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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 decade and a half.
Today, we have more than 4,500 students and more than 19,000 alumni in over 60
countries. We provide practical and professional programs that meet or exceed the needs
of our changing world.
Our choice of programs is driven by current and predicted demand in the fields of
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 career. In addition to the undergraduate, graduate and
professional certification programs RRU provides, we now 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 making
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.