Cornerstone International Community College of Canada (CICCC) and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) have partnered to create the CICCC-BCIT Pathway: a cross-institutional agreement enabling CICCC graduates entry into BCIT’s School of Business + Media. If you complete the entire pathway you will have the opportunity to earn a BCIT Advanced Diploma in Business Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree. This pathway will open up more creative career opportunities and offer sooner career advancement.
Program Overview for CICCC – BCIT Pathway
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| Year 1: Cornerstone International Community College of Canada | Year 2: BCIT | Year 3: BCIT |
| 1 – 2 years full time | 8 months full time | 1 year full time |
| Advanced Diploma in Business Management | Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (one year) |
Year 1: Cornerstone College
Since 1980, Cornerstone International Community College of Canada has been dedicated to delivering accredited co-op Diploma Programs and English as a Second Language training. Our mission is to actively engage students in high-quality academic studies and practical work experiences, all within a multicultural environment that places a strong emphasis on individual success.
Programs offered at Cornerstone College include: Advanced UI/UX Design, Digital Marketing Specialist, Hospitality Management, Customer Relations Specialist, International Business Management, Advanced Digital Marketing, UI/UX Design Specialist, Network and System Solutions, Web Development, English Language Courses, and Data Science.
The following Cornerstone programs offer a pathway into BCIT’s Business Management Advanced Diploma:
Digital Marketing Specialist
The Digital Marketing Specialist Co-op Diploma at Cornerstone comprehensively covers all aspects of online digital marketing, including Google web analytics, WordPress development, SEO, online marketing strategies, social media marketing, and online displays, all underpinned by search engine business approaches.
Hospitality Management
The Hospitality Management co-op Diploma program at Cornerstone College immerses students in the most relevant aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry, equipping them for supervisory and management positions within this dynamic field. Students in this program learn hotel and restaurant operations, international marketing for hospitality management, food preparation and service, front and back-office operations, and more.
International Business Management
Cornerstone’s International Business Management co-op Diploma program is designed to empower students with the entrepreneurial skills needed to meet the demands of today’s market. This program hones essential skills for effective business relations and cultivates the confidence to communicate information clearly and concisely in professional environments.
Year 2: BCIT
Advanced Diploma in Business Management
After completing a Cornerstone College program, you are ready to expand your knowledge and cultivate business management skills in BCIT’s Business Management Advanced Diploma.
Entrance requirements
CICCC program graduates can enter into the Advanced Diploma contingent on:
- A minimum of 65% (C+) overall in their program
- Category 2 English requirement (English Studies 12 67%) or equivalent
Program start dates
Business Management Advanced Diploma
- Full-time: September and January.
- Part-time: January, April, and September.
Year 3: BCIT
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (optional)
After completing a BCIT Business Diploma you have the option to enroll in BCIT’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). The degree emphasizes critical and strategic thinking and provides students the opportunity to be better prepared for career advancement by enhancing the skills developed in their diploma programs at BCIT and Cornerstone College.
Enter the workforce
After completion of either a CICCC diploma program or BCIT’s Business Management Advanced Diploma, you can enter the workforce in a variety of creative careers.
Questions about your pathway? Reach out to CICCC at info@ciccc.ca.
Contact us
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada
Contact: info@ciccc.ca
543 Seymour St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 4W4
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Contact: pathways@bcit.ca
BCIT Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street,
Vancouver, BC
V6B 3H6
BCIT Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
V5G 3H2