Apply viu.ca/international/apply Become a VIU student in 3 simple steps* 1. Fill out the online application form 2. Attach scanned copies of required and supporting documents** • your official transcripts, proof of language proficiency • English translations of any documents issued in a language other than English • A copy of your passport (photo page) 3. Pay the application fee of $150 *Although we recommend online applications, paper applications will still be accepted. **You will be requested to present your original documents upon your arrival to VIU. Connect with us @WorldVIU Contact us Faculty of International Education Vancouver Island University 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC Canada V9R 5S5 Phone: +1.250.740.6315 Toll Free: 1.888.920.2221 General Inquiries: [email protected]world.viu.ca Graduate Programs 2014-2015 viu.ca/graduateprograms *Prices quoted are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to change without notice. Tuitions are subject to VIU Board approval. **Student union, activity and ancillary fees not included Admissions MBA MA MEd English Language TOEFL iBT 88 with no section under 21 IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6 Bachelor Degree ü ü ü GPA A minimum “B” average in last two years of undergraduate degree. Graduate Exam (GRE/GMAT) (GRE/GMAT) û û û Work experience 1 year required Summary of relevant preparation Teaching experience preferred Résumé ü ü ü Statement of Interest ü ü ü Supporting Documents 2 letters of recommendation 3 letters of recommendation 2 current, confidential assessment reports Tuition and Fees* MBA MA MEd Full Program Tuition** $31,500 $21,000 $21,000 Foundation Program $4,850 û û Graduate Degrees • Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in International Management (MBA-MScIM) • Master of Sustainable Leisure Management (MA) • Master of Educational, Leadership (MEd) • Master of Education, Special Education Advanced and Post-Degree Diplomas • Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications (ADGISA) • Advanced Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation • Post-Degree Diploma in Business Studies (PDDB) • Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries & Aquaculture • Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture Welcome to Vancouver Island University Located in the city of Nanaimo on Canada’s magnificent West Coast, Vancouver Island University (VIU) offers excellent academic programs in a spectacular natural setting. VIU encourages students to explore their potential, discover more about their world, and excel in both life and learning. So apply today, and discover what student life is like in one of the most inspirational and welcoming areas of the globe. Love where you learn! Fast Facts about VIU 17,400 Student population 44% / 56% Male/Female student population 95% Student satisfaction 1900+ Annual hours of sunshine 750,000 Vancouver Island population 1800 International students 16:1 Student: Faculty ratio 79 Number of countries with students at VIU 24ºC 6ºC Average Average summer high winter high 90,000 Nanaimo population P A C I F I C O C E A N English - June 2014
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Applyviu.ca/international/apply
Become a VIU student in 3 simple steps*
1. Fill out the online application form
2. Attach scanned copies of required and supporting documents** • your official transcripts, proof of language proficiency • English translations of any documents issued in a language other than English • A copy of your passport (photo page)
3. Pay the application fee of $150
*Although we recommend online applications, paper applications will still be accepted.
**You will be requested to present your original documents upon your arrival to VIU.
Connect with us @WorldVIU
Contact usFaculty of International Education Vancouver Island University 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC Canada V9R 5S5
Phone: +1.250.740.6315 Toll Free: 1.888.920.2221 General Inquiries: [email protected]
world.viu.ca
Graduate Programs 2014-2015
viu.ca/graduateprograms
* Prices quoted are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to change without notice. Tuitions are subject to VIU Board approval.
** Student union, activity and ancillary fees not included
AdmissionsMBA MA MEd
English Language TOEFL iBT 88 with no section under 21 IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6
Bachelor Degree ü ü üGPA A minimum “B” average in last two years of undergraduate degree.
Graduate Exam (GRE/GMAT) (GRE/GMAT)
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Work experience 1 year required Summary of relevant preparation
Teaching experience preferred
Résumé ü ü üStatement of Interest ü ü üSupporting Documents 2 letters of
recommendation 3 letters of recommendation
2 current, confidential assessment reports
Tuition and Fees*MBA MA MEd
Full Program Tuition** $31,500 $21,000 $21,000
Foundation Program $4,850 û û
Graduate Degrees•Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in International Management (MBA-MScIM)
•Master of Sustainable Leisure Management (MA)
•Master of Educational, Leadership (MEd)
•Master of Education, Special Education
Advanced and Post-Degree Diplomas•Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications (ADGISA)
•Advanced Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation
•Post-Degree Diploma in Business Studies (PDDB)
•Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries & Aquaculture
•Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture
Welcome to Vancouver Island UniversityLocated in the city of Nanaimo on Canada’s magnificent West Coast, Vancouver Island University (VIU) offers excellent academic programs in a spectacular natural setting. VIU encourages students to explore their potential, discover more about their world, and excel in both life and learning. So apply today, and discover what student life is like in one of the most inspirational and welcoming areas of the globe. Love where you learn!
Fast Facts about VIU
17,400Student population
44% / 56%Male/Female
student population
95%Student satisfaction
1900+Annual hours of sunshine
750,000Vancouver Island
population
1800International students
16:1Student: Faculty ratio
79Number of countries with students at VIU
24ºC 6ºC Average Average summer high winter high
90,000Nanaimo population
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Career Opportunities
Master of Business Administration Master of Arts Master of Education Master of Education
Dual Degree MBA & MScIMThis powerful Canadian and British degree program is designed to award students with two international business degrees: A Vancouver Island University Master of Business Administration and a University of Hertfordshire Master of Science in International Management. The highly sought after program is designed to give students an opportunity to combine new knowledge and practical experience through the integration of theory, research and practice that can be applied at regional, national and international levels.
Everything about VIU met my expectations as an international student. The people are friendly, the school is great, and different activities are available throughout the year, and most importantly the professors are great!
Fadwa Ghandar, MBA Graduate, Saudi Arabia
Career Possibilities•Upper Management
•Financial Advisor
•Marketing Manager
•Bank Services Officer
•HR Advisor
•Entrepreneur
•Business Administrator
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Sustainable Leisure ManagementThe VIU Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management places graduates at the intersection of two growing, exciting, and globally significant areas of theory and practice: Leisure and Sustainability. Our program prepares emerging leaders to examine and create solutions, which ensure that residents and travelers alike can enjoy recreational experiences, natural and cultural amenities, and heritage resources sustainably.
Features•20-month program
•8 months of fieldwork and thesis research
•Strong ties to industry
• VIU is designated as a World Leisure Organization: Centre of Excellence
Career Possibilities •Sustainability analyst
•Eco-tourism consultant
•University researcher
•Community development officer
•Tourism Development Manager
• Tourism Entrepreneur
Educational Leadership The Master of Education in Educational Leadership is a program of professional preparation for aspiring and practicing school leaders. Grounded in the rich educational leadership literature supplemented by extensive faculty expertise and experience, the program provides a balance of research, policy and practice. Join a select group of international and Canadian students at scenic Vancouver Island University in a program that will prepare you for leadership roles.
Special EducationVIU’s Master of Education in Special Education embodies an innovative approach to working with students who have special needs (eg. learning, developmental, behavioural, or physical needs). Grounded in research and evidence-based practices, our program challenges students to critically examine historical and contemporary special education policies and approaches to formulate a best practice. Faculty bring their extensive experiences to maximize student learning in each part of the program.
Features•2-year program
•Mix of online and in-class instruction
•Responsive teaching
•Development of Individual Education Plan
• Context for Development and Training of Special Education
Coming from an educational system where cramming and writing exams is the only way to excel in studies, I had never anticipated there were other ways. The MEd in Leadership gives students the freedom to write a research-based thesis on any educational topic that interests them, which I believe is very important for the spark of change.
Manushi Bishnoi, MEd Student, India
I have enjoyed the extensive library resources provided by the university. Also, the international set up and secure living environment of Canada helped me get settled very quickly. Finally, I had a great time while taking course from some extraordinary professors who teach at the university.
Ozan Ilber, MBA Student, Turkey
FoUndatIonJuly – August(Non-business Grads)
SemeSterASeptember – December
SemeSterBJanuary – April
SemeSterC1May – June
SemeSterC2July – August
InternShIp&projeCtJuly – October
InternshIpSeptember – December
First Start Date
FoUndatIonOctober – December(Non-business Grads)
SemeSterAJanuary – April
SemeSterBMay – August
SemeSterC1September – October
SemeSterC2November – DecemberInternShIp&projeCt November – February
InternshIpJanuary – April
Second Start Date
FOUNDATIONS OF SUSTAINABLELEISURE MANAGEMENTAugust – September
LEISURE AND SUSTAINABILITY:PRINCIPLES AND PARADIGMSSeptember – October
CASE STUDIES IN SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATIONOctober – November
KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND MOBILIZATION 1November – December
INFLUENCING CHANGETOWARDS SUSTAINABILITYJanuary – February
KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND MOBILIZATION IIFebruary – March
FINAL PREPARATION FORFIELD EXPERIENCEMarch – April
FIELD EXPERIENCE& THESIS WRITINGSummer and Fall
Program Schedule
ORIENTATIONAugust
MAJOR PROJECT + FIELD INQUIRYSeptember - December
SECOND SEMESTERJanuary - April
FIRST SEMESTERSeptember - December
Program Schedule
ORIENTATIONAugust
THIRD SEMESTERMay-September
SECOND SEMESTERJanuary - April
FIRST SEMESTERSeptember - December
Program Schedule
Excel
Discover
Explore
Global Mindset
Field trips and visiting scholars made a special contribution, making the program even more interesting for me. I was very happy I got to choose my field placement and the topic of my thesis as I was able to choose where I really wanted to work and the research area that I wanted to study.
Anna Romanova, MSLM Graduate, Ukraine
Features•3-semester program with directed project
• Strong focus on developing leadership skills for the education industry
• Rich program grounded in pedagogical analysis
•Internationalized curriculum and outlook
Features•Includes a business internship
•Specialize in Finance or Marketing
•Two start dates per year
•No GMAT required
•Any bachelor degree accepted
• 90% of graduates are working full-time within 4-8 months
