College of the Rockies serves the communities of the East Kootenays, providing instruction in a wide variety of programs to approximately 2100 full-time students, including international students from more than 30 countries. All of our campuses respond to the needs of their communities by offering continuing education courses and access to online learning.

Some of College of the Rockies’ programs include work practicums or co-op opportunities, offering the practical, hands-on experience that employers seek, combined with academic and business courses to help students excel and grow in their careers.

WIL Contact Information:

Rhonda Sheridan

250-489-2751 ext. 3691

wil@cotr.bc.ca

WIL Programs:

Accounting Diploma

Accounting is the backbone of business operations, dealing with budgets, profit and loss, and financial planning.This diploma program prepares students to enter directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program. Once complete, students are eligible to begin their Professional Education to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).A co-operative education option is also available for students...
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Adventure Tourism Business Operations Diploma

This program is big on adventure but also focuses on those business skills students need to work in the tourism industry or to start their own tourism business, including entrepreneurship, marketing, sustainability, and business training.Continue the adventure into the Bachelor of Business Administration- Sustainable Business Practices for the best competitive advantage in this industry.The ATBO instructors are highly skilled guides in avalanche safety, rock...
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Associate of Arts

An Associate of Arts Degree provides students with the first two years of study towards the Bachelor of Business Administration—Sustainable Business Practices.Explore a range of course interests to discover your passion. This opens up endless education and career opportunities. Ladder into the BBA to hone your skills and earn a degree..A co-operative education option is also available for students to gain paid, program-related work experience May through...
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Associate of Science

Sciences are in high demand and an education in the sciences opens the door to countless education and career opportunities.The Associate of Science Degree provides students with the first two years of study towards the Bachelor of Business Administration- Sustainable Business Practices.A co-operative education option is also available for students to gain paid, program-related work experience May through August. More details on co-op: www.cotr.bc.ca/coop
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Associate of Science – Environmental Science

An Associate of Science – Environmental Science provides students with the first two years of study towards a Bachelor of Business in Sustainable Business Practices.An education in the sciences opens the door to countless education and career opportunities.A co-operative education option is also available for students to gain paid, program-related work experience May through August.More details: www.cotr.bc.ca/coop
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Bachelor of Business Administration Degree: Sustainable Business Practices

Students taking this four- year degree program are prepared to succeed in the fast-paced, competitive business environment without compromising the needs of our future.The Bachelor of Business Administration: Sustainable Business Practices realizes that sustainability is the benchmark for businesses in the 21st century and can help prepare students for this new business environment.There are few specialization paths within this degree, choose your path to a BBA...
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Biology and Medicine Pre-Major

For students interested in medical school or a degree in biology the Biology and Medicine Pre-Major Associate degree provides students the courses required to build confidence and early success before transferring to a degree.Our dual admission agreement with University of Lethbridge and guaranteed admission agreement with University of Victoria means students can start here and get more personalized attention and learning before moving there.A co-operative...
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Economics Pre-Major

Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts do research, follow data, analyze information, and prepare reports and plans to solve economic and business problems.Our Pre-Major pathway is an Associate Arts degree 60 credit program that is transferable within the BC post- secondary system.A co-operative education option is also available for students to gain paid, program-related work experience May through August. More details on co-op:...
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Financial Services Diploma

This is a high demand industry. The Financial Services diploma is a two-year diploma program which opens the door to career opportunities in the financial services field. The program can be taken fully online or at our Cranbrook campus.Completion of the diploma means you can enter the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program.An optional co-operative education program is also available for students to gain paid, program-related work experience...
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General Management Diploma

Students in this program develop a foundation in business knowledge and are introduced to fundamental business principals and skills in the core functional areas of business. Students can select from a range of courses that fit their interests.Completion of this diploma prepares students to enter directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program.A co-operative education option is also available for...
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Hospitality Management

Hospitality Management professionals are in high demand and this is an industry that is dynamic and never dull!This two-year, Co-op diploma program consists of the practical, hands-on experience that employers seek, combined with academic and business courses to help students excel and grow in their career.Students have a mandatory paid Co-op work work term after successful completion of Year 1.
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Marketing Diploma

Marketing is a vital component of any business and is a great option for anyone interested in using both creativity and facts to solve problems.Completion of this diploma prepares students to enter directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program.A co-operative education option is also available for students to gain paid, program-related work experience May through August. More details on co-op:...
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Recreation Management

The Recreation Management program prepares you for a career in operations, athletic development, facility management, recreation programming, and many other specialty fields. We also provide you with the business know-how, management skills, and related specialty courses.You will have the opportunity to participate in a work placement to gain hands-on experience in a recreation-related business.Learn more about Recreation Management.
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Social Work Pre-Major

Social workers have a vital role in our society. They help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to effectively function in our society.The Social Work Pre-Major consists of courses primarily focused on social sciences and humanities. Completion of the two year Associate Degree prepares students for this highly compassionate field.A co-operative education option is also available for...
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Tourism Management

This program covers a broad range of courses directly related to the tourism industry, as well as management-oriented courses such as accounting, communications, business management, programming, and marketing. You will have the opportunity to participate in a work placement to get hands-on experience in a tourism-related business and gain more direct access to industry employees and managers to build networks and establish career foundations.Learn more about...
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