Concept Paper Template

Concept Paper

[Name of Program]

[Day Month Year]

[BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

The concept paper is a short, two- or three-page description of the proposed program. It is an internal document that provides the rationale for a new program offering and includes the program aim and goals and description of the potential students.

The text in the square brackets indicates guidelines for completing this document. Delete and/or replace this text as you work through the document.

▪ Keep the text that is not in the square brackets.

Don't forget headers and footers (odd and even). Make sure you update the date on the cover with each revision so everyone involved knows they are working on the most recent version.

When this concept paper is ready to be submitted to the VP Education’s office, it must be accompanied by the following document:

▪ Business Overview (to be completed by the School); template located at: http://www.bcit.ca/ltc/curriculum/developprograms.shtml.]

Name of Program and Type of Credential

[Provide the name of the program and type of credential (e.g., Associate Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Certificate, etc.).]

Purpose/Rationale

[Provide the rationale for the program in terms of the needs it will meet and the potential demand for the program.]

[Explain how the program fits into the School’s Learning & Teaching plan.]

Program Description

[Write a short description of the proposed program, including:

▪ A brief description of the profession

▪ Primary reasons why the program is needed

▪ Primary reasons why the program is important to stakeholders (i.e., BCIT, the province, students, employers)

▪ Structure of the program (continuous or completion degree)

▪ Uniqueness of the program

▪ Program length (if known)

▪ Competition or market for the program...