Malaspina University-College International Education

Malaspina University-College\'s Master in Business Administration (MBA) and Master in Business Administration (International) offered in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire, England – prepares students for the business world of tomorrow. Small classes, close interaction with faculty, and flexible learning modules are among the strengths of our MBA programs that give students the skills they need to succeed in today\'s competitive world of business. The MBA program welcomes students who hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline except business. The MBA (International) program is designed for students who hold an undergraduate degree with a major in Business. Both the MBA and MBA (International) are 12-month programs with five courses offered in each of two 12-week semesters. In the third and final semester there are no formal classes, and students are expected to complete their thesis under the guidance of a thesis supervisor. The MBA and the MBA (International) programs are designed for students who are progressing from undergraduate to graduate studies. While preferred, previous work experience is not required. There is no GMAT requirement for the MBA or MBA (International).

The English Language Certificate Program at Malaspina University-College offers 6 levels. · Each level is 14 weeks long, 20 hours per week. · Small classes are taught by highly qualified and friendly teachers, giving individual attention. · All international students take an assessment test to determine the right starting level. · There is a Learning Centre where students can get extra help. There are three semesters: · September to December (application deadline: July 15) · January to April (application deadline: November 15) · May to August (application deadline: March 15) · Pre-Intermediate Certificate This is the first level of English at Malaspina, but international students must already have a basic knowledge of English. Students develop fundamental reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and they start learning about Canadian life and culture. · Intermediate One Certificate This second level teaches intermediate reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students use the language and computer labs each week. They learn about everyday Canadian life by going on field trips into the local community and practicing their language skills. · Intermediate Two Certificate At this third level, students refine their reading and writing skills, and they become more confident at speaking the language. Students improve their listening and pronunciation skills in the language labs. · Advanced One Certificate This level covers advanced reading, writing, grammar, listening, conversation, and study skills. Students make extensive use of computers and the language lab. · Advanced Two Certificate In this level students learn academic writing skills, as well as listening and speaking skills necessary for college and university. · University Preparation Certificate This level prepares students for first year university. Students learn to write formal, academic essays such as the literary essay, the argumentative essay, and the research essay. They also develop advanced skills in oral presentations, note-taking, and library research.

The Malaspina Advantage: Students who complete their degree program at Malaspina have many advantages. Tuition fees are affordable, and class sizes are, on average, one quarter the size of traditional university classes. As a result, instructors are much more accessible. All classes are taught by fully qualified instructors who are dedicated to teaching and able to pay more individual attention to students. It is this special attention that gives Malaspina graduates the edge. Graduates have been accepted into major Canadian and international graduate schools where they have won scholarships and awards. Some of our more popular degrees include, business, computer science, tourism management, anthropology, biology, criminology, psychology, among many others. There are about 300 international students enrolled in Malaspina\'s undergraduate programs so international students have plenty of opportunity to interact with Canadian students while providing their own perspectives.

University Transfer programs allow students to study at Malaspina for the first 2 years of a 4 year university degree program. After the first or second years, students are eligible to transfer to the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, University of Northern British Columbia and many other universities across Canada. University Transfer programs available at Malaspina are in a broad range of subjects in the faculties of Arts and Science, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Music and Engineering.

Malaspina\'s two year diploma and one year certificate programs provide practical, hands-on training for learners to enter into the job market. Programs include: Hospitality Management, Information Technology and Applied Systems, Graphic and Visual Arts, Interior Design, Early Childhood Education and Care, Culinary Arts, Business Management, Commercial Accounting, Horticultural Technician, Forestry Technician, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), and many others.