North Island College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college serving more than 9,000 students annually at our four campuses, our learning centre, and through online and in-community learning. NIC offers industry-approved skills training, nationally recognized credentials, networking opportunities, applied skills and knowledge to advance students’ careers.

NIC has several accredited programs that include co-operative education alternating semesters of full time classroom studies with paid, full-time work. In addition to co-op, NIC offers other forms of work-integrated learning and several programs have a flexible but mandatory internship requirement that allows students to gain valuable, industry experience while completing their post degree diploma.

If you are interested in hiring a co-op student or providing internship opportunities, please visit the SES page for instructions of posting a job or connecting with students from NIC.

NIC has also partnered with Vancouver Island University (VIU) to create a regional hub for enhancing work-integrated learning and connecting students on Vancouver Island north of the Malahat with local opportunities. Please visit the VIWIL website to post a student job on the VIWIL portal or to access additional resources and support to help connect you with NIC and VIU student talent.

WIL Contact Information:

Anita Budisa-Bonneau

250-334-5007

anita.budisa@nic.bc.ca

WIL Programs:

Bachelor of Business Administration

Co-operative education alternates paid, program-related work experience with academic study. The practical experience gained on these supervised, structured work terms is an integral part of the student’s education. The result is increased confidence, new employment contacts and practical real-world experience locally, on the Island, provincially or internationally. If you wish to participate in the co-operative education program, you are encouraged to apply during...
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Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting

This degree program provides studies of financial accounting, managerial accounting, advanced cost accounting, taxation, auditing, accounting theory, international business, business ethics, advanced entrepreneurial studies and business strategy. Students will master fundamental marketing and communications skills to qualify for management-level positions. An optional co-operative education program is also available for students to gain paid, program-related work...
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Bachelor of Business Administration-General Management

This degree prepares our students for management-related employment opportunities in both private and public sector organizations, or their own business ventures. Students will be eligible for membership in the Canadian Institute of Management and the Human Resources Management Association and prepared for earning a CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation. An optional co-operative education program is also available for students to gain paid,...
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Bachelor of Business Administration-Marketing

This degree program provides studies of e-business, market research, advertising and marketing communications, business-to-business marketing, project management, international business and advanced entrepreneurship. Students be well-prepared for careers in retailing, marketing management, market research, advertising and public relations in both public and private sector organizations. Co-operative education program is also available for students to gain paid,...
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Business Administration Diploma

This two-year diploma helps develop student’s management skills through a combination of theory-based and applied courses. It offers specializations in either General Management, Accounting or Marketing all of which include an optional co-op work term. Prospective job titles include market researcher, sales and retail manager, advertising coordinator and product manager. General Management Option Students will professionally develop a broad range of business...
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Business Administration Post Degree Diploma-Global Business Management

This program provides our students with the opportunity to complete their international business education in two years. Students will develop a strong foundation in essential business functions, such as accounting, finance, marketing, business writing and administration; they will have a deep business understanding of international business, international finance and management. The two-year post degree diploma includes a one-term internship (full-time or part-time,...
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Business Administration Post Degree Diploma-Pre-Professional Accountant

The two-year post degree diploma provides all of the prerequisites required to enter into the CPA certification program as well as knowledge of business principles. Students will develop a strong foundation in accounting (both managerial and financial), finance, Canadian taxation, corporate finance, business writing, and ethics; they will have a deep understanding of accounting and business topics such as advanced managerial and financial accounting, corporate taxation,...
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Global Tourism & Hospitality Management Advanced Diploma

In this two-year advanced diploma, students will develop their management skills through a combination of theory-based and applied courses. They will specialize in either hospitality or sustainable tourism and have the option to study a foreign language or to pursue a dual specialty in both sustainable tourism and hospitality. The program also includes a mandatory four-month internship, either locally or internationally. Upon completion, students are well-prepared...
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Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma-Adventure Guiding Option

This program provides students with the opportunity to complete their tourism & hospitality diploma in two years. Students will develop essential field guiding knowledge for working across cultures, with consideration toward environmental sustainability and risk management. A mandatory component of the program, is completing the co-op work term which alternates paid, program-related work experiences with academic study. Upon completion, students will be...
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Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma-Hospitality Option

This program provides students with the opportunity to complete their tourism & hospitality diploma in two years. Students will develop management skills for international hotel operations and global ownership; they will be well-trained for accounting, marketing, human resource management, leadership and computer skills. A mandatory component of the program, is completing the co-op work term which alternates paid, program-related work experiences with academic...
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Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma-Sustainable Tourism Option

This program provides students with the opportunity to complete their tourism & hospitality diploma in two years. Students will have a strong understanding of the challenges facing tourism managers and operators in today’s environmentally sensitive market and an understanding of cultural sustainability within the field. A mandatory component of the program, is completing the co-op work term which alternates paid, program-related work experiences with academic...
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Tourism and Hospitality

Local and international field trips, on-the-job experience and academic exchanges will ensure you graduate with industry-relevant skills and connections to pursue your dream job. Tourism and hospitality students are eligible to participate in co-operative education. Co-op is a paid work integrated learning opportunity, allowing you to combine your academic studies with practical experience by alternating periods of full-time study with full-time paid work. Students...
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