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Overview

Who Hires Our Grads?
Sun-Rype hires Okanagan School of Business provides the skills and education required to meet the needs of employers today. Here are just a few of the fine companies that have hired our grads in the last few years; Lululemon, RBC Financial Group, Scotiabank, Sun-Rype Products Ltd., Interior Savings, Kal Tire, Tolko Industries Ltd., KPMG, Grant Thornton, Sysco, City of Kelowna, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Canada Revenue Agency, BC Assessments, and Downtown Kelowna Association.

One of the Largest Co-op Programs in BC
The Okanagan School of Business has one of British Columbia’s largest cooperative employment programs. We provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience by working with one or more of the 450 employers involved in our Cooperative Employment programs. This ensures that our students and graduates are well prepared to enter any business and contribute to its success.

Okanagan College is Affordable
The cost of attending Okanagan College is generally less than that of major universities. The cost of living and housing is less that that of universities, and if you live near Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, or Penticton, your costs drop considerably as you can live at home while attending college.

Small Class Sizes
Student success is our first priority. This begins with our small class sizes supported by our Learning Center. Students can find learning assistance, one-on-one or small group tutoring, and help with study and learning strategies. These services are free for any student enrolled at Okanagan College.

Our Professors Care
Okanagan College professors believe in the value of direct contact with their students and share their years of experience from within Canada and around the world. Our professors provide the students with an education that imparts the knowledge, skills, and practical training require for today’s rapidly changing workplace.