2014 International Study Centre

Victoria, British Columbia Canada

ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY THE WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOM

life.changing A world-class education in a top Canadian destination. Royal Roads University’s International Study Centre offers a unique educational model of on-site learning combined with English language support and academic pathway programs customized for international students. Royal Roads stands above traditional universities because it delivers a practical, applied education taught in a team-based learning environment by faculty with global industry experience.

STUDY IN CANADA LEARNING MODEL CANADIAN PREMIER CAMPUS Canada’s higher education system is With our cohort learning model, WORK EXPERIENCE Royal Roads University is located ranked #4 in the world*. High quality small teams made up of students Our graduates leave with the skills on acres of oceanfront, forested education and living standards with different experiences and employers want. Work experience parkland with 100-year old Hatley combined with a cost of living perspectives work together on through internships are built into Castle and formal gardens at its and tuition fees that are generally assignments, ultimately learning many of the programs. International centre. A rich heritage, ultra-modern lower than in other countries how to lead and follow. The students wishing to prolong their facilities and cutting-edge classroom makes Canada an ideal place for professional relationships that begin experience in Canada may apply for a technology make Royal Roads international students. in a cohort can outlast a career. work permit for up to 3 years or a world-class experience. permanent residency. * U21 Rankings of National Higher Education Systems 2013

HIGH RANKINGS

IN CANADA PUBLIC UNIVERSITY PUBLIC UNIVERSITY DESTINATION IN # FOR STUDENT # IN CANADA FOR # IN CANADA FOR # CANADA TO VISIT EXPERIENCE ACTIVE AND LEVEL OF ACADEMIC 1 1 COLLABORATIVE 1 CHALLENGE 1 LEARNING

-National Survey of Student Engagement 2013 -Condé Nast Traveler

2 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 3 Canada: a top international student destination VICTORIA, British Columbia, CANADA

Royal Roads University is in Victoria, Victoria is a laid-back city with plenty the capital city of British Columbia, on of shops, cafés and restaurants offering the southern tip of Vancouver Island. everything from fresh, local West Coast It has easy access to the mainland cuisine to global specialties. With more with Vancouver, Whistler and Seattle restaurants per person than New York Vancouver CANADA (USA) in close proximity. This region of City, Victoria delivers a dish for every Whistler Montreal North America is known as the Pacific taste. Enjoy live theatre performances, Vancouver Seattle Northwest. art galleries, and year round festivals like Symphony Splash, Feast of Fields, Toronto VICTORIA New York Founded in 1843, today’s Victoria has the Dragon Boat Festival, International Washington, D.C. grown from its very English origins Jazz Fest, International Blues Bash, the San Francisco USA into a city filled with sophisticated, Fringe Festival and Chinese New Year.

Los Angeles international flavor and spectacular Transportation natural beauty. It’s a place where the With the mildest climate in Canada, casual modernism of the West Coast spectacular natural beauty, year round • Canada is the world’s 2nd largest country at 9,984,670 km2 blends with time-honoured British, outdoor activities, entertainment and • All major airlines service Vancouver International Airport (YVR) European, First Nations and Asian world-renowned attractions, it’s no • Flying time to YVR from: Asia 11-15 hours; Europe 9-11 hours; Latin/South America 8-12 hours traditions. wonder that Condé Nast Readers’ • Connect from YVR to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) on a short 15 minute Choice Awards have scored Victoria commuter flight. YYJ is a 30 minute drive to downtown Victoria as the #17 best city in the world and • BC Ferries depart the mainland at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and Vancouver Island as #16 top island in travel to Vancouver Island at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, for a 95 minute the world. ocean voyage. Swartz Bay is a 30 minute drive to downtown Victoria

4 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 5 The Royal Roads University campus is a National Heritage Site.

On-campus recreational trails Millward Building

Grant Building, location of Library and Bookstore Hatley Castle, location of Office of Global Advancement International Study Centre Learning and Innovation Centre Recreation Centre

Royal Roads University is a small, qualifications are offered, including FACILITIES public, comprehensive, special purpose degrees (11 undergraduate, 21 master’s, The Learning and Innovation Centre The comprehensive library houses an university founded in 1995 after a 55-year 1 doctoral), 12 graduate certificates, 6 opened in 2011, with 7 large classrooms, extensive collection of print media history as Royal Roads Military College. diplomas, 10 professional and executive 33 breakout rooms, 2 computer labs, (48,000 books) and online resources, development programs and customized a business centre, multi-media lecture including over 100 databases and 55,000 • 5,300+ enrolled students training. For a complete list of all room, high-tech video conference room, e-books. A writing centre, computer lab, • 250+ international students programs offered and delivery models many study/lounge areas, and a snack breakout rooms and the bookstore are • More than 19,000 alumni — many visit www.royalroads.ca. bar. also part of the library complex. of them global leaders — in over 60 Program areas are: countries The International Study Centre and Recreational opportunities abound on Habitat Café are in the Grant Building 565 acres of lush parkland filled with • Member of the Association • Business* running, hiking and biking trails. All of Universities and Colleges which, along with the Arbutus, Nixon, • Communication & Culture* students receive free membership to of Canada (AUCC) Mews and Millward Buildings, feature • Tourism & Hospitality* classroom space. the on-campus University Recreation • British Columbia’s Education Quality • Education & Technology Centre which offers many opportunities Assurance (EQA) designation, Computer labs are located in the for fun and fitness including a weight a guarantee of quality education • Leadership Studies Learning and Innovation Centre (1 PC room, squash courts, tennis courts and • Environment & Sustainability and 1 Mac), in the library, Arbutus and aerobics studio. Personal training and Today, the university offers a unique • Interdisciplinary Studies Millward Annex buildings. both scheduled and drop-in fitness learning model delivered in either classes are available for yoga, dance, a blended format of online learning • Humanitarian Studies *Choice of on-campus programs ideal for international students spin class, boot camp, basketball, combined with short on-campus badminton, volleyball, indoor soccer, residencies or in a traditional on- ping pong, squash and floor hockey. campus format. Several types of

6 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 7 International Study Centre

ON-CAMPUS DEGREE PREPARATION English for Academic Purposes

STRUCTURE COURSES

1 or 2 semesters There are 25 hours of classroom time per Listening, speaking, reading and writing week plus formal advising as requested

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION The International Study Centre at Royal Roads University offers comprehensive Spring: January 6, 2014 English language and study skills programs to those students who need IELTS 3.0 or TOEFL iBT 32 or Study Group test equivalent Summer: May 5, 2014 $5,240 per semester additional support to meet the university’s English language requirement High school completion with a 75% average / “B”/ GPA (3.00/4.33) Fall: September 8, 2014 for admission. These pathway programs provide the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for academic studies.

Students learn in a customized teaching environment that is tailored specifically English for Academic Purposes is an undergraduate Once students meet the minimum language for their needs and they benefit from small class sizes, personal attention and a pre-degree program designed for international requirements of IELTS 4.5 or equivalent supportive student community. students with a minimum English level of IELTS they can progress into the University 3.0 or equivalent. In this 1 or 2 semester program, Bridging Program (see page 10). students develop the four key language skills of “Each support system at the speaking, listening, reading and writing, in the university did its best to help me. context of degree-level studies. A strong emphasis is placed on frequent assignments, a high level of The doors of the International formative assessment and detailed, supportive Study Centre are open to us any feedback. This approach enables close tracking of a student’s progress and facilitates the provision of time – the staff loves to help individual guidance. A further and important element the students and to make of this program is the help given to students to them happy.” adapt to living and studying in a new environment.

Ali Yacoub Al Boori, Saudi Arabia BA in Professional Communication

8 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 9 ON-CAMPUS DEGREE PREPARATION ON-CAMPUS DEGREE PREPARATION University Bridging Program Pre-Master’s Program/Transfer Student Program

STRUCTURE COURSES STRUCTURE COURSES

1 semester 1 semester English for Academic Purposes; Critical Thinking Skills; Context for Listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and a Study Skills course There are 25 hours of classroom time per There are 27 hours of classroom time per Business; and Accounting week plus academic advising as requested week plus 3 hours of academic advising

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION

IELTS 4.5 (minimum bands 4.0) or TOEFL iBT 52 Spring: January 6, 2014 IELTS 5.5 (minimum bands 5.0) or TOEFL iBT 68 or Study Group test equivalent or Study Group test equivalent Spring: January 6, 2014 Summer: May 5, 2014 $6,300 per semester High school completion with a 75% average / “B”/ GPA Undergraduate degree with a 75% average / “B”/ GPA (3.00/4.33) Fall: September 8, 2014 (3.00/4.33) for entry to a graduate program Summer: May 5, 2014 $8,925 per semester Recognized program related diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 60 credits overall, 24 second year credits, and a 75% average / “B”/ GPA (3.00/4.33) for year 3 entry transfer students The University Bridging Program is a one semester, Once students achieve a level of IELTS 5.5 Fall: September 8, 2014 pre-degree program designed for international or equivalent they are ready to progress into Work experience required for some programs students with a minimum English level of IELTS the first year of an on-campus undergraduate 4.5 or equivalent. In addition to building English degree or the Pre-Master’s Program. The Pre-Master’s Program (PMP) is an advanced Once students reach a level of IELTS 6.5 they are language skills through speaking, listening, university preparation program designed for ready to progress into an on-campus, graduate level reading and writing, the program incorporates international students with a minimum English program or transfer to year 3 of an undergraduate grammar and academic study skills. Students level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. This one semester degree if all other entry requirements are met. work with complex academic texts, produce fully program is for graduate students that need to referenced academic writing and deliver a formal The PMP delivers curriculum within a improve their English to meet the IELTS 6.5 presentation on an academic topic. Overall, the framework that resembles typical graduate requirement of an on-campus graduate program. The student’s progress is given tangible expression level study in Canada. Instruction during students take courses designed to prime them for through the production of a portfolio of work drawn the program and measurable student work the rigor of graduate level coursework in Canada. from all the University Bridging Program courses. outcomes include, but are not limited to: The PMP is also refered to as the Transfer Student • Peer-reviewed content and readings Program (see chart on page 12) because it is suitable for and subsequent class discussions undergraduate transfer students seeking direct entry • Formal individual and group presentations into year 3 of an on-campus undergraduate degree. • Collaborative and team projects • Use of technology in program delivery and in the production of assignments

10 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 11 YOUR PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS.

The International Study Centre offers a variety of supportive pathway programs for international students wishing to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs at Royal Roads University.

International Study Centre Pre-Degree Pathway International Study Centre Pre-Master’s Pathway

PRE-DEGREE LEADING TO YEARS 1-4 PRE-MASTER’S GRADUATE DEGREE STUDY PLANS STUDY PLANS

TRANSFER STUDENT PROGRAM LEADING TO YEAR 3 OF A BACHELOR’S DEGREE PRE-MASTER’S PROGRAM LEADING TO A ON-CAMPUS Language progression requirements: IELTS 6.5 (minimum bands 4 MONTHS 4 MONTHS GRADUATE DEGREE 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum subsections 20) or equivalent Langauge progression requirements: IELTS Entry requirements: recognized program related diploma or 6.5 (minimum bands 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 equivalent with a minimum of 60 credits overall, 24 second (minimum subsections 20) or equivalent year credits, and a 75% average / “B”/ GPA (3.00/4.33) Work experience required for some programs MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Free on-site testing upon arrival will determine English level and verify final placement. UNIVERSITY BRIDGING (UBP) PRE-MASTER’S PROGRAM IELTS 5.5 (minimum bands 5.0), TOEFL iBT 68 or Study Group test equivalent Program specific entry requirements 4 MONTHS LEADING TO YEAR 1 OF Undergraduate degree with a 75% average / “B”/ GPA (3.00/4.33) can be found at isc.royalroads.ca A BACHELOR’S DEGREE Work experience required for graduate programs Language progression requirements: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I OR II + UBP IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 68 or Study Group test equivalent 4 MONTHS 8 MONTHS 12 MONTHS 4 MONTHS 8 MONTHS 12 MONTHS

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES UNIVERSITY BRIDGING PROGRAM TRANSFER STUDENT PROGRAM IELTS 3.0, TOEFL iBT 32 or IELTS 4.5 (minimum bands 4.0), TOEFL iBT 52 IELTS 5.5 (minimum bands 5.0), TOEFL iBT 68 Study Group test equivalent or Study Group test equivalent or Study Group test equivalent High school completion with a 75% average High school completion with a 75% average / Academic transcripts with a 75% average / / “B”/ GPA (3.00/4.33) “B”/ GPA (3.00/4.33) “B”/ GPA (3.00/4.33)

Royal Roads University International Study Centre 13 ON-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES I see that these 4 years at Royal Roads Royal Roads University offers 5 on-campus degrees specifically designed for international students in the areas of Business, Professional Communication, University and Tourism and Hospitality Management. will be an In year 1, students study the same In years 3 and 4 of the undergraduate curriculum and take the following degree, students will take classes amazing and academic courses: Canadian with Canadian and other international Studies; Earth and Ecology; History students. The academic workload remarkable of Ideas; Critical Reasoning and increases. Students may undertake Information Analysis; Writing Across a period of applied work experience, journey in the Curriculum; Global Studies; or a capstone project, before Contemporary World Literature; completing the program. Finite Mathematics for Business my life! and the Social Sciences; Technology Upon arrival at the International and Society; and Mass Communication Study Centre, students will receive on-site testing to verify English level and Faisal Aldakhil, Saudi Arabia in Canada. BA in Global Tourism Management determine final placement. Students who Upon completion of year 1 with a do not have the required English level for minimum grade point average of direct entry into a degree program are 2.0 and an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, required to take the English for Academic students progress into year 2. Purposes and University Bridging Programs for degree preparation. In year 2, students branch into their specific streams in business, Mathematics upgrading may also be professional communication or tourism required in the form of workshop tutorials. and hospitality management.

14 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 15 BBA is the most popular program for International Study Centre students

ON-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES ON-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COMPLETION Bachelor of Business Administration in Bachelor of Commerce in Sustainability and International Business Entrepreneurial Management

STRUCTURE COURSES ACCELERATED STRUCTURE COURSES

A 4-year degree. Years 1 and 2 combine full Managerial Accounting; Bridge to BBA; Foundational Management A 3-year degree. Students take years 1 and 2 of the BBA. Upon Bridge to BCom; Foundational Business Skills I, II, III; academic courses with English language and Skills A,B,C; Foundations of Sustainability and International Business successful completion and meeting the work experience Financial Accounting; Business and Society; Introduction study skills to support international students’ A,B,C; Sustainability Marketing: A Global Perspective; Globalization requirement, students can apply for BCom and complete to Strategic Management; Applied Business Economics; academic studies. Years 3 and 4 of the BBA in the Business World; Ecological Economics; Sustainability years 3 and 4 in an accelerated 12 month format. Leadership; Marketing; Doing Business in a Global program are taught over a standard 2 year period. Accounting; International Business Strategy; The Social, Political Economy; Managerial Accounting; Entrepreneurship; Students must earn 120 credits (30 credits in year 1, 30 credits and Legal Environment of Global Business; International Human Applied Business Challenge A, B, C; Finance; Students must earn 120 credits (30 credits per in year 2, 60 credits in the final 12 months) to complete the Resources Issues and Practices; Business Ethics; Finance; Operations Management; The Human Side of Business; year) to complete the degree program. degree program. International Marketing; Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility; There are 26 hours per week of class time, Management; Information Systems in a Connected World; Business There are 26 hours per week of class time, including an Business Law in Canada; Information Systems in a including an academic advisory hour. Field School; Capstone Project; Leading Organizations; Global academic advisory hour. Connected World; Venture Challenge; Capstone Project Includes Business Field School with an Management Practices; Entrepreneurship in the International international option Environment ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / ADMISSIONS INTAKE DATES TUITION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 68 or Study Group test equivalent Completion of years 1 and 2 of the BBA or a recognized business- Spring: January 6, 2014 IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 68 or Study Group test equivalent Spring: January 6, 2014 related diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 60 credits $34,680 complete High school completion with a 75% average / “B”/ GPA $8,160 per semester overall, 24 second year credits, and a 75% average / “B”/ GPA 12 month, (3.00/4.33) Fall: September 8, 2014 (3.00/4.33) 60 credit program BCom requires 3 years of relevant, full-time work experience and Fall: September 8, 2014 Today’s managers must perpetually weigh Professional career opportunities a detailed resume to apply for entry into year 3 of the program considerations about people, planet and profit when Business administrator • General manager • making business decisions. The BBA in Sustainability International business broker • Sales/marketing The accelerated BCom in Entrepreneurial capstone project offering students a choice of and International Business is a unique program manager • Business consultant • Project leader Management program is designed for students developing a new business or doing a consulting providing a blend of social science and commerce. • Export development/international trade wishing to apply their work and life experience to project with an existing business or organization. The courses are designed to enable students to manager • International marketing • Corporate develop critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, foster sustainable and responsible businesses and accountability officer • Sustainability officer/ communication and global thinking. With a focus on Professional career opportunities organizations in a globally competitive environment. coordinator/manager • International banking • innovation and entrepreneurial management, the Business analyst • Accountant trainee • Actuary After successfully completing years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor Government • Non-governmental organization program integrates an array of topics ranging from trainee • Human resources advisor • Management of Business Administration degree, students may apply for leadership to strategy to applied business economics. consultant • Financial advisor • Sales representative/ entry into the final accelerated 12 months of the Bachelor The theme of entrepreneurial management is executive • Purchaser • Financial analyst • Operation/ of Commerce degree, provided they meet all the academic emphasized throughout and highlighted in the production manager • Market research assistant and work experience requirements. unique Venture Challenge course and in an applied • International trade manager • Credit analyst

16 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 17 Study tourism in the #1 destination to visit in Canada. Internship opportunities are on your doorstep in Victoria.

ON-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES ON-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management

STRUCTURE COURSES STRUCTURE COURSES

A 4-year degree. Years 1 and 2 combine full Foundations of Professional Communications; Theoretical A 4-year degree program. Years 1 and 2 Foundations; Digital Communication in Global Business; Writing, academic courses with English language and Foundations in Communication; Fundamentals of Professional combine full academic courses with English Critical Thinking and Research Literature; Managing Tourism study skills for international students to support Writing; Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Digital language and study skills to support Operations; Research Methods for Tourism; Financial Management for your academic studies. Years 3 and 4 of the Communication; History of Communication; Interpersonal international students’ academic studies. Tourism; The Leadership Experience; Multicultural Management and degree program are taught over a standard 2 year Communication Across Cultures; Media and Cultural Studies; Years 3 and 4 of the BA program are taught Communications; Services Marketing for Tourism; Tourism Policy and period. Writing for Business and Government; Professional Experience over a standard 2 year period. Field trips and a Planning; Tourism Product Development; Destination Management in Communication; Global Communication; Media Project; and Marketing; Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality; Tourism Students must earn 120 credits (30 credits per 3 month internship are included. Rhetoric: Theory and Practice; Research Methods; Organizational Entrepreneurship; Human Resources Issues and Practices; Ethical Issues year) to complete the degree program. Students must earn 120 credits (30 credits per Communication; Writing for the Media; Communication Ethics; in Hospitality; Strategic Management in the Hospitality and Tourism year) to complete the degree program. There are 26 hours per week of class time, Advertising and Public Relations; Media Policy, Politics, Economics Industry; Globalization and the Hospitality Industry; International including an academic advisory hour. and Law; Professional Portfolio There are 26 hours per week of class time, Hospitality Internship Preparation; International Hospitality Internship including an academic advisory hour. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 68 or Study Group test equivalent Spring: January 6, 2014 IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 68 or Study Group test equivalent High school completion with a 75% average / “B”/ GPA $8,160 per semester Spring: January 6, 2014 (3.00/4.33) Fall: September 8, 2014 High school completion with a 75% average / “B”/ GPA $8,160 per semester (3.00/4.33) Fall: September 8, 2014

The BA in Professional Communication examines Professional career opportunities The BA in Global Tourism Management provides the Professional career opportunities language, media, culture and technology. The Technical writer • Public relations officer • Journalist essential blend of applied tourism, social sciences Assistant product development manager • program balances the best of academic education, • Broadcaster • Film-maker • Opinion and market and humanities courses to foster a comprehensive Conference or events coordinator • Destination professional experience and practical skills. The researcher • Fundraising consultant • Consumer understanding of sustainable tourism management marketing organization (DMO) assistant program combines a comprehensive overview of in a globally competitive context. Professional affairs representative • Training and development manager • Municipal tourism assistant planner communications as an academic field which leaves facilitator • Advertising copywriter • Promotions tourism managers require a comprehensive range • Municipal economic development assistant graduates with the fundamental concepts, tools, manager • Photo journalist • Public policy analyst of abilities, knowledge and experience in order to manager • Assistant marketing manager processes and techniques to succeed in this field. • Editor/editorial assistant • Speech writer • Web build a socially and environmentally sustainable site manager/editor • Press officer • Copy editor tourism industry. The program addresses essential topics and competencies related to entrepreneurship, destination marketing, leadership, communications, community development, poverty alleviation and global sustainability.

18 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 19 Earn a BA in International Hotel Management in 3 years, save time, money and start your career faster.

ON-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management Ted Wykes, Associate Faculty Member Partial school team: Lisa Jaud, Abdullmohsen Almuhanna and Victoria Kovalenko ACCELERATED STRUCTURE COURSES

A 3-year degree. Years 1 and 2 combine full Industry Analysis; Writing, Critical Thinking and Research “Yesterday during some team meeting time, I commended one team academic courses with English language and Literature; Managing Tourism Operations; Hospitality Finance; study skills for international students to support International Hotel Management; The Leadership Experience; for how well they seemed to be working together and we got into a academic studies. Years 3 and 4 of the BA Multicultural Management and Communications; Hotel Facilities very interesting conversation about team dynamics and the culture program are delivered in a 12 month accelerated Management; Services Marketing for Tourism; Revenue and Yield format. Includes a 3 month internship. Management; Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality; Hospitality in the classroom. Entrepreneurship; Human Resources Issues and Practices; Leading Students must earn 120 credits (30 credits in Edge Hospitality; Ethical Issues in Hospitality; Strategic Management year 1, 30 credits in year 2, 60 credits in the final in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry; Globalization and the This team talked about how they had a couple of big battles at the 12-months) to complete the degree program. Hospitality Industry; International Hospitality Internship Preparation; start and then realized it was all because of cultural differences. They There are 26 hours per week of class time, International Hospitality Internship including an academic advisory hour. then agreed to use these differences to their advantage to solve case problems and work on assignments and it all clicked. Abdullmohsen ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION can’t believe how much he is learning about other cultures and said IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 68 or Study Group test equivalent Spring: January 6, 2014 $32,640 complete this opportunity would have never been available to him in Saudi High school completion with a 75% average / “B”/ GPA 12 month, 60 credit program (3.00/4.33) Fall: September 8, 2014 Arabia and Lisa said that she has learned more in her brief time at RRU then she did all of last year at her university in Germany. The accelerated BA in International Hotel required internship is the stage where students’ Management is a leading edge program that builds careers are launched after successful completion When I asked her to expand she talked about the team concept and professional credentials and advances careers in of the academic studies on campus. The field the diversity in the classroom as much as she did the curriculum.” the hospitality industry. This dynamic program work portion of the degree is a transformative aims to develop a broad range of leadership, experience for students where they continue to Ted Wykes Associate Faculty Member, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management analytical and interpersonal skills and provide learn, complete assignments, and find exceptional School team: Abdullmohsen Almuhanna, Saudi Arabia; Pablo Reyes, Colombia; Kaitlyn Duplak, Canada; a firm grounding in hospitality management. opportunities for permanent employment. Lisa Jaud, Bavaria; Victoria Kovalenko, Russia; and Isabella Li, China The entire undergraduate program is infused with a Professional career opportunities blend of academic theory and industry experiences. Throughout the year, students will learn in industry Front desk supervisor/manager • Reservations settings; participate in exciting events and class agent • Sales associate • Marketing coordinator studies with leading hoteliers and educators in the • Human resources coordinator • Spa region. The international context of the program coordinator • Assistant restaurant manager is vital to a successful career in hospitality and the

20 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 21 ON-CAMPUS GRADUATE DEGREES

ON-CAMPUS GRADUATE DEGREES Master of Global Management

At Royal Roads University, 70% of students are pursuing graduate ACCELERATED STRUCTURE COURSES degrees; this is the highest percentage of any university in Canada. 42 academic credits Intercultural Gateway; Internship Preparation; Intercultural Studies for International Business; Argument and Research project option: 12 or 18 months. Students Communication; Corporate and International Finance; Delivery of the blended learning complete a 6 credit capstone business project either Political Geography and International Economics; International during studies (12 months) or after the regular program model graduate programs is the Business Strategy; International Law and Global Trade coursework is complete (18 months) foundation of the public university Organization; International Marketing; International which today delivers 21 professional Internship research project option: 18 months, where Accounting Tools for Financial Health; Sustainability and students complete 12 months of regular coursework International Corporate Citizenship; International Business master’s degrees. followed by 6 months that encompasses a 3-6 month Negotiations; Comparative Management; International Canadian internship and a project for the internship Business Operations and Supply Chain Management; Global client. This option is available only to students with a Management Research Project; Internship Research Project For international students wishing to minimum 75% average by the end of the second quarter pursue a top quality graduate degree in Canada, the university currently ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION offers 3 select choices: Master of IELTS 6.5 (minimum bands 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 88 Summer: May 5, 2014; May 11, 2015 Global Management, Master of Arts in (minimum subsections 20) or Study Group test Fall: September 8, 2014; September 8, 2015 equivalent or completion of Pre-Master’s Program Tourism Management and Master of “The cohort model is the best $29,330 complete Arts in Intercultural and International experience of my life as working Undergraduate degree with a 75% average / “B”/ The Pre-Master’s Program can precede 42 credit program Communication. GPA (3.00/4.33) this program with intake dates in in small groups made me a 2 years of relevant, full-time work experience January, May or September of each year.

Both the Master of Global Management great team player. Working with The Master of Global Management degree international managers and entrepreneurs who and MA in Tourism Management degrees people from different cultural delivers a graduate level international business want to do business in the global arena and those include an internship component that education that prepares students to develop looking to launch their own international firm. backgrounds enabled me to strong managerial and entrepreneurial skills and provides Canadian work experience see things differently. If they competencies to succeed. With the ability to observe Professional career opportunities while studying and extends the qualifying say ‘Global Management’, and learn outside one’s culture and the skills to The program is designed as a launch platform time that graduates can obtain a post- work effectively with uncertainty and ambiguity, for an international career with: they actually mean it.” students gain an intelligent, informed perspective. graduation work permit. The Master of Global Management is designed A transnational corporation • Small or specifically for professionals and entrepreneurs medium enterprise • New entrepreneurial Ujjwal Bathla, India venture • Government accounts manager • Master of Global Management who want to perform with intelligence in the global workplace. The program suits entry level International sales and marketing manager • International business development

22 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 23 The MA in Brand new Tourism Management on-campus is the first program program of its kind in Canada

ON-CAMPUS GRADUATE DEGREES ON-CAMPUS GRADUATE DEGREES Master of Arts in Tourism Management Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communication

ACCELERATED STRUCTURE COURSES STRUCTURE COURSES

36 academic credits Trends and Issues in Hospitality Management; Finance for Tourism and 33 academic credits Intercultural and International Communication Theory; Hospitality Management; Research Methodology; Corporate Hospitality Academic Writing and Communication; Intercultural Project option: 12 months, includes a Course based option: 18 months. Standard option where Strategy; Graduate Research Paper; Tourism Leadership; Global Tourism; Competence; Research in Communication Studies; Global graduate research paper students complete a 33 credit program Transforming Destinations; Product and Market Innovations; Strategic Politics and International Relations; Advanced Research Internship option: 12 months + 6 month Tourism Marketing; Sustainable Tourism Management; Ethics in Tourism Research paper option: 22 months. Students complete Methods; Contemporary Issues in Communication; internship and Hospitality; Social Entrepreneurship; Consulting Project; Internship the 18 month course-based 33 credit program option before Supervised Field Study; Organizational Communication completing the 4 month, 6 credit research paper. This and Culture; Public Culture; Communication in an ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION combination is a strong PhD pre-requisite option International Context; Research Paper

IELTS 6.5 (minimum bands 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 88 Summer: May 12, 2014; May 11, 2015 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKE DATES TUITION (minimum subsections 20) or Study Group test equivalent or completion of Pre-Master’s Program $32,010 complete IELTS 6.5 (minimum bands 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum Fall: September 29, 2014 The Pre-Master’s Program subsections 20) or Study Group test equivalent or completion Undergraduate degree with a 75% average / “B”/ can precede this program with 36 credit program GPA (3.00/4.33) of Pre-Master’s Program intake dates in January, May or The Pre-Master’s Program $28,490 complete 2 years of relevant work or volunteer experience September of each year. Undergraduate degree with a 75% average/ "B”/ GPA can precede this program with 33 credit program (3.00/4.33) intake dates in January, May 1 year of relevant, full-time work or volunteer experience or September of each year. The MA in Tourism Management, a leading-edge Professional career opportunities graduate program, is the first of its kind in Canada’s Tourism government organizations • Destination The Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communications officers for government or non- tourism and hospitality education system. It marketing organizations • Private tourism Communication program is designed for students government institutions • Communications directors responds to the worldwide demand for tourism and companies • Entrepreneurships • Consulting firms who want to pursue their careers in professional for corporations and marketing organizations hospitality leaders to build and sustain a competitive international communication engaging • Professional writers, editors or publishers • advantage in the global tourism market. Timely different audiences across multiple cultural Organizational development and training consultants and relevant program content has been designed in settings. Students will focus on topics including • Human resources training and development collaboration with industry experts, students, faculty intercultural and international communication, specialists • Teachers of communication skills and education partners. Students gain skills in organizational communication and culture, courses at community colleges • Media consultants, destination development, leadership, sustainability public culture, intercultural competence, correspondents or journalists • Public relations and global tourism. MA in Tourism Management global politics and international relations. officers • Marketing managers and advertisers focuses on case studies and examples from around Otherwise, students may further their the world, enabling students to compare and contrast Professional career opportunities approaches to sustainable tourism development. studies at the Doctorate level. The potential fields of practice for graduates are varied and include:

24 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 25 INTERNSHIPS & WORK OPPORTUNITIES

Major employers in Canada, and around the world, seek graduates with more than just basic qualifications. They look for the skills and know-how that only Put Your Career On the Map real work experience can provide. Throughout a Royal Roads University study Explore Google Maps to find out where the program there are opportunities for internship placements. RRU also offers career BA International Hotel Management students have interned counseling and networking opportunities throughout the duration of study.

Canadian Government Programs Off-Campus Work Permit Program Post-Graduation Work Permit Gain World Class Experience This program gives eligible and Permanent Residency Examples of companies where Royal Roads students have held internships: international students the opportunity The Post-Graduation Work Permit • Boeing • PepsiCo Beverages to gain valuable work experience as Program allows students who have • Carnival Cruise Lines • Royal Roads University well as to participate more fully in the graduated from Royal Roads University • Comtech Systems Inc. Victoria, British Columbia and wider to gain valuable Canadian work • Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Canadian communities. International experience. A work permit under the • Fairmont Hotels and Resorts • Study Group students bring with them a wealth Post-Graduation Work Permit Program • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Tourism Vancouver of knowledge, perspectives, skills is valid for the same duration of the • Gardens BC Society • Tourism Victoria and experience which enhances student’s study program and up to • Hilton Hotels and Resorts • VIATec the Canadian work environment. 3 years in total. During the Post- Graduation Work Permit Program • Hyatt Hotels and Resorts • W Hotels and Resorts students may also be eligible to apply for Canadian Permanent Residency.

26 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 27 ACCOMMODATION AND INSURANCE

Homestay Program Their staff have personally inspected Student Insurance Through the services of Canada each home and have interviewed the International students are required Homestay International, students will family to ensure quality homestays. to have the protection of personal have access to caring family homes. The family will provide a private, insurance for the duration of their time The homestay program allows students furnished bedroom and meals. in Canada. The university-approved to live with Canadian families, thus insurance is StudyCare - a plan designed Homes are located in appealing and being exposed to, and participating in, especially for international students. safe neighbourhoods of Greater local culture and customs. It is also a Victoria, accessible to Royal Roads great way to enhance English language StudyCare will cover you for loss of University by public transportation. study through after school practice personal possessions, as well as provide with the host family. A host family health and medical insurance. Full Private Accommodation “The University helped me to typically plays an important role in information about StudyCare insurance find a nice family, who would For students age 19 years and over helping the student adjust to Canadian is published in the StudyCare policy share their home with me and who prefer a more independent living booklet, available from the International life. As much as possible, the student make me feel like home.” is included in the family unit. Canada environment, the International Study Study Centre website. Homestay International has a well- Centre at Royal Roads can also assist Francisco Alan Martinez Zavala, Mexico Bachelor of Business Administration established network of experienced in arranging private accommodation. host families.

28 Royal Roads University International Study Centre 29 ✓ 48 hour undergraduate GREAT VALUE HOW TO APPLY admission decision ✓ No application deadline ✓ No application fee

As a public university, Royal Roads can charge lower tuition fees, thus offering a better cost value when compared to many North American private universities. Canadian international Applying to our International tuition fees, accommodation and other living expenses allow for an undergraduate student Study Centre is easy and fast: with average spending habits to expect to pay no more than $25,000 - $30,000 for all of their expenses in one year at Royal Roads University. Tuition fees are valid for the spring and summer 2014 intakes. Royal Roads University typically revises tuition fees in the late Apply online Apply by mail spring for the fall intake. There is no application fee at the International Study Centre. Complete an on-line application form Royal Roads University at isc.royalroads.ca and send your International Study Centre TUITION FEES supporting documents through the 2005 Sooke Road secure upload link provided. Grant Building, Office 131 English for Academic Purposes $5,240 per semester Student Services Fee $190 per academic year Victoria, British Columbia Apply locally Canada V9B 5Y2 University Bridging Program $6,300 per semester Student Association Fee $200 per academic year Submit your completed application form Pre-Master’s Program $8,925 per semester StudyCare insurance $815 per calendar year and supplemental documents to your Apply by email Undergraduate Degree $8,160 per semester Extended medical coverage $310 per calendar year local educational representative. [email protected]

Bachelor of Commerce* $34,680 U-Pass (local transportation) $260 per academic year

Bachelor of Arts in International Airport transfer (optional) Application checklist $32,640 $95 private car, Hotel Management* from Victoria International one-way Admission requirements vary by program. Confirm supporting information at isc.royalroads.ca Airport (YYJ) Master in Global Management $29,330 full program „„ Completed RRU ISC application, including „„ Scanned copies of recent bank statements, Master of Arts in Tourism all parent/guardian signatures for students in English, demonstrating a year’s worth of $32,010 full program Management 18 years or younger funds for academic and personal expenses Master of Arts in Intercultural and „„ Scanned copy of high school (last 3 years) „„ English language exam: IELTS, TOEFL, $28,490 full program International Communication or university transcripts. The transcripts Embassy (Language School) or free must be translated into English and the Accuplacer or Password test for acceptance* ACCOMMODATION FOR ADULTS ACCOMMODATION FOR MINORS translation needs to be authenticated as „„ Scanned copy of passport identification (AGE 19+) (AGE 16-18) true by a notary public or similar official page and Study Permit if applicable

Single room with shared Single room with shared $3,400 per semester $3,604 per semester bathroom and 3 meals per day bathroom and 3 meals per day PMP and graduate applicants only Private bathroom (optional) $640 per semester Private bathroom (optional) $640 per semester „„ 2 letters of reference, preferably one „„ 2-3 page Statement of Intent academic and one professional, including Homestay placement fee $220 one-time Monitoring and reporting, done „„ Resume/Curriculum Vitae $280 per semester on a monthly basis details of academic ability, achievement, Security deposit (refundable) $500 motivation and work habits Custodianship registration fee¥ $250 one-time

Homestay placement fee $400 one-time

* 12 month degree completion program (year 3) Security deposit (refundable) $500 *All applicants who have completed at least 2 years of full-time study in an English speaking country or in an international school where the ¥ re-registration is $150 per semester language of instruction (i.e. teaching, assessment and examination) was in English will have the English test waived for application purposes.

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Royal Roads University International Study Centre Grant Building, Office 131 2005 Sooke Road Victoria, British Columbia Canada V9B 5Y2

250.391.2600 ext: 4701 [email protected] isc.royalroads.ca

The EAP, UBP, PMP and the international first and second years of on-campus undergraduate degrees at Royal Roads University’s International Study Centre are delivered by Study Group, a global leader in providing academic pathways that create superior career outcomes for students.

The information contained in this brochure is subject to change. Check the website for the most up-to-date information. Publication date: January 2014

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