The Health and Human Services Management Post-Diploma Certificate program builds upon the student’s expertise from their health or human services diploma or degree and prepares them for leadership roles within an organization. Students from this program take business courses along with discipline-specific electives in preparation for leading and managing in the complex landscape of the helping professions.  Our Applied Research Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project bridges the gap between academic inquiry and real-world application with an applied research project. This allows you the opportunity to connect with students who can work with you in a project to suit your organization’s needs. Highlights: We will work with you to help identify suitable projects. Under supervision of a faculty member, students present a viable, evidence-based, practical response to an identified organizational need. Students work in small groups to conduct research, complete the research project work, and present their work and/or recommendations to you and/or your organization. Students divide their time between course curriculum and the applied research project for a total of 45 hours  (3 hours/week for 15 weeks) in the fall or winter terms. This is an unpaid experiential learning opportunity. Our students can: Provide your organization with innovative solutions and fresh perspectives on community-centered challenges. Create surveys for research. Participate in data analysis and collating information. Perform a literature review or needs analysis. Develop community engagement strategies. Assess workplace processes and practices and develop recommendations.

This experience is designed for learners in a capstone course focused on Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management. The Capstone Project is the culminating experience of the program. Working in teams, students engage with partner organizations to tackle real business problems. They apply tools and frameworks learned across 20 specialized courses to deliver: End-to-end supply chain analysis Process improvement recommendations grounded in Lean, Six Sigma, and quality management Data-backed decision-making using Excel, Power BI, and other digital tools Interactive dashboards and visual reporting to support operational transparency Full project documentation and a professional client presentation

Partner with Bow Valley College students as they apply their classroom knowledge to real-world projects, offering fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. These learners are equipped to deliver impactful visual communication strategies tailored to your organization's needs. By engaging with these student consultants, your company can benefit from strategic insights and creative design solutions, all within a structured, time-efficient framework.

In the Business Solutions Lab, learners leverage their acquired skills to tackle real-world challenges faced by industry and community partners. Participants are equipped to conduct applied research, engage in critical reflection, and communicate effectively to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions. This experience allows learners to synthesize and evaluate information, demonstrating professional judgment and communication skills in a general business environment. By engaging with these projects, companies can benefit from fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to non-critical challenges.