This experience is designed to leverage learners' skills in research, report writing, communication, and critical thinking to tackle real-world legal challenges. Participants will apply their knowledge of conflict resolution, crisis de-escalation, and justice system principles to analyze complex legal issues and make informed decisions. By engaging with industry professionals, learners will gain practical insights and contribute to projects that require systematic evaluation of evidence and strategic problem-solving.

The Health and Human Services Management Post-Diploma Certificate program builds upon the student’s expertise from their health or human services diploma or degree and prepares them for leadership roles within an organization. Students from this program take business courses along with discipline-specific electives in preparation for leading and managing in the complex landscape of the helping professions.  Our Applied Research Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project bridges the gap between academic inquiry and real-world application with an applied research project. This allows you the opportunity to connect with students who can work with you in a project to suit your organization’s needs. Highlights: We will work with you to help identify suitable projects. Under supervision of a faculty member, students present a viable, evidence-based, practical response to an identified organizational need. Students work in small groups to conduct research, complete the research project work, and present their work and/or recommendations to you and/or your organization. Students divide their time between course curriculum and the applied research project for a total of 45 hours  (3 hours/week for 15 weeks) in the fall or winter terms. This is an unpaid experiential learning opportunity. Our students can: Provide your organization with innovative solutions and fresh perspectives on community-centered challenges. Create surveys for research. Participate in data analysis and collating information. Perform a literature review or needs analysis. Develop community engagement strategies. Assess workplace processes and practices and develop recommendations.

The Business Administration Certificate program at Bow Valley College equips learners with practical skills in communication, accounting, marketing, management, economics, and business technology. Participants develop the ability to craft effective business messages, interpret financial data, and apply strategic management and marketing principles. These competencies enable learners to tackle real-world projects, offering fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to industry challenges.

Looking to elevate your organization and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Bow Valley College to be your student consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on your project over the course of the semester (kick-off in September, concluding in early December), connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. The course prepares learners for collaborative experiences in real-world scenarios through work-integrated learning. The project provides an integrative learning experience that builds upon previous courses and life experiences. The learner, as part of a small collaborative group, will strategize and complete a project for a real-world client or problem following an appropriate workflow. Creating a Market Research Brief Students will conduct market research and complete a one-page brief before moving the project forward. Completing a Visual Communication/Graphic Design Solution Through research and ideation, students will develop graphic design solutions according to your needs - this can include re-branding solutions, web banner ads, social media, brochures, signage, or any other visual collateral (dependent on time throughout the term).