Overview

You’ll explore leadership, change management and systems thinking, gaining the skills to make meaningful contributions at the administrative level. Courses in strategic and operational planning will help you understand how to shape the future of higher education institutions.

Key Facts

This Systems Leadership in Higher Education programme at the Royal Roads University is well suited for current and aspiring administrators in post-secondary settings who want to strengthen their ability to lead through policy, governance and institutional planning.

By the end of the programme, you’ll be able to apply systems thinking in strategic planning, integrate evidence-based decision making, and use change processes to support student learning and institutional growth.

Graduates pursue roles such as associate vice presidents, directors, and coordinators in student affairs; deans or chairs in enrolment services; and leaders in marketing, recruitment, advancement and residence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Integrity

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Global and National Perspectives on Higher Education

Leading Educational Change in Higher Education Environments

Systems Thinking and Strategic Planning in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 7 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four year (or comparable) undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Minimum of three years of paid work experience within the higher education sector, including some leadership experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10291 CAD / full

≈ 10291 CAD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7579 CAD / full

≈ 7579 CAD / full

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Victoria

Funding

Scholarships Information

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