Graduate Certificate in Business Development in International Education

Application form

To apply online, you need to:

• Create an account using your email address.
• List all credit courses and programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in.
• Pay an application fee.

If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information.

You can check the status of your application at any time after it’s submitted.

Official transcripts

Applicants are responsible for submitting official transcripts from current and previous post-secondary institutions. The transcripts should cover credit courses and programs.

Transcripts are considered official only if they are submitted to us in the following way:

• sent to Royal Roads directly by the registrar or recognized authority of the providing institution
• sealed in the institution's original, unopened envelope
  (If the envelope has been opened, the transcript is no longer official. We’ll require a new official transcript to complete your application.)

Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations.

International transcripts and credentials will be evaluated to determine their Canadian equivalency. View options.

Personal statement

Your personal statement explains why you believe this program will change your life. In 750 to 850 words, tell us the following:

• What do you hope to contribute to the class' learning?
• What do you anticipate will be your challenges as a graduate student in this program?
• What are your expectations about the learning experience you'll have in this program?
• How is this program relevant to your personal and career goals?

Reference letters

Provide two reference letters:

1. Professional reference
   This reference should comment on your performance in your career. The letter can address areas such as leadership potential, work ethic, human relations and supervisory, communication and technical skills.
2. Academic reference
   This reference should comment on your academic achievement, study skills, teamwork, leadership potential, human relations, flexibility, communication and technical skills.
   
   or
   
   Personal character reference
   If you cannot secure an academic reference, you can submit a personal character reference. This reference should be from someone who has known you for several years outside of the context of your work. The letter should include how and how long this person has known you and how you demonstrate the following attributes: honesty, integrity, responsibility, adaptability, concern and respect for others, sense of self-esteem and confidence.

Résumé

Your résumé should include the following:

• Education
  List all post-secondary education, degrees, diplomas and certificates you have achieved.
• Work experience
  Include the organization, position, length of service (month and year) and a brief description of duties.
• Training and professional development
  List career-related training and professional development programs completed in the past five years. Include the source of training, the duration and year completed. List other training and personal development programs not already identified.
• Volunteer or unpaid work experience
  List and describe any volunteer or unpaid post-secondary employment or community service experience. Include the position, name of organization, length of service and a brief description of duties.
• Information technology training and experience
  Describe level of training and experience using information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks, as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use.
• Professional memberships and affiliations
  List current or past memberships and positions held in professional associations, service clubs, or community organizations.

If applicable

Submit the following with your application:

• a copy of your permanent resident card (PR card) if you’re an applicant declaring permanent resident or convention refugee status in Canada
• your transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report if you’re submitting international transcripts
• an official English language proficiency report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language

We may request the following:

• additional information, for example a writing sample (e.g., thesis chapter, academic or professional report/publication)
• an interview

Sending documents

Find out how and where to send supporting documents.