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CHANGE AND GROWTH
A Dynamic Beginning
In July of 1996, 53 students entered the Master of Arts in Leadership and Training program at Royal Roads University, the first of many students who would find their way to success through our programs. The tradition continued that September, when 150 undergraduate students commenced their studies in our bachelor’s programs in environmental science and entrepreneurial management.
Our First Convocation
In October of 1997, degrees were conferred on our first graduates. A short four years later, due to the expansion of our international programs, the first graduates from the People’s Republic of China in our MBA program in Asia completed their studies and participated in the convocation ceremonies.
Program Growth – More Students
Royal Roads University has experienced dramatic growth in its first 19 years. Today, we have more than 4,500 students and more than 21,000 alumni making positive change in over 60 countries. We provide applied and professional programs that meet or exceed the demands of our changing world.
Our choice of programs is driven by current and predicted demand in the fields of business management and entrepreneurship, conflict management and human security, leadership, environment and sustainability, communication and culture, information technology, and tourism. We also offer a suite of executive and continuing studies courses, available to alumni and anyone interested in pursuing effective tools to help them advance their personal and professional careers. In addition to the undergraduate, graduate and professional certification programs Royal Roads provides, we offer an applied doctoral degree in social sciences, the first of its kind in Canada.
Global Outlook
We are located in Canada but our international reach continues to grow. Today, we attract students from around the world to our Victoria campus. We also provide in-country residencies in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and we are committed to providing more, and better, post-secondary education opportunities through a focus on global knowledge needs.
Tomorrow’s Leaders
We recognize the vital role we play in shaping tomorrow’s leaders and in finding new ways to meet our world’s increasingly complex challenges. Offering a wealth of experience, a passion for learning, and a desire to be challenged, our graduates are curious about life beyond their borders, willing to take risks, and focused on finding workable solutions. Above all, they are determined to make a difference – as leaders in their organizations and citizens of the world.
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