Programs for International Students - College of the Rockies

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We know that as an international student, planning your education is a journey filled with important choices. A critical step is ensuring your chosen program meets the eligibility requirements for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which could open the door to working in Canada after you graduate.

To make this process easier, we’ve put together a curated list of programs that comply with the latest PGWP guidelines from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Each program on this list aligns with the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes outlined under the most up-to-date IRCC PGWP eligibility standards.

Program Name	Credential	Start Date	CIP Code
Associate of Science – Environmental Science	Associate Degree	September	3.0104
Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Degree	September	51.3801
Biology and Medicine Pre-Major	Associate Degree	September	26.0102
Computer Information Systems Technology	Diploma	September	11.0101
Environmental Studies	Certificate	September	3.0103
Kinesiology	Diploma	September	31.0505
Practical Nursing	Diploma	September and January	51.3901

Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities

Associate of Arts – CIP 24.0101
Criminal and Social Justice – CIP 43.0199
Social Work Pre-Major – CIP 44.0701

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Engineering – CIP 14.0102

Business

Business Management – CIP 52.0201
Accounting – CIP 52.0301
General Management – CIP 52.0201
Marketing – CIP 52.1401

Child, Youth and Family Studies

Early Childhood Education – Infant/Toddler – CIP 13.121

Health

Dental Assistant – CIP 51.0601

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Stories of Interest

For the love of numbers

Prabhmani’s story

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A leap-of-faith leads to fulfillment

Michelle’s story

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College of the Rockies Tourism Management students win at competition

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College of the Rockies student recognized for academic success

Jhonna’s story

Western Canada Business Competition Winners

The Western Canada Business Competition is a comprehensive undergraduate business competition that sees students contribute their knowledge and skills towards a simulated business scenario. The scenario is stretched out over a hypothetical multi-year timeline, and students are assigned sectors of the industry to manage. College of the Rockies’ Business Management and Bachelor of Business Administration students have consistently brought home awards each year that we attended the competition.