Program Development
All new programs at BCIT require development and approval prior to implementation. Here are the steps, procedures, templates, links and references to guide you.
Please call your School Liaison to be linked with an IDC who will help you and support your project.
- How to develop your new program
- Templates and samples for new program proposals and curriculum changes
- Committee guidelines for proposal development, review and approval
- Additional reference documents
1: How to develop your new program
Getting Started NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
Form a School Working Group NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
Develop a Concept Paper NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
Conduct a Needs Assessment NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
Map the Curriculum NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
Prepare a BCIT Course Outline NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
Write Proposals for Critical Peer Review NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
2: Templates and samples for new program proposals and curriculum changes
Concept Paper Template NEW - Nov. 2011 [Word document]
New Program Proposal Templates:
Major Curriculum Change Proposal Template [Word document]
Components of proposals:
Financial Documents
3: Committee guidelines for proposal development, review and approval
Stakeholder Meeting Guidelines NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
School Quality Committee Guidelines NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
Internal Review Panel Guidelines [PDF]
External Review Panel Guidelines NEW - Dec. 2011 [PDF]
Operational and Service Groups Meeting Guidelines:
4: Additional reference documents
BCIT Educational Policies
Curriculum Component Guidelines [PDF]
Ministry of Advanced Education: Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB) Assessment Criteria
Ministry of Advanced Education: Non-Degree Program Proposal Approval Process (for Diplomas and Certificates Leading to Diplomas)
Principles and Guidelines for Partnerships [PDF]