About the Institution
What began in 1970 as a community college to deliver career-technical and two-year academic university transfer programs during the provinces' initial expansion of post-secondary education, Thompson Rivers University is now British Columbia's newest university. The logo of Thompson Rivers University is a combined shield and logotype, with strict rules on how they are to appear together. The shield is composed of a sunrise/sunset that's representative of the Kamloops region, where we average over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, and of the rising sun of enlightenment traditionally associated with higher education. The mountains in the shield are indicative of the terrain of the region, strategically located between the Coast and Rocky Mountain ranges. The lines flowing from the mountains symbolize the rivers of our region, the North and South Thompson that merge into one, Thompson River. It's also a reference to the joining of the two institutions, UCC and BC Open Learning that are now Thompson Rivers University. The colours, sage green and royal blue, reflect both the natural terrain of the area and the new boldness indicative of this institution. Use of the TRU name, logo and colours is protected by copyright, and governed by a set of Graphic Standards. Any individual, department, program or business operation wishing to use them, for any reason, is required to contact the
TRU Marketing and Communications Department in advance for permission and guidance.
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Bachelor of Arts – Open Learning
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of General Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Certificate in General Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration (Co-op Education available)
Bachelor of Business Administration and Computing Science double degree
Bachelor of Commerce – Open Learning
Bachelor of Public Administration
Accounting Certificate
Administrative Assistant Certificate
Applied Business Technology Certificate
Management Studies Certificate
Certificate in First Nations Applied Economics
Bachelor of Computing Science (Co-op Education available)
Bachelor of Computing Science and Business Administration double degree
Bachelor of Science
Computing Science Major
Bachelor of Technology (Computing or Technology Management)
Information Technology Certificate
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education Specialty
Bachelor of Education - Native Indian Teacher Education Program
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Arts
Theatre Major or Visual Arts Minor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Natural Resource Science
Animal Welfare Certificate
Horticulture Certificate
Bachelor of Social Work
Community & School Support Certificate
Social Service Worker Certificate
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Adventure Sports Certificate
Culinary Arts Certificate
Event Management Certificate
Retail Meat Processing Certificate
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Master of Business Administration
Digital Art and Design Diploma
Information Technology Management Diploma
Architectural & Engineering Technology Diploma
Accounting Technician Diploma
Executive Assistant Diploma
Management Diploma
Management Studies Diploma
Police & Justice Studies Diploma
Diploma in General Studies
Master of Education
Digital Art and Design Diploma
Visual Arts Diploma
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Journalism
Police & Justice Studies Diploma
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Animal Health Technology Diploma
Horticulture & Management Diploma
Master of Social Work
Human Service Diploma
Sports Event Management Diploma
Tourism Management Diploma
Resort & Hotel Management Diploma
Adventure Guide Diploma
Adventure Management Diploma
Canadian Mountain & Ski Guide Diploma
Events & Conventions Management Diploma