Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University
This public university is also known under the abbreviation of RRU or is simply called Royal Roads. It was established in 1995, with the main campus in Colwood, in the province of British Columbia. It has a Royal Roads University Museum located right on the campus. It exhibits materials that demonstrate the history of cadets who studied at the Royal Roads University, as it was a military college long before it was turned into a university. The university is located in Hatley Castle, one of the local landmarks, and a piece of Canadian heritage that was occupied by the Royal Roads University from the times when it was known as a military college.
Programs
Today, the Royal Roads University offers undergraduate and graduate programs, together with professional and continuing studies.
An undergraduate program can be achieved in the following fields at the Royal Roads University: Communication and Culture; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Business; Education and Technology; Environment and Stability; Humanitarian Studies.
Students can achieve a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in the field of Communication and Culture, by studying Professional Communication program. International students study language, media, and culture to be able to provide effective communication solutions. Students learn how to persuade and influence people through a set of verbal and graphic devices. All these are studied in the context of globalisation, sustainability, and the culture of different countries.
In the field of Environment and Sustainability, Royal Roads University offers students the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree by studying either Environmental Practice or Environmental Science programs. A Bachelor of Arts degree can be achieved through studying an Environmental Practice program. The number of problems concerning the environment is only growing. That’s why the need for specialists with profound knowledge in this field is also rapidly growing. For this reason, graduates of the Royal Roads University programs connected with environmental studies will never be left without a job.
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice at the Royal Roads University aims at teaching students policy and management of environmental science. During the studies, they develop analytical and critical thinking skills to make progress in the field of environmental sustainability and make a change in this field in the future.
This program at the Royal Roads University is extremely flexible. Students can choose to study the disciplines that interest them the most, with a great number of courses and electives available. The Bachelor of Science program differs from the program that leads to a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in the number of scientific courses students study. Some of the scientific courses are: geomatics, renewable energy, green technology, environmental health and safety. Students also study tools for business decision making, leadership for environmental practitioners, environmental economics, atmospheric and oceanic studies, and environmental law.
In the field of business the Royal Roads University offers students the program of Business Administration, which leads to the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration, and the program of Entrepreneurial Management, which leads to a degree of Bachelor of Commerce.
The program of Bachelor of Business Administration is one of the most popular at the Royal Roads University. Global citizenship; social, economic, and environmental sustainability; accounting; environment and justice; financial management; and a course on leading social change with systems thinking are all taught to students. Successful acquisition of the courses leads to students becoming outstanding professionals with great problem-solving and collaboration skills. Upon graduation from the Royal Roads University, students will work out their personal portfolios of works that can demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills.
In the field of Hospitality Management the Royal Roads University offers students the opportunity to achieve a Bachelor of Arts degree, by studying Global Tourism Management or International Hotel Management.
The program of Global Tourism Management is dedicated to learning about the most popular destinations for tourists not only inside of the British Columbia but all around the world. Students study how to organise tours and events, depending on the place of destination in a global context. Students can continue their studies in the field by going for a Master of Arts in Tourism Management, a Master of Global Management, or a Master of Arts in Professional Communication. These degrees are possible to achieve either at the Royal Roads University, or at other Canadian universities.
The University of Victoria, for example, also offers a Master’s degree in Global Business. The intensive program lasts from twelve to sixteen months. During the program, students can travel across North America, Asia, and Europe, enriching their knowledge and studying how business is conducted globally through practice, as the University of Victoria boasts its innovative method of studying the program, during so-called classes without walls. Students learn such courses as international logistics, financial management, international marketing and global strategy, language, communication, and global business. Throughout the whole period of education, students study a language of their choice. For this program, international students need to pay around CAD 43,700 for an academic year. The fee includes tuition, internship, bus pass, dental plan, and medical insurance.
The Royal Roads University offers a number of graduate programs. In the field of Education and Technology, students can achieve a Master of Arts degree by studying Educational Leadership and Management, Higher Education Administration and Leadership, and Learning and Technology programs. In the same field, the Royal Roads University allows students to obtain graduate certificates in the following programs: Business Development in International Education, Instructional Design, Strategic Enrolment Management, and Systems Leadership in Higher Education. And the following graduate diplomas: Learning and Technology, Technology-enhanced Learning and Design, Higher Education and Leadership, and Educational Leadership and Management.
For example, within the program of Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership, students learn about problems that are faced by high school students and workers and the possible ways of resolving them. The ones who choose the program can specialise in either international education or systems leadership. Students learn accountability and educational effectiveness, technology in higher education, and different approaches to education in the high school environment.
The Royal Roads University offers local and international students who study in one of the academic programs the opportunity to take a semester or two abroad as a part of the exchange program. Students have a chance to spend a term in the universities of South Korea, Japan, Chile, Belgium, and other countries. As it’s an exchange program, students from these countries also visit the Royal Roads University, so international students can meet people from all around the world.
The Royal Roads University requires international students to pay between CAD 22,000 and CAAD 24,000 per academic year. The fee depends on a specific program and the number of credits to be earned.
Accommodation in Royal Roads University
Colwood is a relatively small city, with a population of around seventeen thousand people. It’s located on Vancouver Island, only five kilometres away from the ocean. There are a huge number of forests, parks, and other greenery thanks to the ocean nearby. There is also a wildlife preserve with a beach that, by the way, the Royal Roads University, the only university in the city, overlooks.
An international student can rent an apartment in Colwood. For example, a two-bedroom will cost around CAD 2,400 per month. Keep in mind that the price varies according to the type of furnishing and its location. It’s also possible to rent a flat together with a friend, or try to search for shared accommodation options.
For example, the Royal Roads University offers international students a place in a student on-campus residence. They offer two types of rooms: single and with a shared bathroom. Single rooms are only available for short-term residency as they are equipped with private bathrooms, mini fridges, and coffee makers. Rooms with a shared washrooms are also private, but they’re dormitory style, which means that a student needs to share some of the living facilities with other students. Shared lounge rooms are equipped with cutlery, kettles, coffee makers, and fridges. Overall, there are fifty-nine dormitory-style, and thirty-three single rooms in the residence.
International students have to be prepared to spend at least CAD 1,800 in the first months of their stay in Colwood. According to the estimates, they will spend around a thousand dollars on housing, CAD 77 for food, and CAD 75 for health insurance.
Future Prospects after study in Royal Roads University
After completing their studies at the Royal Roads University, international students can get a post-graduation work permit if they are willing to stay in the country for three more years. After gaining quite extensive working experience, graduates of the Royal Roads University can apply for permanent residency in Canada; that, in turn, can be extended to Canadian citizenship.
Former international students can also return to their countries to start a career with all the knowledge gained at the Royal Roads University. They may travel anywhere in the world to continue their education or start a new cycle of education in Canada by extending their study permit.
The Royal Roads University (RRU) is a public university in Victoria, British Columbia. Located in one of British Columbia`s most beautiful National Historic Sites, the Royal Roads University has a long history of excellence. In 2015, the institution celebrated 75 years of leadership and learning - 55 years as a Military College and 20 years as a public applied research University. The campus is located on the grounds of the former Royal Roads Military College and the university maintains strong ties with the Canadian Forces. The number of RRU graduates exceeded 20,000, many of them have successful careers in 60 different countries of the world.
The main building of the Royal Roads University, Hatley Castle, was built in 1908 by coal and rail baron James Dunsmuir, who was Premier of British Columbia and then Lieutenant Governor. In the 1940s it was purchased by the federal government to use as the King's palace, but the Royal family did not live here. Today, in the lower level of Hatley Castle, on the Campus of RRU there is the Royal Roads Military College Museum. Its mandate is to collect, conserve, research, and display material relating to the history of the College, its former cadets, and its site.
According to the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement, Royal Roads University was ranked 1st public institution for an active and collaborative learning experience and for the high level of academic challenge. RRU Learning, Teaching, and Research Model, updated in 2019, is a cornerstone of the University's success. The Royal Roads University aims to provide learning, teaching, and research that help people to transform careers and lives by solving problems and creating opportunities. The educators focus on producing citizens of the world, who are passionate, determined, and confident lifelong learners. Students are integrated into a broad network of like-minded learners, they can confidently manage and resolve complex, real-life problems.
Changemaking is an important part of the RRU policy. The institution pioneered the blended learning model in Canada and designed something completely different on the post-secondary landscape. The Faculty managed to create a unique learning experience through digital delivery that allows students to stay connected to their communities and combined it with an unparalleled natural and historic environment for research and study in British Columbia.
The Royal Roads University acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of its community. Understanding, appreciation, and engagement make students more compassionate human beings and strengthen the fabric of global communities. At RRU, international students can experience on-campus and online cohort-based programs, customized training for the global workplace, educational and cultural support, collaborative international research projects. Programs can be delivered in a variety of locations around the globe.
English as Second Language and Academic Pathways programs meet the learning needs of students and are delivered through the RRU International Study Centre. Programs delivered in Canada also offer opportunities to gain international experience during residencies abroad.
The Royal Roads University offers graduate and undergraduate programs in the areas of Business, Tourism and Hospitality, Communication and Culture, Education and Technology, Environment and Sustainability, Humanitarian Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Leadership Studies, and Professional and Continuing Studies, as well as English Language programs.
On-campus programs include Bachelor of Business Administration in Business and Sustainability, Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management, Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Professional Communication, Global Tourism Management, International Hotel Management, or Justice Studies, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, MA in Global Leadership, Master of Global Management, MA in Intercultural and International Communication or in Tourism Management.
RRU Blended programs are available in the following areas: MBA in Executive Management, in Human Resource Management, MA in Disaster and Emergency Management, in Conflict Analysis and Management, or in Educational Leadership and Management, MA/MSc in Environmental Management, MA in Environmental Practice, Human Security and Peacebuilding, Interdisciplinary Studies, Intercultural, and International Communication, Leadership, Leadership (Health Specialization), Learning and Technology, Professional Communication, MA in Tourism Management and Doctor of Social Sciences.
4-year Undergraduate programs offer degrees of BA in Global Tourism Management, BA in International Hotel Management, BBA in Business and Sustainability. International students are also offered special preparatory courses: English for Academic Purposes, Transfer Preparation Program, Pre-Master's Program, Business Essentials for Emerging Global Leaders, and a Summer Leadership Academy. Royal Roads University has a large network of partners in Canada, the USA, China, India, New Zeland. Agreements with other educational institutions allow qualified students a smooth transition to finish their degrees at RRU.
Royal Roads University offers its students convenient on-campus housing. They can choose from a variety of private single and double rooms or dormitory-style suites with shared washrooms. The residences are located in the Millward and Nixon buildings and include fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, kettles, and cutlery. Students can also eat in the nearby Habitat Café, which offers a variety of meals for purchase seven days a week. Tuition Fees vary depending on a chosen program. Preparatory programs Tuition Fees are from 5,170 CAD to 11,030 CAD, Undergraduate and Graduate programs Tuition Fees are from 31,349 CAD to 85,990 CAD.
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