Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines.

Bachelor Programs

• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Health Care

• Activity Assistant Certificate
• Acute Care for HCAs
• Certificate in Community Mental Health
• Dementia Care
• Dental Assistant Program
• Dental Receptionist
• Gerontology certificate
• Health Care Assistant Program
• Health Care Assistant – Access
• Health Care Assistant – ESL
• Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• Medical Office Assistant
• Medication Management
• Palliative Care
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
• Diploma in Health Services Administration
• Registered Massage Therapist
• Medical Device Reprocessing technician

Child, Family and Community Support

• Addictions Support Worker Diploma
• Community Support Worker Diploma
• Education Assistant Diploma
• Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA)
• Live in Caregiver

Aesthetics

• Certificate in Makeup Artistry Fundamentals

Aviation

• Airline Cabin Crew Certificate Program
• Private Pilot License
• Flight Instructor Rating Program
• Night Rating
• Commercial Pilot License

Accounting

• Bookkeeping & Accounting
• Canadian Payroll Administration
• Canadian Taxation
• Diploma in Accounting
• Accounting Management Diploma
• QuickBooks for Accounting
• Accounting and Payroll Compliance Professional Certificate

Business

• Certificate in Business Essentials
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Business Management with Co-Op
• Diploma in Integrated Business Management
• Certificate in International Business

Office Administration

• Certificate in Office Administration
• Keyboarding Skills

Hospitality

• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Food Service Assistant Certificate

Information Technology

• Basics of Computers
• Cloud Computing Technology
• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Network Support Technician
• Diploma in Computer Science Fundamentals
• Diploma in Information Systems
• Diploma in Digital Technology Solutions

Legal Studies

• Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Warehousing

• Warehouse and Logistics Fundamentals

English Language Programs

• Academic Prep Program
• CLB Test Preparation
• ESL (English as a Second Language)
• IELTS Preparation Program

Certificate in International Business

The Certificate in International Business is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today's interconnected global marketplace. This program will provide learners with a deep understanding of the feasibility of international trade and international marketing strategies, in addition to giving them a view of the products and services for a global market.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue various roles in the International Business sector, including:

• Marketing Supervisor
• International trade supervisor
• International business development coordinator
• Operations Manager

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
• Language Proficiency Requirements:
  • Option 1: Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education have been successfully completed in the program's language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
  • Option 2: 2 years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program's language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
  • Option 3: Standardized Language Test
    • IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5
    • TOEFL IBT: Minimum overall score of 46
    • CAEL: Minimum overall score of 40
    • CELPIP: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
    • Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum overall score of 95
    • PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 43
    • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 160 or 'C'
    • LANGUAGECERT Academic: Minimum overall B2 level
    • The Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum overall B2 level
    • iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5
    • EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1
  • Option 4: Mature student applicants

Course Outline

The program consists of the following courses:

• BUSM050: Principles of Marketing
• BUSM114: Introduction to Business
• BUSM010: Business Communication
• MATH099: Preparatory Mathematics
• ENGL099: English Preparatory
• ACCT011: Accounting Principles 1
• FITT010: Feasibility of International Trade
• FITT020: International Sales and Marketing
• FITT030: International Market Entry Strategies
• FITT040: Global Value Chain
• FITT050: Products and Services for a Global Market
• FITT060: International Trade Finance
• COMP011: Fundamentals of Computers
• BUSM020: Management Fundamentals
• BUSM070: Human Resource Management
• BUSM022: Organizational Behaviour
• BUSM028: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
• WORK030: Career Preparation

Program Duration

The program duration is 52 weeks, with a total of 1045 hours.

Fee Structure

The tuition fee for domestic students is $8,000, and for international students is $11,000. There are also additional fees for administration, application, and books.

Financial Aid

Western Community College offers various financial aid opportunities, including BC Student Loan, in-house financing, student line of credit, and scholarships.