Do you have an eye for the aesthetic? Do you envision beautiful and functional spaces that others can't imagine? Do you see people walking by and want to change their hemlines or the cut of their jackets? If you're bored by the everyday objects around you and want to earn money making the world a more interesting place, then you're exactly the kind of creative student that Design and Applied Arts programs were made for. Whether your interest is industrial design, graphic design, web design, video game design, fashion or costume design, interior design, architectural design or decorative art, there is a university Bachelor of Design (BDes) degree, community college, career college or Christian college diploma or certificate program to get you on your way to a transformative career.
Design and Applied Arts Defined: 3- and 4-year bachelor's degree programs, 2-year associate's degree programs, and diploma and certificate programs of varying lengths and comprehensiveness in design and applied arts.
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DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Operations
DeVry Institute of Technology, Calgary Campus (DeVry Calgary) offers a Bachelor of Business Operations degree (BSOP). Students who are interested in working in technology-based business careers will find this program useful as its aim is to develop competency in applying technology to business strategy, and to provide students with a broad knowledge of the business operations field. From aerospace to pharmaceuticals to electronics, graduates in this field will find a wide variety of opportunities in manufacturing and service industries. Due to the fact that DeVry offers year-round classes, students can earn their bachelor's degree in Business Operations in just 3 years. ... [read more]