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University of Victoria
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
& Lingnan/ IBS
Dual Degree Program
• Jennifer Oakes
BCOM Admission Officer &
International Students Advisor
Email: [email protected]
Skype: admissionsuvicbusiness
•Christina Li 李宇轩
International Marketing and
Recruitment Manager
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 158 205 76543
Skype: Christina_uvic
QQ: 13647670
QQ UVIC 2+2 group: 100063777
微群：UVIC-Business
微博：christina－李宇轩
Why Study at the University of
Victoria?
• One of Canada’s top ranked comprehensive Universities (Maclean
Magazine No. 1 in 2007, 2008, and 2009)
• Beautiful, clean and safe surroundings
• Medium sized university (19,000 students)
• Diverse student body
• Innovative professors and caring support staff
• Student clubs and intramural sports
Why Study at Gustavson School
of Business?
• Lingnan/ IBS (2 or 3 years) + Gustavson School of Business (2 years)
• European Quality Improvement System (Equis) Accredited
• Graduate with a well-recognized North American Business degree and
obtain a Chinese Bachelor degree in 4 years
• Participate in the Co-operative Work Program and obtain Canadian
work experience before you graduate
• Have an opportunity to spend a semester abroad during the Business
International Exchange Program.
• Make friends and study with top students from around the world!
Program Structure
Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
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Lingnan/ IBS
Lingnan/ IBS
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Lingnan/ IBS
Lingnan/ IBS
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Core Business Courses (5) Core Business
Courses (5)
Co-op work term
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Business Elective
Co-op work term
courses OR
International Exchange (5)
Co-op work term
5
Specialization area
courses (5)
Core Business Courses
(Year 3)
Fall Courses
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Com 204 & 205 Career Skills and
Management
Com 315 Financial Accounting
Com 321 Organizational
Behaviour & Design
Com 351 Marketing Principles &
Mgmt
Com 361 International Business
Com 362 Decision Making for
Responsible and Sustainable
Global Business
Spring Courses
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Com 316 Managerial Accounting
Com 322 Management of
Employment Relations
Com 331 Management of
Information Systems
Com 341 Operations Management
Com 371 Management Finance
Specialization Areas (Year 4)
Entrepreneurship
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Thinking of starting up your own business or working for a small start
up company?
Learn about financing, how to search for new opportunities
Opportunity for you to start up your own business as part of the
Bachelor of Commerce program!
International Business
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Thinking of working for a large multinational corporation or working
overseas?
Learn how to deal with cross cultural differences, international taxes
and international marketing
Participate in the International Exchange or field study to complement
your international business courses
Specialization Areas (Year 4)
Service Management
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Thinking of working in the growing hotel or services industry?
Learn about how to manage customer expectations and how to
maintain quality control of services
Fields relating to Hospitality: Financial, information, Transportation,
Educational, Recreational, Hospitality and Healthcare
Management
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Thinking of working in the traditional streams of Business including
Accounting, Marketing, Finance and Human Resources?
Have the flexibility of taking more specific courses in these area to
customize your business degree to get to where you want to be!
Co-op Work Experience
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12 months of paid work experience built into your degree
Apply what you have learned in your class to the real world
Able to work anywhere in Canada
Able to work in your home country to build connections
Opportunity to work in the business subject areas you wish to pursue
Exposure to different industries and work environments
Opportunity to network with future employers
Average salary about $1800 CDN/month
International Exchange
• Over 75% of our students go on exchange!
• Spend a semester studying in one of our partner institutions in top
Universities in Europe, Asia, South America or Mexico
• Choose from one of our 74 partner schools in 32 countries!
• Take Business classes abroad for 1 semester as part of your degree
• Language of instruction will be in English
• Open to Canadian and International students in ALL specializations
Admission Criteria
Quantitative Requirements (60%):
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Average of your completed courses
Minimum of a B- average to be considered (direct admission)
• UVIC ENG 115 test
Qualitative Requirements (40%):
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Resume
Other Experiences (Work Experiences, Leadership Skills, ExtraCurricular Activities, Achievements, Creativity)
Career Aspirations
Computer Literacy
Application Process
How can I apply?
Prepare documents:
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UVic paper application
BCom paper application
Obtain transcripts (translated)
Application fee of CAD $100
Prepare for UVic English Test
When can I apply?
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Nov 4 & 5: Come to 2+2 application workshops
Dec 2 or 3: Submit all required application documents on ENG 115 exam day
Other Requirements
English Test December 2 or 3, 2011
TOEFL/IELTS is not required
Supplemental Documents
Scholarships
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Over 200 individual scholarships awarded in 2011
Over $260,000 in Business Scholarships
General UVic scholarships also available
Gustavson School of Business Tuition Scholarships
Gustavson School of Business Entrance Tuition Scholarships
Bachelor of Commerce International Scholarships
Numerous other scholarships available!
http://registrar.uvic.ca/safa/
Accommodation
Homestay
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Experience living in Canadian culture by living with a Canadian family
Includes all meals, and furnished room in a home close to campus
$700 CDN/month
http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/accommodation.html#placement
Apartments off campus
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Live on your own in the city of Victoria
Types vary from a room in a house or shared apartment to a private suite,
furnished and unfurnished available
$450-800 CDN/month
Bus Pass included in your tuition
Studying in Canada
Study Permit
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Application forms and a checklist are available on the Citizenship and
Immigration Canada website
UIBE students should apply to the Canadian Embassy Office
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp
Temporary Resident Visa
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Students from China are required to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa
(multiple entry recommended)
Work Permits
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Students will need to apply for appropriate work permits (off-campus, co-op
work) in order to work in Canada. This step can be completed when you arrive
in Canada.
Special Support for
International Students
BCom International Programs Office will provide you with
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Study/Work Permit Issues
Personal Advising
Free English Tutor
Professional Development Workshops
One-on-one assistance with job searches
Special Pre-orientation in August for dual degree students!
Student Life
• Commerce Student Society
• Social Events, Fundraisers
• Executive Mentorship Program
• Business Clubs on Campus
• ACE, AIESEC, UVic Sustainability Club, Language/Culture Clubs
• Powerspeaking Society
• Sports and Intramurals
• Soccer, Badminton, Pingpong
Contacts
At IBS:
• Wang Min 王敏老师
行政楼9楼913室
Tel：（756）3668134
Email: [email protected]
At Gustavson
• Jennifer Oakes
BCOM Admission Officer &
International Students Advisor
Email: [email protected]
Skype: admissionsuvicbusiness
At Lingnan
• Cherry Yu 余卓颖老师
广州岭南行政楼213室
Tel: （20）84111818
Email: [email protected]
• Christina Li 李宇轩
International Marketing and Recruitment
Manager
Email: [email protected]
Skype: Christina_uvic
QQ: 13647670
QQ UVIC 2+2 group: 100063777
Cell: 158 205 76543
微群：UVIC-Business
微博：christina－李宇轩