News Archives: Two Degrees in Fall 2023
Thursday, December 1st, 2022
Northwestern Polytechnic Celebrates Fresh New Programming.
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) has opened applications for its first two new degrees that will commence in fall 2023. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Computing Science degrees will enable students to start and finish their degree In Grande Prairie.
“Our learning community has continued to advocate for the region and gain traction in the degree granting space,” says Dr. Vanessa Sheane, Provost and Vice-President Academic. “This has been a big year and we are delighted to be welcoming our first cohort of NWP undergraduate degree students this fall.”
Over time, NWP has continued to grow and evolve at a remarkable pace. In 1997 NWP significantly expanded offerings by partnering with other post-secondaries to provide collaborative degree pathways for students. Along with collaborative degrees across disciplines, the addition of more than a dozen University Transfer programs has enabled students to start their academic journey close to home and realize their goals. Last winter, the biggest change occurred when the institution announced it would become Alberta’s newest polytechnic and fulfill its longstanding aspiration of becoming a degree granting institution.
The new designation opened the door for even more career opportunities with the addition of local degree opportunities.
“Becoming a polytechnic enables us to better align to the needs of our industry and our students,” says Justin Kohlman, President and CEO of NWP. “Our program portfolio is greatly enhanced by getting these degree programs up and running. I see them as inspiring examples of how we are tapping into the entrepreneurial skills and talents in this region and continually evolving our offerings to meet the diverse needs of all current and prospective students.”
The BBA program is designed to prepare students for a career in business, focusing on entrepreneurial skills and priorities. The BBA explores the daily ethical, financial, and managerial issues that Canadian businesses and managers face. It also allows skilled tradespeople to apply trades qualifications toward a bachelor's degree.
The Bachelor of Computing Science program provides a solid foundation of the technical, interpersonal, and hands-on skills needed to excel as a computing science professional. Students will have the opportunity to explore areas including mobile applications, computer games, networking and communications, big data, cloud computing, database development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and computer graphics.
NWP’s Bachelor of Computing Science also represents a first for Alberta, as it is the province's first four-year degree of this type.
"This historic achievement is just one way we are delivering enhanced local academic offerings to meet student demand and industry needs," said Dr. Vanessa Sheane, Provost and Vice-President Academic. "We expect these new degrees will attract students from across the region, country and world who will be in high demand amongst employers."
Intake for both programs: Fall 2023
Duration for both programs: Four years
Exceptional Admission: Consideration given to experienced professionals who do not possess the full undergraduate degree requisites
Schedule for both programs: Both full-time and part-time options available
Application Deadline: Applications are currently being accepted.
For more information, visit NWP.me/NewDegrees or contact Student Services at studentinfo@nwpolytech.ca.
