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

July 21, 2025 (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.”

For media requests and information, please contact:
Bill Macfarlane, External Communications Specialist, Bow Valley College
403-681-7393 [email protected]

Erika Barootes, Spokesperson / Director of External Relations MaKami College
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About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgary’s college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling. Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgary’s first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create 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