Courses - Valemount College

Rural Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certificate Program

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Start, grow, work in or manage a small business with a certificate in Rural Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. This program gives graduates the tools needed to start their own business, grow an existing small business or work in management in a small business environment.

Grant for Columbia Basin, BC Residents

Accepted applicants from the Columbia Basin area may qualify for up to an additional $7,500 in grants.

Program Dates

Apply before May 30, 2020 for a September 8, 2020 start date.

For a complete schedule and deadlines see our Schedules and Deadlines page.

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Certificate in Rural Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

This program has been reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training

Graduates of this program will have the credentials needed for self-employment as well as working in management or supervisory positions in small and rural businesses. Some occupations include:

Visitor information centre supervisor
Support services manager
Accommodation
Travel
Tourism and related services supervisor
Customer and information services supervisor
Management consulting
Market research
And many more!

This program runs in Valemount in the North Thompson Valley in British Columbia.

Admissions Criteria

The admissions requirements include one of the below:

Grade 12 or equivalent with a letter grade of C or higher.
Students who have not completed Grade 12 may gain entry as Mature Students if they are at least 19 years of age on the first day of the term and have been out of the regular school system for at least one year. Any students wishing to be considered for admission as a Mature Student must consult with Valemount College before submitting an application, whereupon they make take a Placement Assessment or a Prior Learning and Recognition Assessment.

Program and Completion Requirements

To complete the program, students must successfully complete 18 credits of course work over 16 weeks.

Course No.	Course Name:	# of Credits	# of Hours
B100	Starting a Business	2	30
B101	Rural Entrepreneurial Management	2	30
B102	Human Resource Management for Rural Business	2	30
B103	Leadership Basics	2	30
B104	Project Management	2	30
B105	Risk Management and Legal Issues for Small Business	2	30
B106	Financial Management for Small Business	2	30
B107	Small Business Marketing	2	30
B108	Sales and Customer Relations	2	30

Tuition and Estimated Costs

Students must attend full time. Costs reflect an estimate of a 100% course load per year, unless otherwise noted. Costs are for the program only. See additional costs below.

While we do our best to share accurate and timely fee information, changes may occur.

Domestic Fees

Tuition	$3,910
Administration Fee	$50
Registration Fee	$15
Total Costs Financial Aid	$3,975*

*Costs shown are for domestic applicants only. International fees can be found on our International Students page. Above costs do not include applicable bursaries or grants. See Financial Aid page for breakdown. Please also note that all fees will be fully refunded if the program is cancelled by Valemount College.

Additional Costs

Costs for clothing, personal gear, and books vary. Students may spend up to $2,000.
Admissions assessment exam, if required, is $75

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First Nations Cultural Tourism Certificate Program

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Share the unique Indigenous culture of the Interior First Nations people through the First Nations Cultural Tourism Program. This program provides graduates with a foundation in tourism, interpretation, Interior First Nations Culture, and natural history. Graduates are prepared for employment in the growing First Nations Tourism Industry.

Program Dates

Apply before May 30, 2020 for a September 8, 2020 start date.

For a complete schedule and deadlines see our Schedules and Deadlines page.

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First Nations Cultural Tourism Certificate

This program has been reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training

Graduates of this program will be equipped to find employment in the ever expanding world of the Aboriginal Tourism Industry.

Students should have access to their own computer and printer.

This program runs in Valemount in the North Thompson Valley in British Columbia.

Admissions Criteria

The admissions requirements include one of the below:

Grade 12 or equivalent with a letter grade of C or higher.
Students who have not completed Grade 12 may gain entry as Mature Students if they are at least 19 years of age on the first day of the term and have been out of the regular school system for at least one year. Any students wishing to be considered for admission as a Mature Student must consult with Valemount College before submitting an application, whereupon they make take a Placement Assessment or a Prior Learning and Recognition Assessment.

Program and Completion Requirements

To complete the program, students must successfully complete 24 credits of course work over 24 weeks.

Course No.	Course	Credits	# of Hours
T100	Introduction to Tourism	3	45
FN101	First Nations Tourism	3	45
B103	Leadership Basics	2	30
T101	Natural and Cultural Interpretation	2	30
FN103	First Nations Heritage Recovery and Interpretation	3	45
R103	Natural History	3	45
B112	Interpersonal Skills	3	45
B113	Public Speaking	2	30
FN102	Interior First Nations Culture and History	3	45

Tuition and Estimated Costs

Students must attend full time. Costs reflect an estimate of a 100% course load per year, unless otherwise noted. Costs are for the program only. See additional costs below.

While we do our best to share accurate and timely fee information, changes may occur.

Domestic Fees

Tuition	$4,830
Administration Fee	$50
Registration Fee	$15
Total Costs Financial Aid	$4,895*

Additional Costs

Textbook and clothing costs vary. Students should budget for up to $2,000 in additional costs.

Admissions assessment exam, if required, is $75

SCHEDULES & DEADLINES – KEY DATES

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Tourism Administration Certificate Program

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Get excited about going to work. Earn your certificate in Tourism Administration. This program provides graduates with the skills and tourism industry knowledge needed for a career in front-line and administrative positions in tourism operations across Canada.

Program Dates

Apply before May 30, 2020 for a September 8, 2020 start date.

For complete schedule and deadlines see our Schedules and Deadlines page.

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Certificate in Tourism Administration

By combining academic and work experience practicum components the Tourism Administration Certificate prepares graduates for a rewarding career in the tourism industry.

This program has been reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

As a graduate of this program you’ll have the credentials you need to advance your career in a variety of tourism-related industries including:

Outdoor recreation operations
Visitor information centres
Resorts
Accommodations
Attractions
Transportation companies
Tour operators
Event planners
Tourism associations
Chambers of Commerce

Self-employed tourism operators may take the program in order to learn how to handle the administration required in their own businesses.

Students should have access to their own computer and printer.

This program runs in Valemount in the North Thompson Valley in British Columbia.

Work Experience Practicum (WEP)

Students are required to seek out and arrange their own work experience, as part of the learning process Valemount College will help students facilitate the WEP process. The WEP takes place the 15^th and 16^th week of the program. Students can be expected to work full-time hours, based on the employer’s schedule. All students in the Tourism Administration program must complete a WEP.

Admissions Criteria

The admissions requirements include one of the below:

Grade 12 or equivalent with a letter grade of C or higher.
Students who have not completed Grade 12 may gain entry as Mature Students if they are at least 19 years of age on the first day of the term and have been out of the regular school system for at least one year. Any students wishing to be considered for admission as a Mature Student must consult with Valemount College before submitting an application, whereupon they make take a Placement Assessment or a Prior Learning and Recognition Assessment.

Program and Completion Requirements

To complete the Tourism Administration program, students must successfully complete 25 credits of course work and 64 hours of work experience practicum over 16 weeks.

Course No.	Title of Course/Work Experience Practicum Component	# of Hours	# of Credits
T100	Introduction to Tourism	45	3
B109	Excel Spreadsheets	30	2
B110	Business Writing	30	2
B112	Interpersonal Skills	45	3
B113	Public Speaking	30	2
T105	Work Experience Instructional Hours	12	3
B111	Computerized Accounting for Small Business	45	3
B103	Leadership Basics	30	2
B107	Small Business Marketing	30	2
B108	Sales and Customer Relations	30	2
FN100	First Nations Cultural Awareness	16	1
T105	Work Experience Practicum (64 hours)	64	0

Tuition and Estimated Costs

Students must attend full time. Costs reflect an estimate of a 100% course load per year, unless otherwise noted. Costs are for the program only. See additional costs below.

While we do our best to share accurate and timely fee information, changes may occur.

Domestic Fees

Tuition	$4,920
Administration Fee	$50
Registration Fee	$15
Total Costs Financial Aid	$4,985*

Additional Costs

Textbook costs vary and will be approximately $1,200
Admissions assessment exam, if required, is $75

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