Bow Valley and MaKami Colleges Join Forces to Expand Legal Career Opportunities

Bow Valley and MaKami Colleges Join Forces to Expand Legal Career Opportunities

July 21, 2025

New block transfer credit agreement expands legal career options

(Calgary, AB) Students completing their first year of MaKami College’s Business Administrative Assistant Certificate can now transfer directly into the Legal Office Assistant Diploma at Bow Valley College with full credit for one semester of study. 

The full block transfer of credit recognizes MaKami College’s quality programming, while ensuring students have a clear opportunity to evolve their skills as they prepare to advance their education and launch their careers. 

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to accessible, career-focused education and supports learners in building on the foundation they have already established,” says Bart Chudleigh, Dean of the Chiu School of Business at Bow Valley College. “Together we are streamlining the transition for students and helping them efficiently pursue their academic and professional goals in the legal administrative field.” 

Dedicated to access and work integrated learning, these institutions ensure students from any starting point can achieve their career goals.  

MaKami College is thrilled to offer this as its first diploma pathway program, marking an important step as an independent academic institution. 

“At MaKami, our purpose is to help individuals succeed, believing that empowering people leads to stronger communities and new opportunities,” says John Djordjevic, Dean of MaKami College. “We are thrilled to partner with Bow Valley College to open more career paths for our Business Administration graduates and to provide a supportive learning environment where all students can overcome barriers and achieve their educational dreams.” 

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Bow Valley College
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About Bow Valley College

For 60 years, Calgary’s college has grown to prepare 14,000 students annually for meaningful careers in health care, social services, business, technology, and creative industries. Every program has a Work Integrated Learning requirement, ensuring students contribute to the workplace before they graduate. With a strong focus on advanced simulation training and Alberta’s evolving needs, Bow Valley College’s new Health Care Centre of Excellence is working to expand space and programs, aimed at graduating four-times as many health professionals annually by 2036. Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, we combine innovative learning with hands-on experience. Home to Alberta’s only major e-sports arena and a state-of-the-art digital production hub. Learn more about the opportunities Bow Valley College creates for students, Calgary, and Alberta at bowvalleycollege.ca.

‍About MaKami College

MaKami College is a publicly funded, not-for-profit academic institution with campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. Established in 2001, MaKami College began as a massage therapy school and has since grown to become Alberta’s largest in that field. Over the past decade, MaKami has expanded to offer a diverse range of nine programs in areas such as health care, business, public affairs, and education. Guided by a mission to help individuals succeed through education, MaKami creates a positive, inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds can overcome physical, mental, and socio-economic barriers to achieve their goals. The college’s wrap-around student services, including financial support, tutoring, and language assistance, provide the support each learner needs. With a commitment to innovation, community engagement, and hands-on learning delivered by highly trained instructors, MaKami empowers students to transform their lives and strengthen the communities they call home. Learn more about our programs and opportunities at makamicollege.com  

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