and distribute a compelling community story. Students acquire advanced research and story development—as well as professional interviewing—skills. At the same time, the ability to distill and distribute that story through multiple platforms, and engage the intended audience in unique ways, is explored. Lead instructors include Steve Dotto and Erica Hargreave.
ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA PERFORMANCE (BASIC AND ADVANCED)–STATEMENT OF COMPLETION bcit.ca/0250000000 How to Perform in Entertainment Media: This group of four courses introduces the essential skills needed to effectively write and perform an entertainment story in the media with sound and video. Learn critical performance and interviewing skills and discover proper writing techniques for the media. Advanced Entertainment Media Performance: This group of four courses builds on developing the skill set and enhances your ability to tell an entertainmentbased story more effectively and with greater impact. Learn how to tell your story—including shooting and editing—visually, discover high-level vocal and personal performance skills, and learn how to take those skills into the workforce and onto set.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS–STATEMENT OF COMPLETION bcit.ca/0285000000
This program is designed for people who are interested in pursuing a behind-the-scenes career in TV and video production. Learn about television and video planning, production, and editing, along with general business skills that can help prepare you for direct entry to second-year day school (dependent on availability of secondyear seats).
This group of four courses takes you from the basics of personal applications through to advanced business and corporate functions. The courses provide a foundation to work within broader-reaching aspects of social media including building your brand through the development of community, as well as more advanced analytics. Lead instructors Steve Dotto and Erica Hargreave bring an unparalleled understanding of traditional media and social media worlds.
CITIZEN JOURNALISM (BASIC AND ADVANCED) –STATEMENT OF COMPLETION
MEDIA RELATIONS (BASIC AND ADVANCED) –STATEMENT OF COMPLETION
bcit.ca/610cmcert
bcit.ca/0270000000 bcit.ca/0265000000 Citizen Journalism: This group of four courses focuses on developing powerful video storytelling skills for those interested in enhancing their ability to impact others. Learn the basics of how to find and tell a compelling story from conception to final edit. This is a hands-on series of courses involving writing, shooting, editing, and presentation skills.
Essentials of Media Relations: This group of four courses provides students with a comprehensive overview of media relations and the many changes brought about with the advent of social media. Topics include media training, issues management, and how to attract the attention of news decision makers.
Advanced Media Relations: This group of four courses expands on the essentials, developing a growing set of media relations skills that will help organizations turn challenging issues to their advantage.
SPORTS MEDIA PERFORMANCE (BASIC AND ADVANCED)–STATEMENT OF COMPLETION bcit.ca/0260000000 bcit.ca/0255000000 How to Perform in Sports Media: This group of four courses helps you develop the skills to tell any story with a sports perspective. Gain a broad overview, develop your inner storyteller, learn how to interview professionally, and tell your story—through effective shooting and editing—visually. Advanced Sports Media Performance: This group of four courses builds on skills developed in the previous level, enhancing your ability to research, perform, and distribute a compelling sports story. Learn investigative reporting, high-level vocal and personal performance skills, and how to take those skills into the workforce and onto set.
THE BACKPACK VIDEO JOURNALIST –STATEMENT OF COMPLETION bcit.ca/0275000000 This group of six courses is designed to help media professionals broaden the scope of their multimedia knowledge. Take your strong writing skills and augment them with visual storytelling so you can repurpose your content in multiple formats. Gain the skills to compile a story—from conception through advanced shooting to final edit—entirely on your own.
WEBSITE STORYTELLING (BASIC AND ADVANCED) –STATEMENT OF COMPLETION bcit.ca/0235000000 bcit.ca/0280000000 Essentials of Website Storytelling: This group of six courses enables you to create your own modern and effective website. Enhance your storytelling through better layering of all media including advanced sound, images, engaging text and design, and efficient integration of various forms of social media. Advanced Website Storytelling: This group of courses focuses on increasing the impact and sophistication of your multimedia storytelling. Building on level 1, these courses give you the ability to tell high-level and professional-looking stories with video and add deeper integration of social media branding and interactivity. The result? People stay on your site longer and revisit more frequently while your online presence and brand are greatly enhanced.
BUSINESS AND MEDIA INFO SESSIONS Explore our programs, talk to faculty and staff. Details: bcit.ca/infosessions 16 BCIT Part-time Studies Fall Term: September–December 2013
BUSINESS and MEDIA
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
BCST 1002 The Music Business: The Essentials W BCST 1003 The Music Business: Advanced Marketing and Entertainment Law F W BCST 1004 Media Relations: The Essentials
F W
BCST 1010 Video Storytelling with Your DSLR Camera F W BCST 1073 Interactive Storytelling
F W
BCST 1101 Technical Introduction W BCST 1105 Working in Entertainment W BCST 1121 Discover Your Inner Storyteller
F W
BCST 1138 Advertising Techniques for Radio and Television F BCST 1140 Broadcast Industry Operations
F W
BCST 1143 Music Business and the Broadcast Industry
F W
BCST 1144 Writing for the Media
F W
BCST 1148 Interviewing for Radio and Television
F W
BCST 1150 Radio Broadcasting Introduction
F W
BCST 1151 Radio and TV Announcing
F W
BCST 1160 Television Broadcasting and Video Introduction
F W
BCST 1162 Basics of Single-Camera Shooting
F W
BCST 1170 Broadcast Journalism Introduction
F W
BCST 1172 Investigative Reporting
F W
BCST 1173 Sports Broadcasting
F W
BCST 1180 Introduction to Non-Linear Video Editing F W BCST 1190 Video Journalism
F W
BCST 1193 Essentials of Social Media
F W
BCST 1256 Audio Sound Design 1
F W
BCST 2004 Advanced Media Relations W BCST 2223 TV Production Planning F BCST 2248 Online Journalism
F W
BCST 2251 Advanced Vocal Development
F W
BCST 2255 Commercial and Animation Voiceover
F W
BCST 2256 Audio Sound Design 2 W BCST 2262 Advanced Single-Video Camera Shooting Techniques
F W
BCST 2282 Advanced Non-Linear Video Editing
F W
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT bcit.ca/business/pts/administration 604.432.8860
PART-TIME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT POST-DIPLOMA bcit.ca/521adiplt This part-time, post-diploma program is designed for students with college or university graduation (any major) or a Diploma of Technology in health or engineering. Preferably following some experience in the workforce, graduates of other programs may wish to assume supervisory and managerial responsibilities and benefit from further training in business management to be effective administrators. The program includes basic business subjects such as management accounting, economics, marketing, law, human resource management, labour relations, and business-systems computer software applications. This program may also be taken in full-time format over nine months.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6245mcert This credential offers an integrated overview of the key skills for management success in the workplace. If you complete any of our Associate Certificates, you can use the credits towards this Management Certificate. Core requirements are enhanced by a broad range of contemporary courses. Note: This program can now be completed online.
E-COMMERCE–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/5975acert This credential is designed to provide you with the knowledge and insight to formulate strategy, plan, develop, and manage the use of e-commerce technologies. You will examine this rapidly expanding and ever-changing field by studying the global impact of technology and business applications. Courses are available online.
E-COMMERCE–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/5975mcert Available in a new compressed format, this e-commerce certificate offers expanded skill development in website design, applied Internet technology, and business strategy. Designed for business generalists who wish to develop a working knowledge of e-commerce, this exciting state-of-the-art program is taught by professionals and prepares you for the dynamic world of electronic business. Note: This program can now be completed online.
BCST 2293 Social Media Professional W
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY
LEADERSHIP–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
bcit.ca/6260diplt
In today’s business environment, success depends on leadership skills at all levels in the organization. Excellent leaders foster high-performing teams with the intent of realizing mutual goals while pursuing continuous improvement and development. Note: This program can be completed online.
This program is offered for students who wish or need to obtain a Human Resource Management Diploma of Technology by completing courses on a part-time studies basis. It enables you to pursue lifelong learning while maintaining daytime employment or other activities, by attending evening or weekend classes or studying as an online learner.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –STATEMENT OF COMPLETION bcit.ca/0225000000 The Human Resources Statement of Completion is a great starting point for transitioning to a career in human resources and to gain certification from BCIT. This fourcourse program ladders into all of our HR Management part-time study options and covers the fundamental human resource skills required to be successful in this field.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/625amcert This management certificate is designed to help prepare those with career aspirations that include the CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation. The CHRP designation is earned through a national examination-based process. Important: Individuals must now have a university degree to apply for the CHRP designation. Students who hold any one of our Associate Certificates may use those credits towards this credential.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –SENIOR MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/625asmcert
bcit.ca/6830acert
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP –ADVANCED SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/sbl Mark_Giltrow@bcit.ca The Advanced Specialty Certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership is offered as a joint credential from the School of Business and the School of Construction and the Environment. The aim of the program is to develop sustainable business leaders who can promote sustainable business approaches and initiatives within organizations (intrapreneurs) and in new business start-ups (entrepreneurs). The Sustainable Business Leadership program is a pathway into the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. With the growth of this field comes a host of interesting new opportunities including careers in sustainable entrepreneurship, cleantech venture capital, greening global-supply chains, sustainable product marketing, microfinance, green real-estate development, and renewable energy.
Classroom courses offered this term: (T) = Transferable to day-school diploma program BLAW 3100 Business Law (T) BLAW 3805 Human Rights Law BLAW 3905 Employment Law BUSA 0106 Strategic Skills for High Performance BUSA 0107 Success Strategies for the “New” Economy
This senior certificate provides you with specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities to maximize the return on investment from organizations’ human capital. The Human Resource Management–Management Certificate is a prerequisite for this program.
BUSA 1005 Introduction to Business (T)
LEADERSHIP–STATEMENT OF COMPLETION
BUSA 2705 Teamwork Skills
bcit.ca/0290000000
BUSA 2905 Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Leadership skills at all levels are critical to the success of any modern organization. The Leadership Statement of Completion is a great starting point to enhance your leadership skills and to gain certification from BCIT. This four-course program ladders into most of our Business Management part-time study options and covers the fundamental skills required to be a successful leader.
BUSA 1305 Supervisory Skills BUSA 2005 Principles of Management (T) BUSA 2205 Entrepreneurial Management
BUSA 3005 Strategic Business Planning BUSA 3105 Leadership 1 BUSA 3155 Leadership 2 BUSA 3165 Leadership 3 BUSA 7250 Management Skills and Applications ECON 1150 Economic Issues ECON 2100 Microeconomics (T) ECON 2200 Macroeconomics (T) HRMG 2805 Workplace Health and Safety HRMG 3101 International HR Management
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HRMG 3105 Human Resource Management Fundamentals (T)
HRMG 3105 Human Resource Management Fundamentals (T)
HRMG 3205 Labour Relations 1
HRMG 3205 Labour Relations 1
HRMG 3255 Labour Relations 2
HRMG 3255 Labour Relations 2
HRMG 3305 Recruitment and Selection
HRMG 3305 Recruitment and Selection
HRMG 3505 Training and Development
HRMG 3315 Measuring the Impact of Human Resources
HRMG 4145 Human Resource Management Systems
HRMG 3505 Training and Development
HRMG 4155 Performance Management
HRMG 4155 Performance Management
HRMG 4405 Total Compensation Strategy
HRMG 4405 Total Compensation Management and Strategy
HRMG 4605 Strategic Human Resource Planning
HRMG 4605 Strategic Human Resource Planning
ORGB 1105 Organizational Behaviour (T)
ORGB 1105 Organizational Behaviour
ORGB 2505 Interpersonal Skills ORGB 2605 Managing Organizational Change
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DISTANCE AND ONLINE LEARNING bcit.ca/distance 604.432.8860 Learn at home or at the office. All courses carry the same credit as the classroom. Some courses require in-class or proctored final exams. Please contact your instructor during the first week of classes. Note: Distance- and online-learning courses are not work-at-your-own-pace.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION bcit.ca/business/bba 604.412.7486 The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) provides students with the skills to meet the need for highly trained managers in business, industry, and government. The program is specifically designed to give BCIT business diploma graduates the opportunity to earn a degree in business administration.
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
BIOT 4001
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING/SUMMER ’14–S
Biotechnology for Business Studies F
Online courses allow you to complete most of your course activities online (some exceptions). If you are able to create and save MS Word documents and know how to email with attachments, you will not need any other computer skills (unless specified by a prerequisite).
ECON 5200 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis W
Distance and online courses offered this term: (T) = Transferable to day-school diploma program
ECON 5570 Financial Markets, Banking, and the Macro-Economy
F W S
ECON 6500 Managerial Economics
F W
OPMT 5700 Precalculus for Management
F W
OPMT 5701 Calculus for Management
F W S
OPMT 5740 Integrated MIS
F W
OPMT 5751 Math Models for Business
F W S
ORGB 5600 Implementing Strategic Change
F W S
BLAW 3100 Business Law (T) BLAW 3205 Internet Law BLAW 3905 Employment Law BUSA 1005 Introduction to Business (T) BUSA 1305 Supervisory Skills BUSA 2005 Principles of Management (T)
BUSA 5200 Business, Government, and Society
F W S
BUSA 6800 Strategic Management
F W S
GRAPHIC DESIGN–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6475acert Today’s business demands innovative ideas, and powerful, digital documents that engage, inform, and push the boundaries of design. Graphic designers are creative professionals who imagine the possibilities and use software to create cutting-edge content and produce clear and simple designs. This program empowers students to use creative tools to generate engaging designs for print and digital distribution. Students will study the fundamentals of graphic design techniques, integrate robust text composition techniques, optimize images, and create a professional portfolio. The Graphic Design Associate Certificate is offered in either an intense full-time, 25-week format (at Downtown Campus, for April intake) or a part-time format for which you can register on a course-by-course basis.
MEDIA TECHNIQUES AND MARKETING COMMUNICATION–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630pmcert This hands-on program is designed to combine the strategic approach of marketing communications with the techniques of multimedia technology. It is valuable to anyone who wishes to pursue a career in communications.
MEDIA TECHNIQUES FOR BUSINESS –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6450mcert This program integrates Media Techniques for Business courses with those from other disciplines. Our wide range of electives gives you the ability to develop a personalized program that meets your specific goals.
DISTANCE AND ONLINE LEARNING WEB TECHNOLOGIES–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6420acert Complete this online program to position yourself as highly employable for one of the fastest-growing industries in the technology sector. This program focuses on both design and technology, helping you to create an aesthetic experience for the web user.
BUSA 2905 Managing Conflict in the Workplace BUSA 3105 Leadership 1–Interpersonal Skills BUSA 3155 Leadership 2–Teambuilding BUSA 3165 Leadership 3–Leading Organizations BUSA 3455 Introduction to E-commerce BUSA 3465 E-business Systems BUSA 3485 Online Business Management BUSA 7250 Management Skills and Applications ECON 1150 Economic Issues ECON 2100 Microeconomics (T) ECON 2200 Macroeconomics (T) HRMG 2805 Workplace Health and Safety
BUSINESS and MEDIA
DIGITAL ARTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
bcit.ca/business/pts/digitalarts 604.456.1011 The media landscape is rapidly changing. New technologies are allowing consumers to have more choice and to control how and when they engage with content. Digital Arts provides sophisticated leadership and training in graphic design, web technologies, and media techniques. In the next decade, the demand for skilled people to develop digital content will continue to grow. Digital Arts credentials provide pertinent training with current software and state-of-the art computers designed to help students advance their careers. Successful graduates from these credentials are able to build pathways for career success.
EARN A CREDENTIAL IN BUSINESS AND MEDIA Work towards your certificate, diploma, or degree on a part-time basis. View our programs: bcit.ca/pts
Register now at bcit.ca/pts 19
Distance and online courses offered this term: MDIA 1205 Weaving the Web: Publishing on the Internet (Level 1) MDIA 2088 Strategic Design for Business MDIA 2205 Publishing on the Internet (Level 2) MDIA 3201 Intermediate Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) MDIA 3203 Photoshop for Web Publishing MDIA 3206 Audio and Video Technologies for Web Publishing MDIA 3207 Using Scripting Language on the Web MDIA 3208 Using New Media on the Web: Flash MDIA 4207 Web Design Business and Major Project MDIA 4303 Advanced Design MDIA 4304 Advanced CSS MDIA 4305 XML in Web Publishing MDIA 4307 jQuery in Web Publishing MDIA 4310 Advanced Flash Web Design MDIA 4311 Responsive Web Design* MDIA 4321 CSS, DHTML, and AJAX
WEB TECHNOLOGIES–CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6420cert This program provides advanced online courses in web technology and enhances the design skills of learners, particularly in the areas of usability, accessibility, and collaborative design. Take this program to establish your own web-design company, gain the skills to maintain a website for the company you currently work for, or gain employment in a web-design firm.
In-class courses offered this term:
MDIA 1170 Adobe Photoshop PC 1 MDIA 1171 After Effects 1* MDIA 1180 Adobe Photoshop Mac 1
MDIA 4325 Using PHP in Web Publishing MDIA 4340 Mobile Web Design Using jQuery * New course.
MDIA 1208 Apple Final Cut Pro Mac 2
Digital Design and Development (D3) bridging courses offered this term:
MDIA 1260 Adobe Illustrator PC 1
COMM 1106 Business Communication 1
MDIA 1900 Typography Principles
MDIA 1103 Storytelling
MDIA 2012 Digital Darkroom
MDIA 4700 Critical Thinking and Ethics in Media
MDIA 1008 Apple Final Cut Pro Mac 1
MDIA 2049 Adobe InDesign Mac 2
MDIA 1025 Acrobat PC
MDIA 2078 HTML5 for Designers*
MDIA 1026 Acrobat Mac
MDIA 2080 Game Level Design 2*
MDIA 1040 Graphics 1
MDIA 2085 Prop and Character Setup 2*
MDIA 1049 Adobe InDesign Mac 1
MDIA 2098 Portfolio Design and Presentation
MDIA 1080 Game Level Design 1*
MDIA 2171 After Effects 2*
MDIA 1085 Prop and Character Setup 1*
MDIA 2260 Adobe Illustrator Mac 2
MDIA 1099 Photography
MDIA 2261 Illustrator PC 2
MDIA 1105 Visual Composition and Layout
MDIA 2270 Adobe Photoshop PC 2
MDIA 1131 Autodesk Maya Rigging Fundamentals*
MDIA 3051 InDesign 3 Creating Mobile Content
INTERIOR DESIGN See the Engineering and Technical Studies section, page 35.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING –FITTSKILLS
bcit.ca/6065nobcit 604.412.7651
MDIA 1151 Pro Tools 101 Introduction to Pro Tools*
In partnership with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), BCIT offers this part-time program for working professionals who want to increase their skills and knowledge in key topics of international trade. Completion of all eight courses leads to a Diploma of International Trade from FITT and meets the educational requirement for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. Full-time classes available. Please contact the Peter Thomson Centre at 604.412.7651 for more details.
MDIA 1160 Adobe Illustrator Mac 1
Courses offered this term:
MDIA 1140 Colour Theory for Design
* New course.
MDIA 1144 Practical Colour Management
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FITT 0100
Global Business Enviornment
FITT 0105
International Trade Research
FITT 0110
International Trade Finance BUSINESS and MEDIA
MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA
bcit.ca/business/pts/marketing 604.432.8611
> >Business Analytics > >Entrepreneurship > >Events > >Fundraising > >Marketing Communications > >Marketing Management > >Online Marketing and Social Media > >Public Relations > >Sales
FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENT–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6390acert This program, endorsed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, teaches the necessary skills to succeed in an increasingly competitive fundraising environment. It is a growing field with many career and learning opportunities for volunteers. This is one of the few postsecondary certificate programs available in Canada. For more information about the program, email Donna Serviss at Donna_Serviss@bcit.ca.
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING/SUMMER–’14
FUND 1215 Essentials of Fundraising
F W S
BUSINESS ANALYTICS–STATEMENT OF COMPLETION
FUND 2315 Major Gifts and Capital Campaigns W S
bcit.ca/business/businessanalytics
FUND 2316 Grant and Proposal Writing
So much data, so little time. Bridge the data analytics gap between the business and technical worlds. More and more companies are challenged with how to make sense of vast amounts of data in order to improve their competitive position and growth. This has spawned a need in the marketplace for trained talent that understands the IT side of managing data, but also the business side of deriving insight to make data-driven, strategic decisions. This program will help you become an expert in this exciting new business analytics field, and give a personal competitive advantage.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630hacert Thinking and acting like an entrepreneur is essential to career progress in the future. Employers seek selfstarters who can identify, plan, and execute new business opportunities. In addition, the success of your own business is improved dramatically by mastering the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. This program benefits those who want to start their own business and those who want to stand out in their own career as self-starting, entrepreneurial employees.
EVENT MARKETING–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630yacert This program will be of interest to individuals responsible for event marketing activities within their organizations, and anyone seeking employment in the many facets of event planning and event management including: corporate and shopping-centre marketing departments, advertising agencies, charitable organizations, community-relations departments, sport, community events, entertainment, attractions, and the arts.
BUSINESS and MEDIA
F W S
FUND 3216 Management and Finance for Fundraising W S FUND 3217 Planned Giving W FUND 4415 Fundraising Practicum
F W S
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630dacert Six core courses, plus two electives that you select, help prepare you for employment in the exciting field of marketing communications. This program establishes skills and knowledge in online marketing, public relations, media relations, and promotional strategies.
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630dmcert This program provides specialized training in the components of promotional strategy. The curriculum equips you to be functional in developing promotional strategies and campaigns, incorporating specific tactics such as online marketing, event marketing, branding and trade shows.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6300mcert For those who work in the business environment, including retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and service industries, this program offers an assortment of courses designed to provide you with an understanding of all the elements of marketing management. Studies will include marketing planning, online marketing, promotion, research, customer service, and sales. Elective choices enable you to focus on areas that are relevant to your work or personal interest.
Register now at bcit.ca/pts 21
MARKETING MANAGEMENT–DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY
SALES SKILLS–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
bcit.ca/6300diplt
bcit.ca/630macert
This program is a logical next step for students who have completed the Marketing Management Senior Management Certificate. This is a general marketing program with no pre-determined specialization. Prior to graduation, you will complete a major Directed Studies project and an industry practicum course.
If you believe the saying, “Nothing happens until somebody sells something,” then this program will enable you to make many things happen for customers, your boss, and yourself. Novices and pros alike will benefit from the focus on both the basics and advanced personal selling skills, which are essential for success in today’s highly competitive environment.
ONLINE MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA –STATEMENT OF COMPLETION
Courses offered this year:
MKTG 3315 Sponsorship Marketing
F W S
MKTG 3321 Public Relations
F W S
MKTG 3322 Promotional Strategies
F W
MKTG 3332 Selling to Key Accounts F MKTG 3342 Negotiating Skills F MKTG 3406 Brand Innovation and Development
F W
MKTG 3418 Advertising Design Production
F W
FALL ’13–F
Does your company really need a blog, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube presence in order to meet its business objectives? How much does the time you spend online actually contribute to your bottom line? You know what to do, but how do you do it? This rigorous program provides you with the fundamental skills needed to remain competitive in your industry. By using handson experience throughout this set of courses, you will learn how to plan, execute, monitor, control, and close an innovative web marketing campaign.
MKTG 1019 Media Relations
F W
MKTG 3420 Merchandise Management F
MKTG 1051 Search Marketing and SEO
F W
MKTG 3551 Strategic Search Marketing
MKTG 1102 Essentials of Marketing
F W
MKTG 3421 Strategic Communications F
MKTG 1112 Customer Relations
F W S
MKTG 4340 Marketing Planning Fundamentals
F W S
MKTG 1119 Sports Marketing F
MKTG 4434 Brand from the Inside Out
F W S
MKTG 1120 Event Planning
F W S
MKTG 4435 PTS Directed Studies
F W S
MKTG 1121 Off-Premise Catering Planning
F W
MKTG 4515 Industry Practicum
F W S
MKTG 1122 Wedding Planning
F W S
bcit.ca/630vmcert
MKTG 1123 Sustainable Event Management
F W S
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP –STATEMENT OF COMPLETION
Enhance your ability to sell products or services to consumers, the commercial market, and professional buyers. Analyze buyer needs, plan detailed and effective presentations, and utilize professional oral and written skills. The program also covers other relevant information such as managing the sales force, utilizing other methods of sales (such as trade shows), and segmenting business markets.
MKTG 1133 Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship F
PUBLIC RELATIONS–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630xacert This program helps you meet challenging opportunities to solve communications problems in dynamic situations. Public relations professionals employed in government agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations work in areas including public affairs, media relations, investor relations, corporate counseling, opinion research, and crisis-communications projects.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630zacert Through the program you can obtain skills and knowledge that enable you to seek employment in the fastest-growing industry in BC, and earn a credential that is recognized by industry and can lead to progressive career opportunities. Whether you are planning to start a career in retail or are looking to make the transition from sales associate to a senior position at the operational or head office level, this program can help you get there.
SPRING/SUMMER ’14–S
F W
bcit.ca/study/programs/0230000000
PROFESSIONAL SALES–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
WINTER ’14–W
MKTG 3218 Media Planning and Buying
MKTG 1140 Retail Strategy
F W S
MKTG 1218 Inside Sales F MKTG 1219 Relationship Selling
F W
MKTG 1312 Writing Creative Copy
F W
MKTG 1323 Effective Public Speaking
F W
MKTG 1324 Small Business Development
F W
MKTG 1342 Trade/Consumer Show Marketing
F W S
MKTG 1352 Strategic Online Marketing
F W
MKTG 1550 Social Media for Business
F W
MKTG 1551 Web Analytics for Marketing
F W
MKTG 1552 Social Media Marketing
F W
MKTG 2151 Web Analytics for Business Innovators F MKTG 2203 Marketing Communications Essentials
F W
MKTG 2205 Marketing of Service F MKTG 2212 Strategies in Customer Service W MKTG 2220 Managing the Sales Force W MKTG 2225 Project Management in Marketing
F W S
MKTG 2319 Relationship Selling 2
F W S
MKTG 2420 Merchandising and Display Strategy F MKTG 2438 Direct Marketing Dynamics
F W
MKTG 2525 Global Marketing
F W
MKTG 2551 Social Media Analytics
F W S
F W
bcit.ca/0410000000 If you have a passion for driving social change and innovation, and pursuing opportunities to beneficially transform society, you may be a social entrepreneur or an entrepreneur with a social mission. The Social Entrepreneurship Statement of Completion provides you with the fundamental skills needed to remain relevant and competitive in this challenging field of work. Upon completion of the courses (see web page for details), you will be eligible to receive the Social Entrepreneurship Statement of Completion.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630jacert Whether you are already working in the field of tourism and seeking formal recognized qualifications, or you plan to enter the field but are seeking part-time tourism education, this Associate Certificate program may be for you. Courses in the certificate focus on the business of tourism, and will prepare you for employment in BC’s second-largest industry. You will also develop a solid understanding of core business concepts including marketing, finance, and leadership.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/630jmcert Building on the associate certificate, this program should help you improve your present position or seek new tourism employment opportunities. Employers who are looking for courses to upgrade employees’ marketing skills will also find value in these programs.
MKTG 2554 Social Media for Brand Managers F
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BUSINESS and MEDIA
Courses offered this term: TOUR 1250 Retail Travel Sales and Marketing TOUR 1260 Foundations of Tourism TOUR 2302 Travel and Tour Management TOUR 2307 Resort and Hotel Marketing TOUR 3320 Meetings Conventions and Incentive Travel Distance and online courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING /SUMMER ’14–S
FUND 1215 Essentials of Marketing
F W S
FUND 2315 Major Gifts and Capital Campaigns W S FUND 2316 Grant and Proposal Writing
F W S
FUND 3216 Management and Finance for Fundraising W MKTG 1019 Media Relations
F W S
MKTG 1051 Search Marketing and SEO
F W S
MKTG 1102 Essentials of Marketing
F W S
APICS CERTIFICATION
LEAN SIX SIGMA–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
bcit.ca/business/pts/operations/apics
bcit.ca/6265acert Lean six sigma is a managerial concept combining the problem-solving techniques of lean and six sigma. Both lean and six sigma focus on reducing unproductive processes in organizations with the goal to improve operational effectiveness. The courses in the certificate are based on the body of knowledge for the lean six sigma certification exams offered by the American Society for Quality and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. For more information please email Ashley_Ianni@bcit.ca or call 604.432.8611.
MKTG 1219 Relationship Selling
F W S
The BCIT School of Business partners with many professional associations to offer various educational professional development opportunities. BCIT and APICS have partnered to deliver production and inventory management courses to assist students with APICS certification programs.
MKTG 1352 Strategic Online Marketing
F W S
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
MKTG 1550 Social Media for Business
F W
bcit.ca/690fmcert
MKTG 1551 Web Analytics for Marketing
F W S
MKTG 1552 Social Media Marketing
F W S
MKTG 2203 Marketing Communications Essentials
F W
MKTG 2551 Social Media Analytics
F W S
MKTG 3321 Public Relations
F W S
MKTG 3322 Promotional Strategies
F W S
NPMA 1500 Nonprofit Leadership
F W
NPMA 1700 Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
F W
NPMA 1800 Government Relations
F W
NPMA 1850 Law and Governance
F W
MKTG 1112 Customer Relations W MKTG 1140 Retail Strategy W S
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT See the Health Sciences section, page 40.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
bcit.ca/business/pts/operations 604.432.8611 Operations Management explores how business enterprises supply, produce, and distribute goods and services. Students can also use some courses towards internationally recognized industry-based designations including the Association for Operations Management (apics.org), the American Society for Quality (asq.org), the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (ciffa.com), the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (citt.ca), and the Project Management Institute (pmi.org).
BUSINESS and MEDIA
This program will provide you with a foundation in business, engineering, and health sciences, and is specifically developed to appeal to those wishing to enter the field of facilities management or those currently in the field who want to upgrade or formalize their knowledge. This program has been developed in conjunction with the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) BC Chapter.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Courses offered this year: Fall ’13–F
Winter ’14–W
SPRING/SUMMER ’14–S
OPMT 1106 Quality Assurance Fundamentals
F W S
OPMT 1710 Introduction to Lean Concepts
F W
OPMT 1720 Lean/Six Sigma Tools for Process Improvement W OPMT 1797 Statistics for Six Sigma
F W
bcit.ca/690amcert
OPMT 2710 Advanced Lean Concepts W
Successful completion of this program provides the necessary tools for a successful career as a production foreperson, analyst, or supervisor in inventory control, product-cost estimating, standard setting, production planning and control, project administration, and technical sales.
OPMT 2730 Six Sigma for Quality Management S
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/7460mcert International business depends on successful market analysis and effective entry strategies, knowledge of transportation alternatives, and sound logistics planning. If you want to engage or are currently engaging in the buying, selling, and transportation of goods, this program is designed for you. Technical skills gained from the program allow graduates to progress to additional industry certifications.
OPMT 4699 Enterprise Performance Management W Elective courses offered this year: Fall ’13–F
Winter ’14–W
SPRING/SUMMER ’14–S
OPMT 3306 Quality Management Systems F OPMT 3342 Statistical Design of Experiments for Industry F OPMT 3345 Quality Auditing W
MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/690bmcert This program is designed for people who are working, or wish to work, in private- and public-sector service industries including health care, education, and justice services among others. Candidates gain the managerial competencies needed to successfully operate servicebased enterprises.
Register now at bcit.ca/pts 23
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT –MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/690dmcert Whether you are an experienced production and inventory control professional or are looking to develop a successful career in the field, you’ll benefit from this program. Potential career areas include purchasing, accounting, production supervision, traffic, or warehousing. This certificate includes some of the APICS Production and Inventory Control Certificate courses.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT–MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/690jmcert As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared to implement a cost-effective quality-management system with its technical, legal, and human aspects, in any organization. The quality-related courses also assist students intending to write the certification examinations of the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
APIC 1171
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING /SUMMER ’14–S
Basics/Supply Chain Management
F W S
APIC 1172 Master Planning of Resources
F W
APIC 1173
F W
Detailed Scheduling and Planning
APIC 1174 Execution and Control of Operations
F W
APIC 1175
F W
Strategic Management of Resources
APIC 1191 CSCP Exam Preparation Course BSYS 1001 Business Information Systems 1 –Office 2010
F W F W
BSYS 2051 Business Information Systems 2 –Spreadsheets
F W
BSYS 2061 Business Information Systems 3 –MS Access 2010
F W
BSYS 2301 Essentials of Business Information Technology BSYS 4051 Business Operations Modelling with Excel
F W S
BSYS 4061 Advanced Business Operations Modelling with Access and ERP
F W
OPMT 0102 Project Management Tools and Techniques Level 1
F W S
OPMT 0199 Math for Business
F W
OPMT 0202 Project Management Tools and Techniques Level 2
F W
OPMT 0203 CAPM/PMP Certification Preparation Workshop
F W
OPMT 0213 Project Communications and Stakeholder Management
F W
OPMT 0214 Project Risk Management
F W
OPMT 0215 Project Procurement and Contracting
F W
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OPMT 0216 MS Project for Managing Projects
F W
OPMT 0217 Advanced Project Planning, Execution, and Control Workshop
F W
OPMT 0218 Managing High-Performing Project Teams
F W
OPMT 0405 PMP Certification Preparation Workshop
F W
OPMT 1106 Quality Assurance Fundamentals
F W
OPMT 1110 Business Math
F W
OPMT 1142 Introduction to Quality Control Methods F OPMT 1175 Warehouse Management 1
F W
OPMT 1187 Project Planning/Scheduling
F W
OPMT 1191 Purchasing
F W
OPMT 1192 Inventory Control and Planning
F W
OPMT 1193 Facility Planning and Design W OPMT 1197 Statistics for Business/Industry
F W
OPMT 1198 Operations Management Fundamentals F W OPMT 2197 Quantitative Methods for Business
F W
OPMT 2242 Intermediate Quality Control Methods W OPMT 2275 Warehouse Management 2
F W
OPMT 2298 Business Process Improvement W OPMT 3306 ISO 9000:2000 Quality Standard
F S
OPMT 3342 Statistical Design of Experiments for Industry F OPMT 3345 Quality Auditing W OPMT 4699 Enterprise Performance Management W OPMT 5700 Precalculus for Management
F W
OPMT 5701 Calculus for Management
F W
OPMT 5740 Integrated MIS
F W
OPMT 5751 Math Models for Business
F W
TDMT 0206 Freight Forwarding 3 F TDMT 0207 Freight Forwarding 4 W TDMT 1104 International Trade 1 F TDMT 1150 Transportation Systems (CITT)
F W
TDMT 1204 Freight Forwarding 1 F TDMT 1205 Freight Forwarding 2 W TDMT 1409 Canada Customs and NAFTA
F W
TDMT 2203 Transportation Economics W TDMT 2251 Logistics Processes (CITT) W
BUSINESS and MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING–CERTIFICATE
Elective courses offered this term (select one):
bcit.ca/7460mcert
COMP 1850 Introduction to Web Development and Design
The BCIT/Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA) professional training program is for staff members of international freight forwarders who wish to acquire a general knowledge of the theory and mechanics of handling international freight movement. Joint certificates from BCIT/CIFFA in International Freight Forwarding are awarded upon the successful completion of all courses.
COMP 2010 Microsoft Office 2010 COMP 2369 Microsoft Word 2010
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT –BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY bcit.ca/8350btech
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PMP/CAPM PROFESSIONAL PMI CERTIFICATION PREPARATION bcit.ca/business/pts/operations/ project-management 604.412.8611 BCIT offers a variety of introductory to advanced projectmanagement courses and exam-preparation courses for the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications. These professional-development project-management courses are only two to five days long and are designed for busy professionals who want to quickly acquire practical project-management skills. BCIT’s project-management curriculum is based on the PMI standards and guidelines and offers Professional Development Unit (PDU) credits. Course work uses the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) and the Project Management Knowledge Areas.
TECHNICAL WRITING
This program will appeal to technologists and those who are seeking to improve their skills in management and in the area of their technical specialty. It is designed for:
> >Graduates of an engineering technology diploma program from BCIT, or a diploma from an equivalent institution
> >Those who hold degrees in related disciplines > >Applicants who have been approved through the Alternate Entry Model. For information on applying to the program, email Laurie_McGee@bcit.ca or call 604.432.8459.
Classroom-based courses offered this term: TMGT 7111 High-Technology Marketing TMGT 7112 Market Research TMGT 7121 Principles of Finance TMGT 7122 Accounting for Technologists TMGT 7134 Technology and International Trade and Competition
TECHNICAL WRITING–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
TMGT 7135 Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
bcit.ca/cas/techwriting 604.412.7506
TMGT 7142 Technology Management Communication
If you enjoy writing, have a logical mind, and a knack for problem solving, technical writing may be the career for you. Technical writing is a growing field with high income potential. To find out more, register for one of our information sessions at bcit.ca/infosessions or call 604.451.6735. If you have further questions, email Tech_Writing@bcit.ca.
TMGT 7144 Human Resources Planning and Control
Courses offered this term:
TMGT 7103 Research and Development Management
COMM 1007 Technical Writing Style
TMGT 7111 High-Technology Marketing Strategies
COMM 1008 Technical Editing
TMGT 7121 Principles of Finance
COMM 1009 Technical Writing: Definitions, Instructions, and Process Descriptions
TMGT 7122 Accounting for Technologies
COMM 1013 Documentation Project Management COMM 1040 Technical Documentation Graphics COMM 1110 Writing for the Web COMM 1260 Designing and Writing Online Help COMM 2206 Writing for the Computer Industry COMM 2207 Single-Sourcing for Technical Writers COMM 2210 Industry Project for Technical Writers
BUSINESS and MEDIA
TMGT 7154 Trends in New and Emerging Information Technology
PETER THOMSON CENTRE FOR VENTURE DEVELOPMENT
bcit.ca/business/venture 604.412.7651 The Peter Thomson Centre for Venture Development is a dynamic centre of business-related learning. It includes the Venture program and business management workshops and courses, both credit and non-credit.
ACCELERATED VENTURE PROGRAM bcit.ca/7820acert A comprehensive training program targeted toward individuals in the launch phase of a business start-up regardless of their business backgrounds. During this eight-week program, you will learn how to research a business concept, produce a realistic business plan, and develop practical, entrepreneurial planning skills to start and operate a business.
Courses offered this term: VENT 0100 Starting Your Own Business VENT 0111 Accelerated Venture VENT 0200 Enterpriser Online Business Planner FITTskills
FITT 0100, FITT 0105, FITT 0110
CUSTOMIZED CORPORATE AND INDUSTRY TRAINING
bcit.ca/business/industry/training 604.412.7650 The School of Business can provide your business with customized training in the classroom or on-site at your workplace. We have the solutions to custom design curriculum according to your specific situation or modify existing training programs to address changing needs. Bring out the best in your people, promote productivity and performance, increase retention, and increase profitability. Contact Veronica Madore, manager, Corporate Training, School of Business, 604.412.7650 or Veronica_Madore@bcit.ca
Distance-education courses offered this term: TMGT 7102 Project Management and Resource Utilization
TMGT 7124 Technology and International Finance TMGT 7142 Technology Management Communication TMGT 7143 Problem Solving and Decision Making TMGT 7144 Human Resource Planning and Control TMGT 7145 Leadership in a World of Change TMGT 7151 Implementation Issues in Telecommunications
EARN A CREDENTIAL IN BUSINESS AND MEDIA Work towards your certificate, diploma, or degree on a part-time basis. View our programs: bcit.ca/pts
For information relating to distance-education courses, email tmgtde@bcit.ca or call 604.454.2218 or toll-free 1.866.768.7070.
Register now at bcit.ca/pts 25
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BUSINESS and MEDIA
COMPUTER NETWORKING FOR TECHNICIANS
bcit.ca/energy/study Gigi_Machtaler@bcit.ca The computer networking courses listed on this page are offered by the School of Energy.
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR TECHNICIAN –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/1885acerts 604.432.8237 If you are familiar with computer systems in the work environment and want to gain the fundamental knowledge to design, configure, and implement local-and widearea networks, this program is for you. Get hands-on knowledge of major network-operating systems, the underlying communication protocols, and the supporting hardware.
Courses offered this term: CITX 1110
This is a complete, four-semester program enabling you to design, build, and maintain small- to medium-sized networks. It features considerable hands-on activities in well-equipped labs consisting of Cisco routers and switches. The courses are to be taken sequentially. Content includes computer networking theory, IP addressing and subnetting, IP routing (using RIP, OSPF, EIGRP), Ethernet concepts (including bridging, spanningtree, virtual LANs), basic network security, and wide-area networking fundamentals. Upon successful completion of the program, students are prepared to write the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) certification exam.
Courses offered this term: CITX 2060 Cisco CCNA Level 2 CITX 2061 Cisco CCNA Level 3
CITX 2200 Microsoft Server Level 1
CITX 2062 Cisco CCNA Level 4
Linux Essentials
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL (CCNP™)
MICROSOFT courses bcit.ca/citx2165, citx2200
bcit.ca/cisco 604.432.8237
CITX 1160 Cisco CCNA Level 1
A+ Hardware Technician
CITX 1160 Cisco CCNA Level 1 CITX 2210
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE (CCNA™)
604.432.8237
Courses offered this term:
bcit.ca/cisco 604.432.8237
bcit.ca/citx1110, citx1145, citx2164
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP™) program is comprised of three advanced levels of Cisco certification where students will learn how to install, configure, and maintain medium to large computer networks. Participants will learn about complex network configurations and how to diagnose and troubleshoot network problems. Students who successfully complete the advanced curriculum are encouraged to obtain Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP™) certification. The expertise you develop when preparing for the CCNP™ will add to your skill set and help you expand your professional options. For course information, please send your inquiry to Gigi_Machtaler@bcit.ca.
Courses offered this term:
Course offered this term:
CITX 1110
CITX 2063 Cisco Networking Level 5
CITX 2165
Implementing Windows Workstation
CITX 2200 Microsoft Server Level 1
UNIX/LINUX courses bcit.ca/citx2210 604.432.8237
Course offered this term: CITX 2210
Linux Essentials
CompTIA CERTIFICATION PREPARATION FOR A+ HARDWARE, NETWORK+, AND SECURITY+
A+ Hardware Technician
CITX 1145 Network+ Technician CITX 2164
Security+ Technician CompTIA
COMPUTER/NETWORKING HARDWARE bcit.ca/citx0120, citx1150
COMPUTING and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BCIT offers an unparalleled selection of more than 200 related part-time courses and over 30 credential programs in applied computing and information technology. Start with just one course or earn a BCIT credential at night or on the weekends. Work toward one of our certificates that may ladder into a diploma and degree. Areas of Study SCHOOL OF ENERGY >> Cisco CCNA™ and CCNP™ >> Computer Networking for Technicians
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING >> Applied Computer Applications >> Computer Systems Technology >> Database and Information Systems >> IT Professional Skills >> Networking and Security Design >> Software and Mobile Development >> Web Technologies–Advanced
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN technology –CAD See the Engineering and Technical Studies section, page 33.
Courses offered this term: CITX 0120 Computer Hardware Setup Configuration and Maintenance CITX 1150
Structured Cabling for Computer Networks
COMPUTING and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Required courses offered this term:
Expert-level courses offered this term:
COMP 1002 Computer Concepts
COMP 2361 Microsoft Word Advanced*
COMP 1850 Web Development and Design 1
COMP 2362 Microsoft Excel Advanced*
COMP 2364 MS Excel 2010 COMP 2369 MS Word 2010
Complete courses (fundamentals and advanced material) offered this term:
COMP 2374 MS Access 2010
COMP 2364 Microsoft Excel 2010
COMP 2384 MS PowerPoint 2010
COMP 2369 Microsoft Word 2010
Elective courses offered this term: COMM 1103 Introduction to Business and Technical Communication COMM 1106 Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (with Language Development Component) COMP 1253 Crystal Reports Advanced Workshop COMP 1255 Simply Accounting COMP 1285 Using Microsoft Project COMP 2252 Business Intelligence with Crystal Reports
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
bcit.ca/computing/pts 604.432.8465 The School of Computing delivers more than 350 applied part-time computing (COMP) courses every year. Courses from beginner to advanced may be taken individually and most courses ladder toward BCIT credentials. We offer 11 part-time programs including the Computer Systems Technology Diploma. COMP part-time courses are taught by industry experts and delivered in the evenings and on weekends at our campuses in Burnaby and downtown Vancouver. Check our web page to see all current course details. Each course has prerequisites. Students are required to communicate in English at a BC Grade 12 level.
APPLIED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
COMP 2255 Business Intelligence Analytics with Tableau
COMPUTER APPLICATION COURSES AND WORKSHOPS If you already have an understanding of PCs and Windows file management, you can increase your confidence and build your skills with the following Microsoft Office 2010 workshops.
One-day non-credit courses offered this term: COMP 0261 Excel Workshop Level 1 COMP 0264 Excel Workshop Level 2 COMP 0269 Excel Workshop Level 3, Advanced COMP 0266 Word Workshop Level 1 COMP 0267 Word Workshop Level 2 COMP 0268 Word Workshop Level 3, Advanced
bcit.ca/computing/pts 604.432.8775
COMP 0271 Access Workshop Level 1
Learn how a personal computer works and how to get the most functionality out of your PC. Most computing (COMP) courses require the use of a MS Windows 7 PC. Start with Computer Concepts (COMP 1002) and then move onto over 100 higher-level courses within the School of Computing.
COMP 0272 Access Workshop Level 2
APPLIED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/5525acert Become an expert PC user with MS Windows and MS Office applications. This program is designed for new and existing computer users. Obtain expert skill levels in desktop computing and understand how to build websites. Computer Concepts (COMP 1002) should be completed prior to taking other courses.
COMP 0279 Access Workshop Level 3, Advanced COMP 0383 MS Project 2010 Workshop Level 1 COMP 0384 MS Project 2010 Workshop Level 2 Entry-level fundamental courses offered this term: COMP 1361 Word Fundamentals COMP 1362 Excel Spreadsheet Fundamentals COMP 2010 Microsoft Office 2010
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COMP 2374 Microsoft Access 2010 COMP 2375 Advanced MS Access Development COMP 2384 Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 * Entry-level courses must be completed before COMP 2361 or COMP 2362.
DATABASE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
bcit.ca/computing/pts 604.432.8775 Databases and information systems are part of most organizations at all levels. Computing (COMP) courses in relational database cover in-depth, current industry standards and start with Relational Database Design and SQL (COMP 1630).
APPLIED DATABASE ADMINISTRATION AND DESIGN –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6994acert This hands-on program teaches how to design and manage medium- to large-scale databases to industry standard. Students will learn aspects of relational database design, systems analysis and design, plus higher-level administration, reporting, and business intelligence. Many of these courses provide preparation for industry certifications.
Required courses offered this term: COMP 1630 Relational Database Design and SQL* COMP 2831 Systems Analysis and Systems Design Elective courses offered this term: COMP 1253 Crystal Reports Advanced COMP 1288 IT Project Management COMP 2252 Business Intelligence with Crystal Reports COMP 2255 Business Intelligence Analytics with Tableau COMP 4670 Oracle 11g Administration Workshop 1 COMP 4671 Oracle 11g Administration Workshop 2 COMP 4677 MS SQL Server 2008 Administration COMP 4678 MS SQL Server 2008 Development COMP 4679 Business Intelligence with SSRS* COMP 4681 Business Intelligence with SSAS* * COMP 1630 must be completed prior to taking any higher-level database courses.
COMPUTING and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Elective courses offered this term:
Required core courses offered every term*:
bcit.ca/computing/pts 604.432.8465
COMP 1045 A+ Certification Preparation
COMP 1409 Introduction to Software Development 1
The IT profession uses industry-standard methods and tools. Learning to analyze business processes, gather information, and document and communicate specifications are the keys to successfully building scalable information systems.
COMP 1288 IT Project Management
COMP 1451 Introduction to Software Development 2
COMP 2771 Linux Scripts and Shell Programming
COMP 2831 Systems Analysis and System Design
Courses offered this term: COMM 1110 Writing for the Web COMP 1250 Crystal Reports 1 COMP 1251 Crystal Reports 2
COMP 3701 MS Windows Active Directory COMP 3771 Windows Shell Scripting * COMP 2654 should be completed first, followed by COMP 3821. Additional courses in Linux and security are offered in other terms.
COMPTIA A+ HARDWARE TECHNICIAN bcit.ca/computing/pts
COMP 2831 Systems Analysis and Systems Design
CompTIA A+ is a computer-industry certification that is recognized around the world. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the A+ industry certification. The CompTIA certification process is separate from BCIT and requires that an exam be written through a third party. Please search “CompTIA” online for details about A+ as well as the exam process.
COMP 2832 Agile Software Development with Scrum
Course offered this term:
COMP 1253 Crystal Reports Advanced COMP 1288 IT Project Management COMP 1630 Relational Database Design and SQL COMP 2255 Business Intelligence Analytics with Tableau
COMP 3771 Windows Shell Scripting
NETWORKING AND SECURITY DESIGN bcit.ca/computing/pts 604.432.8635 or 604.432.8465
The School of Computing’s computing (COMP) courses in networking cover current industry standards in depth. Learn to think beyond a one-vendor, version-specific solution.
APPLIED NETWORK ADMINISTRATION AND DESIGN –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/5515acert This hands-on program teaches the design, set-up, and administration of local- and wide-area networks. Students who already have some business and IT experience will learn data communication and network theory plus the design, installation, and administration of multi-platform networks. Many of these courses provide preparation for industry certifications.
Required courses offered this term: COMP 2654 Data Communication and LAN Design* COMP 2765 Linux Operating System Fundamentals COMP 3700 MS Windows Server 2008 Administration COMP 3705 Applied Network Security COMP 3821 Enterprise Network Design with TCP* COMP 4912 Applied Virtual Networks
COMP 1045 CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation
SOFTWARE and mobile DEVELOPMENT
bcit.ca/computing/pts 604.432.8465 If you have the mindset to develop software by writing code in a programming language, the following programs can help you find a very rewarding career. All programming courses begin with Introduction to Software Development 1 (COMP 1409) followed by Introduction to Software Development 2 (COMP 1451). These are the foundations in object-oriented programming (OOP) and are the prerequisites for all other intermediatelevel programming languages. If you are serious about becoming an application programmer, you should understand multiple programming languages and environments.
APPLIED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6958acert Learn to design, build, and deploy software applications. This program is aimed at three audiences: students who want to learn programming, existing programmers who want to learn new languages, and candidates for advanced programming credentials. Applied Software Development is the first step towards the CST diploma and degree, as well as the prerequisite for the three higher-level credentials: Web and Mobile Application Development, .NET Application Software Development, and Advanced Java Web Development.
Elective courses offered this term: After COMP 1451, move onto any intermediate-level COMP 2600-series programming course:
COMP 2613 Java Application Development COMP 2614 .NET Windows Application Development in C# COMP 2617 C++ for OO Development 1 COMP 2618 C++ for OO Development 2 COMP 2832 Agile Software Development with Scrum After you have completed any COMP 2600-level programming course:
COMP 3912 iOS Application Development for iPhone and iPad * Complete COMP 1409 prior to COMP 1451, not concurrently. After you have completed your first COMP 2600-series course, then complete COMP 2831.
ADVANCED JAVA WEB DEVELOPMENT –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6445acert Advanced Java Development is a second-level credential that is built on top of our Applied Software Development Associate Certificate. You must already have full understanding of OOP. Systems analysis and design are also required in order to properly understand these higher-level Java courses. Graduates of this program will be able to build and deploy Java webbased and large-scale enterprise applications.
Required courses offered this term*: COMP 3613 Introduction to Java Web Application Design COMP 3617 Android and Mobile Applications in Java COMP 3831 Object Oriented Analysis and Design COMP 4613 Advanced Java Web Development Elective courses offered this year: COMP 1288 IT Project Management COMP 2051 Advanced Web Development with JavaScript and AJAX COMP 2832 Agile Software Development with Scrum COMP 4655 JEE Application Development (offered in winter 2014)
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.NET APPLICATION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT bcit.ca/computing/pts Microsoft .NET is a variety of tools and technologies to build software applications with less work, making use of a consistent programming model. The .NET Framework supports the interoperability of multiple programming languages using .NET Library components and coded solutions using Common Runtime Languages to execute programs specifically for .NET. Students must have the ability to understand OOP languages before starting these courses.
CST LADDERED CREDENTIALS PATH 1
2
APPLIED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
APPLIED COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
COMPUTER SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
COMP 2614 .NET Windows Development in C#
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
COMP 2870 ASP.NET with C#
COMP 3618 Advanced .NET Application Development in C# COMP 3972 SharePoint Foundation Development (offered in winter 2014) COMP 3973 Web Applications with ASP.NET MVC
WEB TECHNOLOGIES–ADVANCED WEB AND MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6465acert Students who already know how to write code in OOP languages will learn to use scripting technologies along with web programming in Java and ASP.NET to create software applications. This advanced program requires completion of the Applied Software Development Associate Certificate prior to starting. A solid understanding of multiple OOP languages, and systems analysis and design are required in order to properly understand web application development.
Required courses offered this term:
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
APPLIED WEB DEVELOPMENT–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6957acert This program teaches students how to hand-code with mark-up tools, model data, analyze and document business processes, define requirements, communicate specifications, and work in teams. Graduates will be able to plan, design, and build websites using industry standards. A variety of technical electives are also available covering current open-source scripting tools.
Required courses offered this term: COMP 1630 Relational Database Design and SQL COMP 1850 Web Development and Design 1* COMP 1911 JavaScript Workshop COMP 1950 Web Development and Design 2 COMP 1956 Web Graphics COMP 2831 Systems Analysis and Systems Design
COMP 1911 JavaScript Workshop
Elective courses offered this term:
COMP 1950 Web Development and Design 2
COMM 1110 Writing for the Web
COMP 2051 Advanced Web Development with JavaScript and AJAX
COMP 1288 IT Project Management
COMP 2053 XML for Web Development COMP 2870 ASP.NET with C# COMP 2920 Web Scripting with PHP 2 COMP 3613 Introduction to Java Web Application Design Elective courses offered this term: COMP 2052 Android and Mobile Application Development with PhoneGap COMP 3912 iOS Application Development for iPhone and iPad
bcit.ca/cas/computingparttime/credentials/ladder 604.432.8465 The School of Computing offers part-time students the opportunity to complete either standalone credential programs or a series of smaller credentials leading to a diploma or bachelor’s degree.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS–CST DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY
Courses offered this year:
COMP 3608 .NET Rapid Prototyping with XAML (offered in winter 2014)
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (CST)
COMP 1920 Server-side Web Scripting with PHP 1 COMP 2051 Advanced Web Development with JavaScript and AJAX COMP 2052 Android and Mobile Application Development with PhoneGap COMP 2053 XML for Web Development COMP 2850 Applied Google Analytics * Complete COMP 1850 first or have equivalent HTML knowledge prior to enrolling in other courses. If you already have the skills taught in COMP 1850, then begin with COMP 1950 and complete one elective to make up the credits.
COMP 3973 Web Applications with ASP.NET MVC
bcit.ca/5500pdiplt The part-time CST Diploma of Technology begins with the Applied Software Development (ASD) and Applied Computer Information Systems Associate Certificates (ACIS). These two credentials must be completed prior to starting the Computer Systems Certificate. Full-time students should register in no more than one part-time course while attending full time. Students who complete the CST diploma may then apply for the bachelor’s degree on either a full- or parttime basis.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS –CST BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY bcit.ca/study/programs/cstbtechpts 604.432.8644 The Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems is built on top of the CST Diploma of Technology and may be completed full or part time. It offers students several popular specialization areas including: database, distributed systems, human computer interface, network security administration, and network security development. The Games Development specialization is full time however a few courses are offered to part-time CST Bachelor of Technology students during the day. Visit our web page for more information.
Courses offered this term: COMP 2653 CST Foundations 1 COMP 3653 CST Foundations 4 COMP 7005 Computer Networks and Protocols COMP 7006 Network Security Administration 1 COMP 7031 Wireless and Mobile Applications Development 1 COMP 7036 Applied Research Methods in Software Development COMP 7061 Distributed Systems Principles COMP 7071 Database Design COMP 7081 Technical Issues in Software Development COMP 7401 Advanced Topics in Programming Methodology (Robotics) COMP 8045 Major Project 1 COMP 8046 Major Project 2 COMP 8081 Management Issues in Software Engineering COMP 8521 Selected Topics in Advanced Interface Design COMP 8571 Selected Topics in Database
30 BCIT Part-time Studies Fall Term: September–December 2013
COMPUTING and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES Engineering and Technical Studies involves mathematics and science in designing, building, maintaining, and managing the many things we encounter in our daily lives—from the buildings around us to the latest electronic devices. After you qualify as a technician or technologist through a certificate or diploma program, enrol to complete advanced studies or a degree. CUSTOMIZED INDUSTRY TRAINING SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
ARCHITECTURAL AND BUILDING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
bcit.ca/construction/industry 604.456.1012
604.412.7477
Are you looking for flexible, cost-effective training solutions customized to meet the needs of your organization? The School of Construction and the Environment will customize a training program for your organization based on any of our current programs of study. Training programs range in duration from a half-day to six months and are offered in both full- and part-time formats. Work with us to build your human resource capacity, prepare for growth or change, comply with policy developments, and eliminate travel expenses often associated with professional development. Contact us to discuss training opportunities in areas such as:
Learn more at an information session. Visit bcit.ca/infosessions to register.
> >Aboriginal Training > >Architectural and Building Engineering > >Construction Operations and Management > >Public Works and Infrastructure Management SCHOOL OF ENERGY bcit.ca/energy/industry 604.432.8769 The School of Energy invites you to contact our Industry Services Department to discuss employee testing, training, or upgrading needs. Our range of full-time or part-time programs can be delivered at your site or ours. We also offer face-to-face, online, or distance-education formats to meet your training needs in the energy, electrical, mechanical, and process sectors.
ARCHITECTURAL AND BUILDING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY–CERTIFICATE OF TECHNOLOGY
Areas of Study >> Architectural and Building Engineering Technology >> CAD Training Centre >> Civil Engineering and Civil Technology >> Construction Management >> Customized Industry Training
bcit.ca/5910certt
>> Electronics
Take this program if you want to advance your career or are currently working in designing or building offices for homes and small commercial projects, material supplier and installer companies, estimating, real-estate marketing, property management, and municipal offices.
>> Engineering Technologies
Courses offered this term:
>> Interior Design
BLDC 1050 Materials and Methods 1 BLDC 1200 Construction 1A BLDC 1205 Construction 1B BLDC 1300 Estimating 1 BLDC 1500 BC Building Code: Part 9 (SFD) BLDC 2000 Architectural Planning 1 BLDC 2005 Architectural Planning 2
>> Environmental Engineering Technology >> Fire Protection >> Fluid Power >> Maintenance Management >> Manufacturing >> Mechanical >> Mechanical Systems >> Nondestructive Testing >> Oil and Gas Processing >> Power Engineering
BLDC 2050 Materials and Methods 2 BLDC 2150 Introduction to Construction Economics BLDC 2200 Construction 2A BLDC 2400 Architectural CAD 1 BLDC 2405 Architectural CAD 2 BLDC 3050 Building Envelope Performance BLDT 2011 Construction Documents and Contracts DRFT 1000 Architectural Drafting
ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES
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BUILDING ENGINEERING/BUILDING SCIENCE –MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE bcit.ca/m200masc 604.432.8645 This program offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that combines the theory and practical skills necessary to deliver durable, healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings. This two-year, full-time program may be studied on a part-time basis to be completed within five years. Students who meet the entry requirements but who do not wish to enrol in the program, may register for a total of two courses with departmental approval.
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
BSCI 9000 Building Science 1 F BSCI 9020 Building Materials F BSCI 9050 Research Methods F BSCI 9060 Advanced Acoustics F BSCI 9100
Building Science 2* W
* The prerequisite for BCSI 9100 is Building Science 1.
BUILDING SCIENCE–MASTER OF ENGINEERING bcit.ca/m100meng 604.432.8645
Approved electives offered this term:
Courses offered this term:
BLDC 3060 Building Envelope Laboratory
BLDC 1050 Materials and Methods 1
BLDG 1137 Building Envelope Solutions
BLDC 1200 Construction 1A
BLDG 1825 BC Building Code: Multi-Unit and Small Buildings
BLDC 1205 Construction 1B
BLDG 1830 BC Building Code: Part 3 Introduction
BLDC 1300 Estimating 1
BLDG 1835 BC Building Code: Part 3 Advanced
BLDC 1500 BC Building Code: Part 9 (SFD)
This program is designed to provide students from various engineering disciplines with a set of advanced knowledge and skills to achieve a holistic understanding of building performance through a core component of courses, specialized elective technical courses, and a research project. This one-year, full-time program may be studied on a part-time basis to be completed within five years. Students who meet the entry requirements but who do not wish to enrol in the program may register for a total of two courses with departmental approval.
BLDG 2800 Autodesk Revit
BLDC 2050 Materials and Methods 2
Courses offered this year:
BLDG 2805 Autodesk Revit 2 BLDG 2900 Autodesk Revit For Structures BLDG 3840 Computer Construction Estimating BLDG 4425 Advanced CG for Architecture GROW 1000 Green Roofs–Details, Installation, and Maintenance
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/515gacert Gain a competency skill level to work in the field of housing and small-building design and construction. Take this program if you want to advance your career or are currently working in designing or building offices, with construction documents, with material suppliers and installers, in estimating, and in municipal offices. All credits earned may be applied to the Architectural and Building Engineering Technology Certificate of Technology.
BUILDING DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL CAD –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/515hacert This program will provide you with a competency skill level to work in the field of housing design and presentation graphics. Take this program if you want to advance your career or are currently working in home design offices, with material suppliers, in retail and realestate marketing, and in municipal offices. All credits earned may be applied to the Architectural and Building Engineering Technology Associate Certificate.
FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
BSCI 9000 Building Science 1 F BSCI 9020 Building Materials F BSCI 9050 Research Methods F BSCI 9060 Advanced Acoustics F BSCI 9100
Building Science 2* W
* The prerequisite for BSCI 9100 is Building Science 1.
Courses offered this term: BLDC 1200 Construction 1A BLDC 2000 Architectural Planning 1 BLDC 2005 Architectural Planning 2 BLDC 2400 Architectural CAD 1 BLDC 2405 Architectural CAD 2 DRFT 1000 Architectural Drafting
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ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING–CERTIFICATE
Elective courses offered this term:
HOUSE INSPECTION COURSES
bcit.ca/6530cert
BLDG 1830 BC Building Code: Part 3 Introduction
bcit.ca/5610nobcit 604.412.7477
This program is designed to provide the essential skills necessary to work as a junior to intermediate estimator in a building- or civil-construction firm. With this foundation, graduates will have the ability to meet the growing demand for skilled construction estimators.
BLDT 1071 Introduction to Computers in Construction
Courses offered this term: BLDC 1050 Materials and Methods 1
GROW 1000 Green Roofs–Details, Installation, and Maintenance
BCIT, in cooperation with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC), offers a series of courses in the inspection field. BCIT offers the following courses that meet the academic requirements of ASTTBC for (CHI) Certification. A final grade of 70% in each course is required by ASTTBC. For specifics on requirements for certification, please contact ASTTBC, 604.585.2788 or email techinfo@asttbc.org.
BLDC 1300 Estimating 1
SURV 1104 Basic Surveying with Total Stations
Courses offered this term:
BLDC 1500 BC Building Code: Part 9 (SFD)
SURV 5108 Fundamentals of Surveying
BLDC 1500 BC Building Code: Part 9 (SFD)
BLDC 2050 Materials and Methods 2
BLDT 1081 Introduction to Green Building Construction Practices BLDT 1091 Organizational Behaviour in Construction Industry
BLDC 3050 Building Envelope Performance
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
BLDC 3150 Materials and Methods 3
bcit.ca/7730acert
BLDG 1137 Building Envelope Solutions BLDG 1830 BC Building Code: Part 3 Introduction BLDG 3840 Computer Construction Estimating BLDT 1021 Construction Drawings BLDT 1031 Site Processes in Construction BLDT 1041 Basic Estimating with Computer Applications BLDT 1051 Technical Writing and Communications BLDT 2011 Construction Documents and Contracts BLDT 2061 Computer Applications in Construction
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
If you have completed the Construction Operations program, this is the next step to advance your career. This program provides you with the skills and knowledge to successfully supervise many aspects of construction operations. Job opportunities are varied and an increasing number of employers are looking for employees who have successfully completed the program.
BLDT 2011 Construction Documents and Contracts BLDT 2021 Basic Project Management Skills
BLDG 2945 House Inspection 4: Field Inspection
CAD TRAINING CENTRE Authorised Training Centre
bcit.ca/cad 604.432.8521
BLDT 2081 Environmental Legislation
BCIT’s CAD Training Centre is an Autodesk Authorized Training Centre that offers introductory to advanced AutoCAD training. Specialized courses for mechanical design are also offered for Autodesk® Inventor® and SolidWorks®. Start by taking individual courses, then enrol in the Associate Certificate program.
BLDT 2091 Construction Estimating
Courses offered this term:
BLDT 2051 Construction Materials and Assemblies
HOME IMPROVEMENT SERIES
AICO 1000 AutoCAD 1
604.412.7411
AICO 2000 AutoCAD 2
This series of courses is aimed at homeowners, property managers, contractors, and others interested in smallscale residential design and improvement. The courses require no prerequisites and may be taken in any order. These short, introductory courses are offered in this series on a credit and non-credit basis.
AICO 3001 AutoCAD 3D
Courses offered this term: BLDG 0001 Building Your Own House
BLDT 1041 Basic Estimating with Computer Applications
BLDG 0004 Residential Blueprint Reading
BLDT 1051 Technical Writing and Communications
GROW 0001 Green Roofs–Concepts, Systems, and Incentives
BLDT 1061 Basic Management and Ethics
GROW 1000 Green Roofs–Details, Installation, and Maintenance
ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES
BLDG 2935 House Inspection 3: Report Writing
BLDT 2041 Basic Construction Design Principles
BLDT 2071 Safety Legislation
BLDT 1031 Site Processes in Construction
BLDG 2925 House Inspection 2
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN TECHNOLOGY –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
BCIT and the Vancouver Regional Construction Association jointly offer a multi-level, part-time training program for people who wish to enter the construction industry, or for those in the industry wishing to enhance their career potential. This program is open to anyone, subject to minimum entrance requirements (Grade 10 math and English), and is specifically designed to accommodate individuals with a trades background. The program consists of 18 credits of required courses and a minimum of six credits of electives.
BLDT 1021 Construction Drawings
BLDG 2915 House Inspection 1
BLDT 2031 Technical Writing and Interpersonal Skills
BLDT 2061 Computer Applications in Construction
BLDT 1011 Applied Construction Mathematics
BLDC 3060 Building Envelope Laboratory
Courses offered this term:
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Courses offered this term:
BLDC 3050 Building Envelope Performance
AICO 3010
AutoCAD: Advanced
AICO 3025 Revit MEP AICO 4044 Autodesk Inventor AICO 4048 SolidWorks 1 AICO 4148
Solidworks 2
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CIVIL ENGINEERING AND CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
ELECTRONICS ELECTRONICS–BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT –BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
bcit.ca/5410icert
bcit.ca/cm 604.412.7469
Throughout the year, we offer courses in soil mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology, concrete, steel, timber, asphalt, water supply, road design, contract administration, and land subdivision and development.
Graduates will be able to select and manage suitable construction projects with education in human resources, scheduling, law, labour relations, equipment management, and business skills.
This degree program develops strong analytical foundations in mathematics, physics, and engineering science as well as engineering-level design knowledge in electrical, automation, and communication systems.
Courses offered this term:
Courses offered this term:
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CIVL 1021
Graphical Communications
CMGT 7100 Construction Project Controls 1
CIVL 1120 Statics
CMGT 7110 Construction Project Controls 2
CIVL 1580 Construction Materials Testing Fundamentals
CMGT 7160 Construction Statistics
CIVL 2021 Computer Aided Drafting
CMGT 7205 Construction Equipment Management
CIVL 2023 Concrete Technology
CMGT 7220 Health and Safety
CIVL 2070
Introduction to Structural Design
CMGT 7246 Quality Management In Construction
CIVL 2140
Introduction to Soil Mechanics
CMGT 7255 Quality Auditing
CIVL 2151
Introduction to Urban Traffic Engineering
CMGT 7330 Finance for Construction Managers
Introduction to Hydraulics
CMGT 7535 Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
Reinforced Concrete Design 2
CMGT 7605 Industrial Relations
CIVL 2161 CIVL 4173
bcit.ca/8900btech 604.451.6892
Courses offered this term: ELEX 0362 Matlab/Simulink Tutorial ELEX 7020 Multivariable Calculus and Dynamic Systems ELEX 7021 Scientific Computing 1 ELEX 7030 Thermodynamics ELEX 7110
Linear Physical Systems
ELEX 7230 Electromagnetism ELEX 7240 Electric Machines ELEX 7250 Communication Theory and Applications ELEX 8170 Industrial System Electrical Design ELEX 8300 Industry Project
CMGT 7800 Project Reports
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
bcit.ca/study/programs/publicworks 604.431.4969
CMGT 7840 Technical Presentations
These courses are aimed at municipal workers who want to increase their knowledge of the operational and maintenance aspects of municipal infrastructure.
CMGT 8050 Budgeting/Conceptual Estimating
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS
Courses offered this term: PUBW 1001 Introduction to Public Works Operations PUBW 1105 Waste Water Operator 1 PUBW 1114 Water Operator 1 PUBW 1141 Municipal Plan Reading
CMGT 8060 Risk Management in Design and Construction of Buildings CMGT 8600 Management of Project Stakeholders CMGT 8700 Project Proposals CMGT 8800 Industry-Based Project
INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT –MASTER OF SCIENCE
Gigi_Machtaler@bcit.ca 604.432.8237 Study theoretical and practical courses in electrical, electronics, and computer engineering. All of the following courses can carry credits towards the full-time diploma program, and selected ones can be used as credits in the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering program.
Courses offered this term: ELEX 1105 Circuit Analysis 1
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY –DISTANCE EDUCATION
ELEX 1115 Digital Techniques 1 bcit.ca/0055nobcit 604.453.4016 Arezou_Pouria@bcit.ca
bcit.ca/construction/study/options/distance 1.800.663.3606
Offered in partnership with the University of Bath (UK), this program contains units on management, economics, law, human resources, and strategy in construction. This program is offered in distance-learning format with two residential sessions.
We offer flexible, self-paced distance education courses in civil technology. You may enrol in various courses at any time and have up to one year from the registration date to complete any course. Courses are available this term in the following program areas: graphical communications, transportation planning, construction contracts, aggregates, concrete technology, soils technology, and subdivision planning or design.
ELEX 2105 Circuit Analysis 2
ELEX 2115 Digital Techniques 2 ELEX 2120 Electronics Circuits 1
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS Gigi_Machtaler@bcit.ca 604.432.8237 These two courses are intended for those who require a basic working knowledge of electronics for their jobs or those who want to learn more about electronics. Students earn a Statement of Completion in Electronics (Basics) upon successful completion of both courses.
Courses offered this term: TELX 1175 Electronics: Passive Devices TELX 1176 Electronics: Solid-State Devices
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ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
FLUID POWER
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING –BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Interested in hydraulics and pneumatics? We offer courses in fluid power to help prepare you for the certification exams offered by the Fluid Power Society. The courses are modular in nature and, when combined, can be used for transfer credit in trades and technology programs at BCIT. For more information, email mechtech@bcit.ca
bcit.ca/8060btech 604.432.8539 Learn the skills you need to be part of an engineering team working on the investigation and clean-up of existing environmental problems or the planning, design, and construction of new projects in order to minimize environmental damage.
bcit.ca/pts/trades 604.432.8521
Course offered this term:
Upon completion of the Interior Design Certificate, you can proceed to the Interior Design Diploma of Technology program by completing the following four bridging courses. Students must complete the certificate and the four bridging courses to complete the first year of the diploma.
Bridging courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING/SUMMER ’14–S
INTD 1360 Computer Technology for Interior Design F W S
FPWR 1000 Industrial Hydraulics
INTD 2330 Business Practices
F W S
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
INTD 2460 Construction Drawings 2
F W S
See the Applied and Natural Sciences section, page 12.
INTD 2600 Introduction to Commercial Design
F W S
EENG 7213 Environmental Methods and Techniques
GEOMATICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
INTERIOR DESIGN–DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY
EENG 7215 Applied Hydraulics
See the Applied and Natural Sciences section, page 12.
bcit.ca/6160pdiplt
INTERIOR DESIGN
The diploma program focuses on commercial design and emphasizes the technical information and skills required to obtain work in the interior design field. The certificate and bridging courses are prerequisites for the diploma.
Second-generation* courses offered this term: EENG 7200 Principles of Sustainability EENG 7211 Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
EENG 7216 Soil Mechanic and Hydrogeology EENG 7717 Hydrology for EET EENG 7719 Survey for EET EENG 8220 Foundation of Sustainable Energy EENG 8290 Air Quality Management EENG 8300 Applied Research Skills * Refer to our web page for important information on applying to firstor second-generation courses.
FIRE PROTECTION
INTERIOR DESIGN–CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6160mcert 604.456.8150 Seeking employment in the residential retail interior design field? This program will provide you with an efficient means of entry into interior design and related fields. Students can start the program in the fall, winter, and spring/summer.
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING/SUMMER ’14–S
Courses offered this year: FALL ’13–F
WINTER ’14–W
SPRING/SUMMER ’14–S
BLDG 2800 Autodesk Revit*
F W S
COMM 2320 Communications 2 for Interior Design W S INTD 3100
Design Theory 2
F W
INTD 3110
Graphic Presentation 2
F W
F W S
INTD 3300 Commercial Design Studio A W S
COMM 1120 Communication 1 for Interior Design
F W S
INTD 3310 Materials and Environmental Factors
F S
bcit.ca/675facert 604.432.8521
INTD 1100
Design Theory 1
F W S
INTD 3330 Lighting 1
F W
Learn the latest industry standards and systems. Many of these courses meet part of the basic academic competencies required for certification by the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) as a Fire Protection Technician in appropriate disciplines.
INTD 1110
Fibres and Fabrics
F W S
INTD 3340 3D Computer Rendering for Interior Design S
INTD 1115
Base Building Materials
F W S
INTD 3345 Vector Works for Interior Design F
INTD 1145
Visual Communication 1: Drafting Elements
FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION AND TESTING –ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
Courses offered this term: FIRE 1050 Electrical and Electronics for Fire Protection Inspection FIRE 1075
BC Fire Code 1
FIRE 2075
BC Fire Code 2
AICO 1160
AutoCAD for Interior Design
INTD 3370 Design History 2
F S
F W S
INTD 4300 Commercial Design Studio B
F W
INTD 1230 Introduction to Lighting
F W S
INTD 4310
F S
INTD 1245 Visual Communication 2: Drafting Applications
F W S
INTD 1310
F W S
Freehand Drawing
Interior Construction and Renovation
INTD 4320 Construction Drawings 3 W S INTD 4330 Lighting 2 W S INTD 4340 Project Management W
FIRE 2077 Emergency Lighting Systems
INTD 1345 Visual Communication 3: Drafting Graphics
F W S
INTD 4350 Millwork Drawing and Furniture Design
FIRE 2080
AutoSprinkler/Standpipe Testing
INTD 1370
F W S
FIRE 2084
Fire Alarm Systems: Inspection and Testing
INTD 2130 Colour for Interior Design
F W S
INTD 4360 Building Codes and Barrier-Free for Interior Design W S
FIRE 2086
Smoke Control and HVAC Systems
INTD 2300 Residential Studio A
F W S
FIRE 2088
Special Fire Suppression Systems
INTD 2320 Graphic Presentation 1
F W S
INTD 2350 Detailing and Construction Materials
F W S
INTD 2360 Construction Drawings 1
F W S
INTD 2400 Residential Studio B
F W S
INTD 2500 Residential Directed Studies Project
F W S
ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES
Design History 1
F W
INTD 4370 Marketing and Practicum S INTD 4600 Commercial Directed Studies Project S JOIN 4350 Joinery Fundamentals for Interior Design F W LIBS 7001 Critical Reading and Writing
F W S
* Interior Design students can take this elective course instead of Vector Works for Interior Design (INTD 3345).
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Courses offered this term: NDTE 1151 Materials and Processes NDTE 1170 Ultrasonics Level 1
OIL AND GAS PROCESSING 604.451.6730
These courses provide individuals with an opportunity to gain fundamental practical knowledge about the processes, equipment, technologies, regulations, and safety requirements used in Western Canada’s oil and gas industry. Some courses will allow a focus on either the oil or natural gas aspects of the industry. The emphasis is on practical plant and equipment operations. Some courses are computer-delivered and require computer and modelling access.
Courses offered this term: OAGP 1001 Oil and Gas Industry Overview OAGP 1001 Oil and Gas Industry Overview (NET) OAGP 3001 Gas Processing and Compression (NET)
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT professional
bcit.ca/5020nobcit 604.432.8521 The Maintenance Management Professional certification program is a series of modules developed by the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada. If you aspire to a management position, or work in maintenance management and want formal training, this is the program for you.
Courses offered this term: PEMA 1000 Maintenance Management: Introduction
MECHANICAL
bcit.ca/mechanicalengineering 604.432.8521 Choose from a variety of fundamental to advanced courses in mechanical engineering to grow your career or prepare for entrance to a full-time program.
Courses offered this term: MECH 1000 Drafting Fundamentals for Mechanical MECH 2240 Strength of Materials MECH 2241 Engineering Mechanics 2
PEMA 2000 Production and Operations Management
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
PEMA 3001 Maintenance Tactics
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE
MANUFACTURING
Gain skills in the area of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for buildings as well as energy efficiency. The courses are designed for students with a background in architecture, engineering, and construction. Take one course or work towards the Associate Certificate.
MANUFACTURING–BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY bcit.ca/btechmfg 604.432.8521 This program provides an avenue for graduate technologists and engineers to enhance their technical and management skills in production design and manufacturing processes.
Courses offered this term: MTEC 7045 Industrial Design Process MTEC 7092 Degree Project Planning and Management MTEC 8046 Principles of Lean Systems
bcit.ca/6760acert 604.432.8521
Courses offered this term: AICO 3025 Revit MEP MSYS 2020 HVAC Load Analysis MSYS 2040 Mechanical Systems for Buildings MSYS 4080 Automatic Sprinkler Systems Design 1
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
bcit.ca/5025nobcit 604.456.8027
POWER ENGINEERING
bcit.ca/energy/powereng 604.456.8027 Power engineers operate, maintain, and manage industrial power and process plants. These plants are associated with various industries, such as pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, food processing, electrical generation, petroleum refining, and institutional mechanical systems. Provincial regulations require that plant personnel be certified prior to assuming positions of responsibility in the operating of fired pressure equipment. Power Engineering courses prepare you for certification by the BC Safety Authority.
Courses offered this term: POWR 0107 Boiler Safety Awareness POWR 0108 Refrigeration Safety Awareness
POWER ENGINEERING–DISTANCE EDUCATION bcit.ca/files/energy/powereng/pdf/ powerenginfo_2011_final.pdf 604.432.8390 Move your power engineering career forward by upgrading to a higher level of certification. Power Engineering distance-education courses blend traditional correspondence materials with web-based assignments and assessments. Programs prepare you to write the Power Engineering Certification examinations in BC and other provinces. You must satisfy all of the BC Safety Authority requirements for practical qualifying experience relative to the level of certificate for which you are planning to write. Download the PDF for details on programs including Refrigeration Plant Operator and Fifth to First Class.
These courses meet the recommended training course guidelines of the Canadian Government Specifications Board and assume candidates possess basic mathematical skills and prior knowledge of materials and processes.
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ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES
ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES
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ENGINEERING and TECHNICAL STUDIES
BASIC HEALTH SCIENCES
bcit.ca/health/study 604.432.8831 These courses can help you upgrade your knowledge and skills, or meet prerequisites for entrance to health sciences programs.
Courses offered this term: BHSC 0012 Biology 12 Challenge Exam BHSC 0100 Human Biology BHSC 1119 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology BHSC 1146 Human Behaviour BHSC 2219 Anatomy and Physiology for Cardiology BHSC 3302 Cardiac Pathophysiology BHSC 7601 Sectional Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis BHSC 7602 Sectional Anatomy of the Neck and Thorax BHSC 7603 Sectional Anatomy of the Head BHSC 7604 Sectional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology 1 PSYC 1102 Introductory Psychology 2
CARDIAC SCIENCES
bcit.ca/study/programs/cardiac 604.434.1610 or 1.800.434.1610 We offer a diploma in non-invasive cardiology, a postdiploma in cardiovascular technology, and a post-diploma certificate in pacemaker technology. Visit our web pages for complete details.
CARDIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY–DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY bcit.ca/530adiplt
CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY –DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY bcit.ca/530bdiplt
PACEMAKER TECHNOLOGY –ADVANCED SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/7860ascert
Distance-education courses offered this term by guided/online/D2L learning: BHSC 1119 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology BHSC 1146 Human Behaviour BHSC 2219 Anatomy and Physiology for Cardiology BHSC 3302 Cardiac Pathophysiology BMET 1107 Basic Cardiac Instrumentation and Electricity CARD 1101 Introduction to Cardiology CARD 1103 Medical Terminology CARD 1186 Patient Care for Allied Health
CARD 3205 Introduction to Health Informatics CARD 3280 Introduction to Cardiac Rehabilitation CARD 3330 Electrocardiography and Pacemakers
HEALTH SCIENCES
CARD 3360 Cardiac Pharmacology CARD 4201 Concepts in Ambulatory ECG CARD 4202 Concepts in Exercise Tolerance Testing CARD 4203 Concepts in Pacemakers CARD 5301 Concepts in Electrophysiology CARD 5302 Pacemaker/ICD Implant CARD 5303 Pacemaker/ICD Follow-up CARD 5304 Pacemaker/ICD Case Studies
DENTAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
bcit.ca/comp0285,comp0885,comp0985 Do you have multi-tasking abilities, strong attention to detail, and well-developed communication skills? Prepare for a new career as a dental receptionist in just a few months part time. Gain hands-on experience in dental computer office reception procedures, insurance, and billing. Students who successfully complete these three courses will receive a BCIT Statement of Completion.
The field of health sciences encompasses protection, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and management. The discipline includes professionals who are dedicated to preventing disease and accidents, practitioners who contribute to successful medical treatments, and managers who keep everything on track. We offer the widest choice of health sciences programs in BC, and many of our programs are the only ones of their kind. Areas of Study >> Basic Health Sciences >> Cardiac Science Technologies
Courses offered this term:
>> Dental Office Receptionist
COMP 0285 Dental Office Computer Systems
>> Health Care Management
COMP 0885 Dental Office Receptionist
>> Medical Imaging
COMP 0985 Dental Office Insurance Billing Systems
>> Medical Office Assistant
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
bcit.ca/health/hcm hcm@bcit.ca
HEALTH LEADERSHIP–ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
>> Nuclear Medicine >> Occupational Health and Safety >> Specialty Nursing
bcit.ca/6860adcert These programs and courses are designed to inspire and educate health leaders who wish to develop their leadership and management skills and foster positive change for a sustainable health system. Our courses provide opportunities for applied learning to ensure that students graduate not only with sound theoretical knowledge but also with the competencies to apply that knowledge immediately in the workforce. Students are expected to achieve learning outcomes at the equivalent of third- and fourth-year level of post-secondary studies. Courses are based on the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework, a leadership capability profile that originated in British Columbia and has been adopted across Canada. To determine if these courses and programs are for you, request an assessment through our web page: bcit.ca/health/hcm
CARD 1285 Communication for Allied Health Professionals CARD 2201 ECG Interpretation CARD 2202 Cardiology Diagnostic Testing Methodology HEALTH SCIENCES
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Courses offered this term: HLED 7110 Fundamentals for Emerging Health Leaders HLED 7120 Canadian Health System HLED 7140 Leading Sustainability in Health Care HLED 8280 Leadership Integrative Project
MEDICAL IMAGING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY –ADVANCED SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/5840ascert 604.432.8727
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING –ADVANCED SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/7950ascert 604.432.8727
MEDICAL IMAGING–BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT–ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE bcit.ca/6570acert 604.451.7198 Medical office assistants work as administrators in the healthcare industry. They must possess strong client service skills as well as excellent organization and communication skills. The program’s courses have been carefully designed to provide students with the skills and resources necessary to be successful. The courses include Anatomy and Terminology, Medical Documentation, Medical Billing, Medical Office Practice, Clinical Procedures, Transcription, and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) Management. After completing all of the courses successfully, the students will be placed into a practicum setting in the health industry to gain practical work experience.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
bcit.ca/6850cert 604.432.8429 Trained safety professionals are in demand. This program has been training students for industry for 30 years. Our 45-credit certificate program, delivered via distance education, allows students to work full time while studying. We also offer a few specialized classroom-based courses at Burnaby Campus.
Distance-education blended courses (print with online component) offered this term: OCHS 1000 OHS Fundamentals OCHS 1020 CRSP Exam Preparation OCHS 1100 BC OHS Legislation OCHS 1200 Accident Causation and Analysis
Courses offered this term:
OCHS 1600 Business Law
OFFC 1001 Anatomy and Terminology 1
OCHS 2100 OHS Legislation
OFFC 1002 Anatomy and Terminology 2
OCHS 2200 Safety Program Design
OFFC 1004 Medical Billing
OCHS 2320 Workplace Hazards and Controls 1
OFFC 1006 Medical Office Practice
OCHS 2340 Workplace Hazards and Controls 2
OFFC 1020 Transcription
OCHS 2420 Hazardous Materials Management
OFFC 1040 Clinical Procedures
OCHS 2440 Emergency Preparedness and Response
OFFC 1050 Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) Management
OCHS 3200 Safety System Analysis
BHSC 7601 Sectional Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis
OFFC 1060 Medical Documentation
OCHS 3360 Workplace Hazards and Controls 3
BHSC 7602 Sectional Anatomy of the Neck and Thorax
OFFC 2000 Practicum
OCHS 3520 Ergonomics
bcit.ca/8300btech 604.432.8727 Significant technical and clinical developments in medical imaging technology have dramatically increased the skills and responsibilities required of imaging technologists. In many parts of the world, baccalaureate education is now the standard for medical imaging technologists. This program provides formal recognition of the high level of education required by the profession.
Distance-education courses offered this term by guided learning:
BHSC 7603 Sectional Anatomy of the Head BHSC 7604 Sectional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
bcit.ca/6700diplt 604.432.8727
OCHS 3620 Disability Case Management OCHS 4320 Occupational Hygiene OCHS 4360 Occupational Diseases
MIMG 7007 Image Quality in Diagnostic Radiology
BCIT has trained students for nuclear medicine technologist positions in BC and the rest of Canada for almost 30 years. We offer these advanced programs and courses to further your development.
MIMG 7008 Research Project
Courses offered this term:
OCHS 4520 Environmental Management
MIMG 7009 Radiation Risks and Protection
NMED 0516 Transportation of Dangerous Goods–Radioactive Materials
Classroom-based courses offered this term:
NMED 1117 Basic Venipuncture for Allied Health Professionals
OCHS 1410 Fire Extinguisher Service Technician
MIMG 7004 Advanced Topics in Patient Care MIMG 7006 Understanding Research in Health Sciences
MIMG 7010 Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiology MIMG 7013 PACS for Technologists MIMG 7101 Advances in Special Procedures MIMG 7200 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 1: Physical Principles and Instrumentation MIMG 7202 Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Imaging Techniques QC and Artifacts MIMG 7204 Magnetic Resonance Imaging: MR Procedures and Clinical Applications
NMED 5160 Radiation Safety Officer Practice
OCHS 4420 Fire Safety Planning OCHS 4440 Fire Safety Systems
OCHS 0330 Industrial Audiometric Technician Refresher OCHS 3330 Industrial Audiometric Technician
NMED 5161 RSO Administration NMED 5510 PET with Dedicated and Dual Head Coincidence Cameras NMED 5511 PET Clinical Applications
MIMG 7300 Computed Tomography 1 MIMG 7301 Computed Tomography 2: Clinical Applications MIMG 7500 Bone Densitometry
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EARN A CREDENTIAL IN HEALTH SCIENCES Work towards your certificate, diploma, or degree on a part-time basis. View our programs: bcit.ca/pts
HEALTH SCIENCES
SPECIALTY NURSING
SPECIALTY NURSING–PEDIATRIC
BCIT offers specialty nursing programs leading to Advanced Specialty Certificates and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in areas including: Critical Care, Emergency, High Acuity, Neonatal, Nephrology, Occupational Health, Pediatric, Perinatal, and Perioperative.
bcit.ca/680bascert 604.453.2230
ADVANCED SPECIALTY CERTIFICATES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN), SPECIALTY NURSING
SPECIALTY NURSING–CRITICAL CARE bcit.ca/680dascert 604.451.7103
SPECIALTY NURSING–EMERGENCY bcit.ca/680eascert 604.451.7094
SPECIALTY NURSING–HIGH ACUITY bcit.ca/680wascert 604.454.2230
SPECIALTY NURSING–NEONATAL bcit.ca/680fascert 604.432.8982
SPECIALTY NURSING–NEPHROLOGY bcit.ca/680mascert 604.453.2230
SPECIALTY NURSING–OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
SPECIALTY NURSING–PERINATAL bcit.ca/680cascert 604.451.7102
SPECIALTY NURSING–PERIOPERATIVE bcit.ca/680pascert 604.451.7102
bcit.ca/specialtynursing 604.432.8982 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Specialty Nursing program at BCIT is the only program in Canada that combines a BSN degree with advanced specialty nursing education. Aimed at practicing diploma registered nurses, the program focuses on integrating theoretical constructs and processes, such as professionalism, communication, collaboration, growth, reflective critical thinking, and systematic enquiry into specialty nursing practice. Enrol on a course-by-course basis and take up to seven years to complete an advanced specialty certificate, which also forms the basis for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Specialty Nursing.
bcit.ca/680hascert 604.432.8982
HEALTH SCIENCES
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CUSTOMIZED INDUSTRY TRAINING
TRADES and APPRENTICESHIP Now more than ever, companies are looking for individuals with certified training in the skilled trades. The trades sector encompasses industries including automotive, heavy equipment, marine, construction, mechanical, and more. We work closely with industry advisors to develop our courses and programs—it’s one of the reasons our trades graduates are at the forefront of their fields. Areas of Study >> Access Programs >> Automotive Collision Repair/Refinishing >> Automotive Service Operations >> Automotive Service Technician >> Carpentry >> Commercial Transport Mechanic >> Customized Industry Training >> Drafting >> Electrical Trades >> Forklift Operator >> Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration >> Heavy Duty Mechanic >> Machinist >> Marine >> Millwright >> Motorcycle Mechanic >> Piping >> Power Equipment Mechanic >> Safety >> Welding
SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT bcit.ca/construction/industry 604.412.7492 Are you looking for flexible, cost-effective training solutions to meet the needs of your organization? The School of Construction and the Environment will customize a training program for your organization based on any of our current programs of study. Training programs range in duration from a half-day to six months and are offered in both full- and part-time formats. Work with us to build your human resource capacity, prepare for growth or change, comply with policy developments, and eliminate travel expenses often associated with professional development. Contact us to discuss training opportunities in areas such as:
> >Aboriginal Training > >Carpentry > >Electrical > >Ironwork > >Joinery > >Piping > >Sheet Metal > >Steel Fabrication
ACCESS PROGRAMS
bcit.ca/transportation/access 604.451.7159 The Trades Learning Centre can help you prepare for the pre-test, trades, and apprenticeship programs at BCIT and elsewhere.
Courses offered this term: ACES 0011 Basic Trades Math ACES 0012 Intermediate Trades Math ACES 0013 Craft Trades Math ACES 0014 Technical Trades Math ACES 0020 Technical Literacy: Tools of the Trades
AIRPORT OPERATIONS See the Business and Media section, page 15.
AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR/REFINISHING
bcit.ca/transportation/motive 604.432.8205 Looking to develop your skill set in the auto collision repair field? We offer part-time courses in collision damage estimating, vehicle restoration, and customized refinishing.
SCHOOL OF ENERGY
Courses offered this term:
bcit.ca/energy/industry 604.432.8769
ABOD 0101 Automotive Collision Estimator 1
The School of Energy invites you to contact our Industry Services Department to discuss employee testing, training, or upgrading needs. We offer a range of full- or part-time programs at your site or ours. Our face-to-face, online, or distance education formats can meet your training needs in the energy, electrical, mechanical, and process sectors.
SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION bcit.ca/transportation/industry For nearly 50 years, we’ve trained thousands through our corporate and industry services programs. We are experts in customized curriculum design and instructional delivery in the aerospace, automotive, marine, heavy duty, and rail sectors. Contact us to further explore your corporate training needs. We may have the solution for you.
> >Aerospace 604.419.3700 > >Marine 604.453.4122 > >Motive Power 604.432.8205
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ABOD 0102 Automotive Collision Estimator 2 ABOD 0103 Structural Diagnostics ABOD 0104 Aluminum Gas Metal Arc Welding ABOD 0112 Custom Refinishing: Airbrush Graphics and Special Effects ABOD 0130 Vehicle Restoration: Sheet Metal Fabrication ABOD 0131 Vehicle Restoration: Welding
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE OPERATIONS
bcit.ca/transportation/motive 604.432.8205 If you are working as an advisor, sales representative, or manager in the automotive service industry, or if you wish to pursue employment in this field, these courses are for you.
Courses offered this term: AUTO 0143 Automotive Service Advisor AUTO 0160 Automotive Service Management 1 CTMX 0112 Designated Inspection Facility Operator
TRADES and APPRENTICESHIP
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN bcit.ca/transportation/motive 604.432.8205 Try your hand at automotive mechanics, add to your skills, or refresh your knowledge.
Courses offered this term: AUTO 0091 Automotive Service Technician 1 CQ Refresher AUTO 0100 Automotive Service Technician IP Refresher AUTO 0131 Propane Fuel Systems for Vehicles AUTO 0134 Natural Gas Fuel Systems for Vehicles AUTO 0138 Critical Diagnosis of Motor Vehicle Systems AUTO 0145 CFC Emissions in Automotive AUTO 2200 Introduction to Electrical Testing CTMX 0110 Commercial Vehicle Inspector
CARPENTRY
bcit.ca/pts 604.412.7564 If you are new to carpentry, or if you are a carpenter looking to build on your skill set or get a refresher, these courses will provide the fundamental theory and hands-on practice you will need to excel.
Course offered this term: CARP 0100 Carpentry C of Q Refresher
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC
ELECTRICAL TRADES
bcit.ca/pts 604.456.1156 If you are an electrician looking to upgrade or prepare for certification exams, or if you are preparing for an electrical apprenticeship program, these courses are for you.
Courses offered this term: TELC 0105 Electrical IP/TQ Refresher TELC 0107 Electrical Code TELC 0113 Entertainment Industry Code (LE/FE) TELC 0121 Math for Electricians 1 TELC 0122 Math for Electricians 2 TELC 0123 Math for Electricians 3 TELC 0130 Basic Motor Control TELC 0144 Low-Energy Electrical Worker TELC 0156 Variable Frequency Drives TELC 0166 Advanced Motor Control TELC 0178 Electrical Apprentice Year 4 Theory Review TELC 0186 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 TELC 0182 Programmable Logic Controllers 2
CANADIAN FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
Courses offered this term:
If you are a fire alarm technician, the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) requires you to complete a five-subject, theory-based program of study. Certified electricians may take the mandatory course 1 (TELC 0171) and course 5 (TELC 0175). For further information about this program, please contact CFAA at 1.800.529.0552 or cfaa.ca
CTMX 0100 Commercial Transport Mechanic CQ Refresher
Courses offered this term:
CTMX 0105 Air Brakes for Mechanics
TELC 0171 CFAA: 1 An Introduction to the Fire Detection and Alarm Industry
bcit.ca/transportation/motive 604.432.8205 These courses advance your skills in the service and maintenance of commercial trucks, buses, and other mobile heavy-duty equipment.
CTMX 0110 Commercial Vehicle Inspector CTMX 0112 Designated Inspection Facility Operator
DRAFTING
bcit.ca/pts 604.412.7411 Do you want to learn, advance, or brush up on your drafting skills? Choose courses from introductory through to advanced drafting, and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) training.
TELC 0175 CFAA: 5 Fire Alarm Systems
FLUID POWER See the Engineering and Technical Studies section, page 35.
Course offered this term: DRFT 1000 Architectural Drafting
TRADES and APPRENTICESHIP
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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
bcit.ca/transportation/motive/forklifttraining 604.432.8205 These courses are designed to prepare you or advance your skills for employment in the warehousing industry. Learn to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse mobile equipment and obtain certification.
Courses offered this term: MEOP 1001 Forklift Operator 1–Inexperienced MEOP 1002 Forklift Operator 1–Experienced MEOP 1003 Forklift Operator Recertification MEOP 1004 Electric Forklift Operator
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION
bcit.ca/2995stcomp 604.456.8027 The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC and R) industry designs, builds, maintains, and repairs essential indoor air-quality systems including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. As a result of the expanding markets for refrigeration and air conditioning and changing technology, there is heavy demand for qualified personnel both domestically and around the globe.
Courses offered this term:
MACHINIST
bcit.ca/pts 604.456.8027 Expand your skills as a machinist with the following courses. Learn engine lathe operations, milling machine operations, and more. Machine training is hands-on with theoretical work kept to a minimum.
Courses offered this term: MACH 0101 Machinist CQ Refresher MACH 0105 Lathe Operator MACH 0110 Milling Machine Operator MACH 0115 Advanced Lathe Operator MACH 0116 Blueprint Reading for Machinists MACH 0125 Introduction to CNC
COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC) OPERATOR bcit.ca/1540stcomp 604.456.8027 Learn to operate CNC machines. Training is designed for experienced machinists and other tradespeople who wish to upgrade their skills in the operation, G codes programming, and conversational programming of CNC equipment. Upon successful completion of the following three courses, a statement of completion will be issued.
Courses offered this term: MACH 1130 CNC Operator Level 1
HVAC 0100 Refrigeration C of Q Refresher
MACH 1131 CNC Operator Level 2
HVAC 0102 Basic Refrigeration Systems 1
MACH 1132 CNC Operator Level 3
HVAC 0104 Basic Refrigeration Systems 2 HVAC 0110 Advanced Refrigeration Systems 1 HVAC 0112 Advanced Refrigeration Systems 2 HVAC 0145 CFC Emissions in Refrigeration
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
bcit.ca/transportation/motive 604.432.8205 Advance your existing skills to obtain inter-provincial certification in this trade.
Course offered this term: HDMX 0100 Heavy Duty Mechanic CQ Refresher
MARINE
bcit.ca/transportation/marine 604.453.4111 Marine training offers a variety of full-time, part-time, and customized programs in navigation, marine engineering, seamanship, and maritime security. Courses are held on the North Shore waterfront at BCIT Marine Campus, 265 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.
ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION Course offered this term: ENAV 1020 SEN Limited
MARINE SECURITY
Courses offered this term: MSEC 1010 Ship Security Officer Revised MSEC 1050 Company and Port Facility Officer
NAUTICAL
Course offered this term: NAUT 1480 Master Limited Under 60 GRT
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MILLWRIGHT
Distance-education courses offered this term:
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PPGS 0220 Plumbing IP Training Course
Millwrights are often described as masters of all trades as they are expected to install, maintain, and repair all types of machinery in almost any industrial setting. The Millwright CQ Refresher course is intended to assist tradespeople in refreshing their theoretical knowledge of the millwright trade prior to writing the Millwright InterProvincial (Red Seal) endorsement examination.
PPGS 1210 Introduction to Mechanical Insulation
Courses offered this term: MILL 0101 Millwright CQ Refresher MILL 1505
Hydraulics 1
MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC
bcit.ca/transportation/motive 604.432.8205 Do you own a bike or have you always wanted to work with motorcycles? We offer general maintenance courses throughout the year.
Courses offered this term: MCMX 0115 Motorcycle Maintenance 1 MCMX 0116 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Maintenance
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING See the Engineering and Technical Studies section, page 36.
OIL AND GAS PROCESSING See the Engineering and Technical Studies section, page 36.
PIPING
PPGS 1220 Applications of Mechanical Insulation PPGS 1230 Report Writing for Mechanical Insulation Inspectors
POWER ENGINEERING See the Engineering and Technical Studies section, page 36.
POWER EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
bcit.ca/transportation/motive 604.432.8205 Learn to maintain and make general engine repairs on lawn mowers, chainsaws, generator units, and other utilities powered by air-cooled two- and four-stroke engines.
Course offered this term: PEMX 0105 Small Engine Powered Equipment Maintenance
SAFETY
bcit.ca/constructionsafety 604.412.7564 Learn various aspects of safety, safety equipment, and WCB regulations. Complete the Construction Safety Officer Training (CNST 1100) course to receive a Statement of Completion and potentially expand your employment scope and role as a construction safety officer. CNST 1100 and CNST 1104 are credit courses that can be applied to the Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program.
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Some of these courses will prepare you to gain certification or licenses.
CNST 0101 Construction Safety Officer Recertification
Courses offered this term: PPGS 0115 Gas Fitter A Program PPGS 0120 Gas Appliance Certification PPGS 0121 Servicing Gas Forced Air Furnaces PPGS 0125 Plumbing Residential PPGS 0150 Cross Connection Control Recertification Challenge PPGS 0155 Cross Connection Control Recertification PPGS 1140 Hydronic System Design PPGS 1150 Gas Fitter B Program PPGS 1155 Cross Connection Control
CNST 1100 Construction Safety Officer Training CNST 1104 Fast Track to Safety
WELDING
bcit.ca/construction/welding 604.412.7564 Learn basic welding and various forms of specialty welding. CSA-approved leather steel-toed boots and cotton coveralls are required.
Courses offered this term: WELD 0102 Introduction to Welding WELD 0103 Oxyacetylene/Braze/Weld/Cut WELD 0104 Shielded Metal Arc Basic (Stick) WELD 0106 Gas Metal Arc Basic (MIG) WELD 0110 Gas Tungsten Arc Basic (TIG) WELD 0115 Aluminum Welding (GMAW) WELD 0120 Welding for the Artisan
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