Faculty and staff mobility adds a valuable dimension to BCIT’s high quality applied academic programs. The School of Business + Media has partnerships with a number of international universities, providing BCIT faculty with opportunities to guest lecture, teach for a semester, or engage in PD activities focused on international education. At the same time, the School of Business + Media internationalizes the academic curriculum by inviting international instructors to deliver guest lectures or teach for a semester at BCIT.
Faculty and Staff Exchange
The placement and duration of School of Business + Media faculty and staff must be determined in agreement with the host university from the list of international partners. Adequate notice must be given prior to the start of the visit, which must coincide with the period in which teaching or staff activities are due to take place. If you are interested in participating in a faculty or staff exchange with one of our international partners contact Mark Nakamura, International Programs Coordinator.
Global Connect Program
Build your global network through the global connect program at BCIT! Faculty and staff will be paired with international counterparts at our partner institutions spread across 15 countries, for activities that foster international collaboration and connection. Participating in this program will give you numerous opportunities to discuss best practices and to find innovative solutions for the different challenges in your field. The program runs between September and May.
Registrations are now open for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fill out the registration form to participate in the program.
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (FMPBP) is part of Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarships Program. Full-time faculty interested in teaching and/or conducting research in Latin America and the Caribbean may apply for this program. School of Business + Media currently has partners in Chile and Colombia.
International Faculty and Staff Weeks
Please reach out to the Global Relations office at sobiep@bcit.ca to learn more about international faculty weeks.
International PD opportunities for faculty and staff
- BC Council for International Education
- NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo
- The European Association for International Education Annual Conference (EAIE)
- The Asia Pacific Association for International Education Conference (APAIE)
- Conference of the Americas on International Education
- World Association for Cooperative Education Annual Conference (WACE)
- Australian International Education Conference
- Teach at HTW Berlin in Germany
Mobility funding resources
Faculty & staff testimonials
Jackie Li – International Project Week in Helsinki, Finland
 I was honored to join the International Project Week (IPW) in Helsinki, Finland May 2024. The program was hosted by our partner, Metropolia University of Applied Science (MUAS). This international exchange program aimed to bring together faculty and students from around the world to learn and collaborate on the latest global trends in CSR and sustainability practices. Throughout the week, I gave lectures and advised team project to enlightening students. I was particularly impressed by the excellent work of a student-collaborate research and presentation about a Canadian industry leader’s best practices in CSR and sustainability. Most of team members just met for the first time and none had visited Canada! I left inspired and equipped with new ideas to implement in my classroom. Networking with like-minded business faculty was an invaluable experience as well. MUAS has done a fantastic job in hosting the IPW. Thanks to the BCIT Global Relations office and MUAS for bringing such great exchange program to us. |
Joe Freeburn – International Week in The Netherlands
 In today’s post-secondary environment having an opportunity for an international experience for both students and staff is fundamental to remaining relevant and competitive. I was fortunate to participate in the 2022 International week at InHolland, one of our partner schools. This week was packed with lectures that I gave as well as attended and included a wide range of seminars that touched on sustainability, internationalization as well as cross-cultural learning. Many of the sessions were led by staff and students adding to the value of the learning. Besides the formal programs, there was a lot of time to mix and mingle with colleagues from Europe and North America where we shared our own experiences and took home many new ideas. |
| Ron Kessler – International Projects in Europe and Asia
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The School of Business + Media has been very supportive of my professional development as faculty involved in international education. I’ve had the opportunity to meet faculty from Germany, Ukraine, the Netherlands and now India over the past few years. Those opportunities have directly led to the development of new programs and new opportunities for students and other faculty. The expansion of the abilities of faculty to teach about international business, and not just local business practices, means our students are better prepared for their careers, and opens the world for everyone.