Royal Roads University International Viewbook

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA

CANADA

at royal roads university, the world is your classroom. life.changing

Royal Roads University 2005 Sooke Road Victoria, BC Canada  V9B 5Y2 www.royalroads.ca international@royalroads.ca

Royal Roads University brings high-achieving students and outstanding faculty together in a personal partnership of learning. In fulltime, on-campus programs, or online learning coupled with short, intensive campus residencies, our students have an educational experience like no other.

WELCOME

As Vice President of Global Advancement, I would like to thank you for your interest in Royal Roads University; a university like no other.

The excellence of Royal Roads’ unique, innovative programs is known across Canada and around the world. Our international graduates speak highly of their transformative, life-changing experience in the magical setting of Hatley Castle, located in Victoria, British Columbia.

Royal Roads takes a collaborative approach to learning. Faculty and staff get to know our students, and are uniquely positioned to respond to their individual needs. This booklet offers a quick look at the Royal Roads experience and how we can help you to achieve your life goals.

When you choose Royal Roads, prepare for your life to change in ways you may never have dreamed possible.

Sincerely,

Cyndi McLeod Vice President, Global Advancement, Marketing and Business Development

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CANADA Montreal

Whistler

Seattle

USA

Toronto

Vancouver

New York Washington D.C.

San Francisco

VIC TORIA Los Angeles

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL International airlines offer direct service to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Transfer to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or arrive by ferry from Vancouver or Seattle.

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T H E R O YA L R O A D S D I F F E R E N C E

Premier CAMPUS: Earn your degree while studying on the most beautiful campus in Canada. During a visit to Royal Roads University, the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, stated: “There is surely no more a beautiful campus in Canada than Lord Dunsmuir’s magnificent castle, and the majestic forest and gardens of the Hatley Park National Historic Site. But beneath the Edwardian grandeur of Royal Roads lies a cutting-edge, modern university.”

HIGH RANKING: Based on results of the National Survey of Student Engagement, Royal Roads University ranked first among Canadian public universities in the areas of level of academic challenge and active and collaborative learning (Maclean’s Magazine, 2010 and 2012).

STUDENT SUPPORT: Our International Study Centre offers English language and study skills programs in a customized teaching environment that is tailored specifically to the learner’s needs. Students benefit from small class sizes, personal attention, longer than average classroom hours and a supportive student community.

CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE: A Canadian government program gives eligible international students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, both during their studies and after they graduate. During the post-graduation work permit program, students may also be eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

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T H E R E G I O N ’S T O P 10 AT T R AC T I O N S Gardens and Parks Visit the Royal Roads Gardens, the world-class Butchart Gardens, and Abkhazi Gardens.

Or, explore our local parks where you can hike, mountain bike, horseback ride and swim.

Water Sports Go fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving and surfing. The BC coast has it all!

Climate

Vancouver

Victoria enjoys Canada’s mildest climate with yearround access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Take a trip to the mainland and enjoy some of the sights and sounds of Vancouver.

Internships and work opportunities await you here in Canada’s third largest city.

Cultural Entertainment Victoria boasts a variety of theatres, galleries and cinemas.

Music and art festivals occur year round.

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Dining Victoria has the second-highest number of restaurants per capita in North America, offering everything from cafĂŠs to fine dining and a mouth-watering choice of international cuisine.

Golf Enjoy local golf courses, including Bear Mountain, designed by professional PGA golfer Jack Nicklaus.

Whale Watching Take an eco-tour for an up-close view of whales, seals and sea lions.

Winter Sports

Social Activities

In close proximity, visit resorts like Whistler and Mount Washington for skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports.

From movies to karaoke to the symphony, there is so much to do in Victoria.

It often starts by meeting friends at a coffee shop.

COURTESY TOURISM VICTORIA

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DID YOU KNOW? With the mildest climate in Canada, Victoria has flowers in bloom all year, earning it the nickname “City of Gardens�.

Some of its most famous gardens are found right on campus.

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R O YA L R O A D S U N I V E R S I T Y

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Royal Roads University is proud of our more than 17,000 graduates — many of them global leaders in more than 60 countries. Their success is our success. We’re proud, too, of our place among other prestigious Canadian universities, coast to coast.

Founded by the Royal Roads University Act in 1995, Royal Roads University is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), which represents and monitors 95 universities across Canada.

Royal Roads has also received British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, a guarantee of quality education and consumer protection in British Columbia.

Royal Roads offers current knowledge and applied learning in undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas, certificates, executive education, and custom education in these main areas of study: • • • • • • •

Business Communication & Culture Peace & Conflict Management Environment and Sustainability Leadership Studies Tourism & Hospitality Education

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UNIQUE ON-CAMPUS DEGREES

Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainability and International Business

Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management

BBA: The BBA in Sustainability and

examines essential topics related to entrepreneurship, destination marketing, leadership, communications, community development, poverty alleviation and global sustainability to foster a comprehensive understanding of sustainable tourism development in a globally competitive context. Includes an internship.

International Business is a unique program providing a blend of social science and commerce courses designed to enable students to foster sustainable and responsible businesses and organizations in a globally competitive environment.

Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management BCom: The BCom in Entrepreneurial Management focuses on innovation and entrepreneurial management by integrating an array of topics ranging from leadership to strategy to applied business economics thus preparing graduates for success in single proprietorships through to large organizations.

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication BA: The BA in Professional Communication develops language, analytical, interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills through the study of specialized areas of media, cultural studies, professional writing, public relations, journalism, public speaking, organization communication and new media.

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BA: The BA in Global Tourism Management

Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management BA: The BA in International Hotel Management will build professional credentials with studying sustainable tourism, international hotel management, financial strategy, marketing, ethics, entrepreneurship and communications both in the classroom and through a mandatory internship that sets the stage for an advanced career in a global industry.

Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies BA: The BA in Justice Studies is a broadbased, multi-disciplinary program that draws knowledge from academic disciplines including law, criminology, sociology, philosophy, political science, computer science, social work and public administration. This degree is an excellent choice for those wishing to pursue a career in justice-related contexts, both in Canada and abroad.

UNIQUE ON-CAMPUS DEGREES

Bachelor of science in environmental science

master of global management

bsc: The BSc in Environmental Science is years three and four, combined in an intensive 12-month program that complements students’ knowledge in environmental science with courses in environmental management, economics, law, community relations, communications skills and sustainable development, to gain the problem solving skills necessary to assume leadership positions in business and government.

mgm: The MGM degree delivers a graduate-level international business education that allows students to learn outside their culture, to gain skills to work effectively with uncertainty and ambiguity, and to perform with intelligence in the global workplace. Optional internship opportunity.

master of Arts in tourism management ma: The MA in Tourism Management is the newest graduate level program to be delivered on campus. With an advanced, interdisciplinary understanding of tourism management in the core learning themes of destination development, leadership, sustainability and global tourism, graduates are prepared to understand influential change in evolving markets and the role of tourism professionals as global citizens. Optional internship opportunity.

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BLENDED ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE DEGREES

The following programs are a blend of online learning with short, intensive, team based on-campus residencies. For program descriptions and prerequisite information, please visit www.royalroads.ca

Program Designation MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Executive Management

MBA

MBA in Executive Management (Management Consulting specialization)

MBA

MBA in Human Resources Management

MBA

MA (Master of Arts) in Conflict Analysis and Management

MA

MA in Disaster and Emergency Management

MA

MA in Educational Leadership and Management

MA

MA/MSc (Master of Science) in Environment and Management MA in Environmental Education and Communication MA/MSc in Environmental Practice

MA/MSc MA MA/MSc

MA in Human Security and Peacebuilding

MA

MA in Interdisciplinary Studies

MA

MA in Intercultural and International Communication

MA

MA in Leadership

MA

MA in Leadership (Health specialization)

MA

MA in Learning and Technology

MA

MA in Professional Communication

MA

MA in Tourism Management

MA

Doctor of Social Sciences

DSocSci

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R O YA L R O A D S U N I V E R S I T Y

Royal Roads University’s campus is a jewel of Canada’s west coast. It rests on 260 hectares of oceanside parkland, with a 100-year old castle at its centre. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful campuses in North America. Hatley Castle and our grounds have been designated a National Heritage Site, and our formal gardens are known internationally.

We are both a university and the guardian of a precious legacy.

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We believe the beauty of the west coast helps our students to achieve their goals. We encourage them to enjoy our safe, serene campus so that it may inspire their personal excellence. Hatley Castle, and other on-campus buildings, provide many student services that include the International Study Centre, the Office of Global Advancement, a comprehensive library, recreation centre, career services, counselling support, and financial aid and awards.

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O FF ICE O F GLO BA L A DVA N CEMENT

supporting international students Royal Roads University welcomes international students. We provide our students with specific knowledge and skills on their journey to becoming tomorrow’s innovators and leaders.

Our Office of Global Advancement offers a full range of services and programs specifically tailored to meet the needs of international students. Our mission is to enhance our international students’ academic, social and cultural experience while at Royal Roads. We provide guidance and support in:

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visas and study/work permits

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English language support

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accommodation support

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student orientation

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Social Insurance Number (SIN) registration/cards

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social and cultural activities

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healthcare

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family invitation letters

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Canada Revenue Agency/income tax filing

For help with these issues, call 250-391-2514, or email international@royalroads.ca

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U DY C E N T R E

Royal Roads University has developed an International Study Centre (ISC), to offer comprehensive English language and study skills programs to those students who need additional support to meet the university’s English language requirement for admission. These pathway programs provide the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for degree studies.

Throughout a full-time academic program, the ISC will continue to provide the support needed for international students to achieve success in their degrees.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Pre-Master’s Program (PMP)

The EAP program offers students the opportunity to develop key English language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, other courses teach the approaches and strategies needed to become a successful student in a Canadian university.

This one-semester program prepares those students accepted for graduate study at Royal Roads who require the necessary English skills. The program teaches EAP, Academic Study Skills, and familiarization with the culture of the Canadian university system.

University Bridging Program (UBP) The UBP is designed for students who require only a single semester of study to reach the language levels for entry to the undergraduate degree or the PMP. It enables students to deal with complex academic texts, to produce academic writing, to conduct research, and to deliver a formal presentation on an academic topic.

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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES ONE OR T WO SEMESTERS; 3.0 –4.0 IELTS

UNIVERSIT Y BRIDGING PROGRAM ONE SEMESTER; 4.5–5.0 IELTS

BACHELOR’S DEGREE YEAR 1 5.5 IELTS

BACHELOR’S DEGREE YEAR 2 6.5 IELTS

PRE-MASTER’S PROGRAM ONE SEMESTER; 5.5 IELTS

MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT 6.5 IELTS

MASTER OF ARTS IN TOURISM MANAGMENT 6.5 IELTS

BACHELOR’S DEGREE YEARS 3 & 4 6.5 IELTS

WORK EXPERIENCE & POST-GRADUATION POSSIBILITIES

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FINDING YOUR NE W HOME IN CANADA

Victoria is a friendly, helpful and caring city – a good place to call home. Royal Roads University assists our students in finding safe, affordable and pleasant housing. Through our partners and neighbors, we help find a variety of homestay or private housing options near Royal Roads’ campus, and the shops and services you need.

Accommodation Planning

Other Housing Options

We know that coming to Canada is an adventure. International students adapt to a new country, a new language, new studies and new friends, all at the same time. A calm, safe home is key to academic success and personal happiness. As an international university, we have the experience to help our students from around the world find the right accommodation. We offer our support from the beginning of your adventure to the end.

There are many choices of private housing close to the Royal Roads campus, from studio apartments to entire houses. Our website can also help you find convenient housing.

Many of our students have lived in “homestays” – welcoming families who provide you with both private and shared amenities. Victoria has hundreds of families who gladly host international students.

Through our own networks, and organizations that specialize in finding homestays, Royal Roads is able to help you find your own private, furnished bedroom, and quiet study area. Often, there can be options to your homestay, too – your preferences for meal plans, for example.

Different from traditional business programs, the MGM teaches you to see past the numbers and to the people within the company.

Andrea Torres Masters of Global Management, 2012

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E V E R Y DAY N E E D S

The Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management program at Royal Roads University was the best 12 months of my life.

Fahad Al Moammar Bachelor of Commerce, 2009

Public Transportation BC Transit provides bus service at regular intervals to the Royal Roads University campus.

In the neighbourhood, the Langford Trolley will take you to dozens of local shops and recreation sites but does not stop on campus.

Cycling Royal Roads University actively promotes cycling to and from campus, as well as around our campus. Many cyclists take the popular Galloping Goose Trail, a 60km walking/biking corridor. This well-tended trail takes you from surrounding communities to the main gate of Royal Roads. There are commuter friendly shower rooms and lockers on campus for cyclists.

Local Services You can find virtually everything you need on the “Westshore” of Victoria, twenty minutes from the downtown core. Close by, the Westshore Town Centre offers a spacious, comfortable movie theatre – entertainment and shopping together. Students can find almost everything for day-to-day needs at nearby plazas and markets: the Westshore Town Centre, Millstream Village, Goldstream Avenue and Capital City Centre.

Food Services On campus, the Habitat Café offers a comfortable atmosphere, and a varied menu of hot and cold food and beverages, available all day. At Capital City Centre, less than 1km from campus, you’ll find a number of restaurants, and a large grocery store is close by.

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STUDENT SUPPORT

Student Services

Vancouver

We treat our students as individuals and care for their personal needs. Royal Roads offers the following services to our students: • Counselling • Disability Services • Financial Aid & Awards* • International Student Support • International Study Centre • Student Activities • Undergraduate Healthcare Plan • and many more * International students are eligible to apply for all awards unless otherwise stated.

Vancouver is one of the world’s most beautiful, international cities, and only an hour-and-a-half ferry ride from Victoria.

A vibrant metropolitan hub in a stunning natural setting, Vancouver offers exceptional entertainment, shopping, sports, and dining.

Recreation All registered students receive free membership to Royal Roads’ Recreation Centre, offering a gymnasium, fitness guidance programs and our popular running trails on campus.

Seattle With a population of nearly four million, Seattle is similar to Vancouver in size, entertainment, shopping and “personality”.

Passengers can take a ferry fom Victoria to Seattle - a three-hour cruise through the scenic waterways of the Puget Sound. (Note: a valid passport and your Canadian student visa are required to enter the United States.)

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ENJOYING VICTORIA ALL YEAR ROUND

From its very English origins (when the city was founded in 1858) today’s Victoria has a sophisticated, international flavour and spectacular natural beauty. Every year, more than 3.5-million tourists visit us – which helps make Victoria even more international in flavour!

With this many tourists and guests, we’re used to hosting friends from around the world, always giving them a warm, friendly welcome.

City Life

Arts & Culture

Shopping: Victoria offers a good variety of shopping for every budget. At the high end, you can find fashions from Armani to Zegna; and at more affordable prices, small shops and boutiques can be found throughout the city. The 2010 Winter Olympics showed the world a sense of home-grown Roots fashion sense, and of course, there’s always our world-famous Hudson’s Bay Company.

Victoria offers all different fashion styles to suit every student budget.

Art lovers around the world know Victoria and the west coast from the paintings of Emily Carr, who lived in Victoria. Over time, Victoria has developed into a hub for everything from paintings to glassworks to weaving. As well, we respect the value and beauty of our indigenous peoples’ art and traditions, which is featured prominently through the city and province.

Dining: From the freshest seafood to an incredible variety of international cuisines, Victoria offers a wide variety of restaurants.

Many restaurants’ prices are just right for a student’s budget.

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Outdoor Activities On land or at sea, outdoor activities are possible 12 months of the year in our mild climate. From whale watching to kayaking, some of the world’s best scuba-diving, or hiking the famous West Coast Trail, visitors will delight in the wild beauty of the Island.

Victoria has more than 18 golf courses, ranging from community driving ranges to the Master’s level.

Greater Victoria has 48 regional, provincial and federal parks for hiking, mountain-biking, horseback-riding, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing and beachcombing.

Join a local sports team: soccer (football), baseball/softball, running groups and more.

Vancouver Island offers some of the best ecoadventure nature tours in the world. Animal sightings are common, with ample opportunity to see orca, grey and humpback whales, bald eagles, seals, sea lions, otters, bears and a huge variety of sea and bird life.

With all that the destination has to offer in the great outdoors, it’s no wonder that Victoria has held the title of Canada’s Fittest City and the Cycling Capital of Canada. An additional fun fact is that 13 per cent of the Canadian Olympic team that participated in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China were from Victoria.

Numerous world-class athletes and medalists, such as Roland Green, Dave Calder, Simon Whitfield, Ryder Heshjdaal, Silken Laumen and members of the Canadian Men’s Rugby Team, call Victoria home.

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STUDY PERMITS AND RESIDENT VISAS

Study Permits and Visas

Flexible Admissions

All international students who are considering applying to Royal Roads University to pursue their education must contact the Canadian Embassy or Canadian High Commission nearest their home for details on applying for a Study Permit. Study Permit application procedures can take up to six months (more in some countries), so it is essential that applicants apply early to Royal Roads University for admission.

Applicants who do not have the formal academic education to qualify for admission may be assessed on the basis of both their formal education and their informal learning, in accordance with the Flexible Admission Policy at Royal Roads University.

Most foreign students will need both a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and a study permit to enter Canada if their course of study is longer than six months.

I was challenged to think differently, and to come up with solutions to real life problems facing my country.

Timothy Kituri MA Intercultural and International Communication, 2009

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COSTS

Royal Roads University is a public university that can charge lower tuition fees, thus offering a better cost value when compared to many North American private universities. Canadian international tuition fees, accommodation and other living expenses allow for a student 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.

Degree Preparation

Per semester

English for Academic Purposes (1 or 2 semesters)

$4,990

University Bridging Program

$6,000

Pre-Master’s Program (complete) $8,500 Pre-Master’s Program (academic only) $5,500 Pre-Master’s Program (EAP only) $3,000

Undergraduate Degrees

Per semester

(eight semesters, on-campus)

Graduate Degrees

$8,000

Complete program

(on-campus) Master of Global Management

$28,880

Master of Arts in Tourism Management

$31,500

homestay Accommodation (as arranged through the International Study Centre (ISC) on campus) Adults (age 19 and over) $3,294 per academic year semester Single room, shared bathroom, full board (3 meals per day) Private bathroom (supplement)

$545 per semester

Homestay placement fee

$220

Refundable security deposit

$500

Minors (age 18 and under) $3,400 per academic year semester Single room, shared bathroom, full board (3 meals per day) Private bathroom (supplement)

$545 per semester

Monthly monitoring and reporting

$280 per semester

Custodianship registration fee

$250

Homestay placement fee

$400

Refundable security deposit

$500

other Accommodations & LIVING EXPENSES Graduate Degrees Blended (online with on-campus residencies)

Complete program $26,800 - $43,930

The Office of Global Advancement can help to arrange nonhomestay accommodation. Approximate living costs are shown below.

Apartment Rentals:

Ancillary Fees

(shared studio or one-bedroom apartment) $700–900 per month

Insurance Basic coverage

Food $221 per semester/$605 per annum

Extended coverage, mandatory

Public transportation (monthly pass)

$500 per month $72 per month

$298

Compulsory University Fees (campus services, student association and transit) $646

OTHER FEES Airport Transfer (private car from YYJ to RRU, one way)

Not included: airfare to and from Canada, university textbooks and supplies, non-homestay food and beverage, entertainment, public transportation, clothing, personal expenses and vacation travel.

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international@royalroads.ca www.royalroads.ca September 2012 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.

Information given in this brochure is accurate at the time of going to press but is subject to change. For updated information visit royalroads.ca