Aurora College, located in Fort Smith, North West Territories, and the University of Lethbridge are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement that offers graduates of the Aurora College Business Administration Diploma Program the opportunity to go to the University of Lethbridge to complete a Bachelor of Management Degree.

Under the terms of the agreement, Aurora College students will get credit for almost two full years towards the Bachelor of Management Degree.

"This agreement is part of a continuing process to create opportunities for Northerners to complete university studies," says Aurora College President Sarah Wright-Cardinal.

"We currently offer university degree programs in Nursing and Education. We also offer two year university accredited programs in Social Work, Business Administration, and Environmental and Natural Resources Technology, as well as third-year Circumpolar Studies programming. Our agreement with the University of Lethbridge is a win-win for students, as those who do choose to move on to a degree now have a formal route."

Bill Cade, President of the University of Lethbridge, is also excited about the agreement. "We pride ourselves on serving Aboriginal and other Northern students, and our programs and services have attracted many people from the NWT over the years. This is an excellent opportunity for students and I look forward to expanding our working relationship with Aurora College."

The new agreement continues to expand the university-level options available to Aurora College students.

For more information, please visit the Aurora College website: http://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/