NIC News

News
Jun 13, 2019
NIC School of Business celebrates 150 graduates
The NIC School of Business marks a milestone in 2019 – 150 graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Event
Jun 17, 2019
2019 Campbell River Graduation Ceremony
The Graduation Ceremony is the highlight of the college year. It is a day to celebrate your success, to look back on how far you’ve come and to acknowledge the people who have helped you along the way. It is our honour to celebrate this day with you. 
Event
Jun 18, 2019
2019 Port Alberni Graduation Ceremony
Graduation is a day to celebrate your success and to look back on how far you’ve come. It is our honour to celebrate this day with you.
Event
Jun 20, 2019
2019 Comox Valley Graduation Ceremony
The Graduation Ceremony is the highlight of the college year and a day to celebrate your success. It is our honour to celebrate this day with you. 

Spring/Summer Exam Schedule

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Campus Weather Closures

Winter Courses

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Programs

Engineering Foundations Certificate

Learn strong problem-solving skills to work in design, analysis, project management and gain a solid foundation in computer programming, math, physics and engineering mechanics.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, General Management Major

Develop industry-relevant skills to succeed in management-level positions in private and public sector organizations. Make employer connections and earn academic credits as you participate in paid co-op work experience, international exchange and networking opportunities.

Human Services Certificate - Educational Assistant / Community Support, Indigenous Focus

Learn intercultural communication skills and understand contemporary Canadian social and family issues, with a focus on Indigenous populations. As a specialized education assistant or community support worker, you will be prepared to provide support to individuals with a broad range of disabilities, bringing unique skills and training to the workplace to help integrate Aboriginal cultural and curricular content.

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Courses

Introduction to Engineering I (ENR-100)

This course will cover the role of engineers in society, different engineering disciplines, introduction to the engineering design process, team work in engineering design, sustainability in engineering design, and professional ethics.

Aircraft Systems, Structures & Designs (ASM-109)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of aircraft from the theory of flight, through the forces acting on aircraft and consequently fundamental design considerations and types of aircraft construction, to aircraft propulsion and operating systems.

Developmental Journeys - Part II - Advanced (ECC-204)

This course reviews principles and theories of development and examines themes that recur throughout the life cycle (e.g. attachment, separation, autonomy). It also explores critical developmental issues of interest and those related specifically to children under three and children with supported child care needs.

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Faculty

Jeff Lawrence

Faculty, Humanities & Social Sciences

Dennis Lightfoot

Faculty, Mathematics & Sciences

Karen Mason

Department Chair, Faculty, Nursing

NIC Event Calendar

Jun 20
2019 Comox Valley Graduation Ceremony
Jun 20
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate — Campbell River information session
Jun 20
Ceramicist set to speak at NIC Artist Talk event
Jun 24
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate — Port Alberni information session
Jun 26
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate — Port Alberni information session
Jun 27
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate — Comox Valley information session
Jul 1
Canada Day, College closed
Jul 22
Comox Valley Pride Flag Raising
Aug 5
BC Day, College closed
Aug 12
Mad Scientist Youth Camp

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

FoodSafe Level I (TFS-010)
Jun 20, Ucluelet
Forklift Operator (FLO-010)
Jun 22, Campbell River
FoodSafe Level I (TFS-010)
Jun 22, Campbell River
Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA-010)
Jun 28, Comox Valley
Psychological First Aid - Self-Care (FAC-056)
Jul 1-Jul 31, Comox Valley
Orientation to WHMIS Online (WSF-019)
Jul 1-Sep 30, Campbell River

NIC Students Say

Students choose NIC for our expert faculty, high-quality, affordable education, supportive community and university transfer pathways. Here’s what they say:

Milena Restan
My instructor Jason Diemer inspired me to study engineering. I transferred directly from NIC into second year of UVic’s biomedical engineering degree.
Milena Restan
UVic Engineering Dual Admission student
Hiroki Asai
My internship at Disney allowed me to meet people all over the world, network and develop international relationships.
Hiroki Asai
Tourism & Hospitality Diploma student
Mike McLean
NIC’s Industrial Automation program gave me the skills employers are looking for. I had job offers in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Alberta.
Mike McLean
Industrial Automation Technology Graduate
Dawn Tisdale
I had some pretty old ideas of what nurses do … I thought it was about taking doctors’ orders, not advocating for patients. I am now in the most rewarding and challenging degree ever.
Dawn Tisdale
NIC Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate, Named top 150 Nurses in Canada by CNA
NIC is
100%
committed to
student success
Be in demand
903,000
job openings to 2028: 77% will require post-secondary training
Affordable Excellence
Save $10,000
compared to attending an urban university
Scholarships & Bursaries
Over $375,000
will be awarded to NIC students this year