Program Overview

VanWest College Programs

VanWest College offers a range of programs for students, including English language courses, college programs, and vocational training.

English Programs

The English programs at VanWest College are designed to help students improve their language skills and prepare for academic or professional pursuits. The programs offered include:

• General English
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• VanExpress IELTS Preparation (VIP)
• English for Business
• Speak Up (All Day Speaking)
• English for Flight Attendants
• English for Customer Relations
• English for Social Media
• English for Kids
• English for Youth
• High School Preparation
• One-to-One Lessons
• Electives

These programs are available at both the Vancouver and Kelowna locations, with some variations in course offerings between the two.

College Programs

The college programs at VanWest College are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen field. The programs offered include:

• Post-Secondary (Co-op)
  • Supply Chain Management Co-op Diploma
  • Commerce & Marketing Co-op Diploma
  • Business Management Co-op Diploma
  • Hospitality Management Co-op Diploma
  • Professional Customer Service Co-op Certificate
• Post-Secondary (Non Co-op)
  • Early Childhood Education Certificate
  • Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA)
  • Cross-Cultural Business Communication Certificate

Admissions

To be admitted to VanWest College, students must meet certain requirements, including:

• English Admission Requirement:
  • Completion of EAP 300 with a final grade of 75% from VanWest College (Vancouver or Kelowna)
  • IELTS Academic 6.0+
  • TOEFL IBT 79+
  • Duolingo 115+
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 169 or grade "C+"
  • EIKEN Pre-1 with a combined score of at least 2600
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with no single score lower than 59 or with an overall score of 62 and above
• Academic Admission Requirement:
  • High School Diploma (Grade 12)
  • General Education Development (GED)

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for VanWest College programs vary depending on the program and location. The fees for the Procurement & Supply Management course, for example, are:

• Course Fee (Domestic): $1,000
• Course Fee (International): $1,300
• Application Fee (Domestic): $150
• Application Fee (International): $250
• Student Services Fee: $250

Course Details

The Procurement & Supply Management course is a 2-month (8-week) course that introduces students to the roles, policies, procedures, organizational structures, and management involved in purchasing and supply management. The course is offered in-person at the Vancouver location, with start dates in August and April. The course schedule is Monday and Wednesday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM) and Tuesday and Thursday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM), with additional or make-up classes on Fridays as needed.

Textbook

The required textbook for the Procurement & Supply Management course is:

• Wisner, J., Tan K. and Leong, G. (2019) Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced Approach 5th Edition. Cengage Learning
• ISBN: (not provided)
• Online Source: Vital Source
• Buy at VanWest: No

Credential

Upon successful completion of the Procurement & Supply Management course, students will receive a Procurement & Supply Management Single Course Certificate.