Royal Roads University
Encyclopedia
Royal Roads University is a public university
located in Colwood, Greater Victoria, British Columbia
, that describes itself as "Canada's University for Working Professionals".
at Hatley Memorial Park on the Esquimalt Lagoon, where Canada's Pacific naval fleet is stationed, was closed and the government of British Columbia
granted Royal Roads University license to open as a public university with an applied and professional focus. Royal Roads University maintains strong ties with the Canadian Forces.
Royal Roads' programs were initially targeted towards military personnel and other public servants. The alumni of Royal Roads Military College are considered alumni of Royal Roads University and are always invited by the university to participate in alumni events and the alumni network. Bob Skene, Royal Roads University Chancellor from 2003-2006 stated "As a national institution of higher learning, I believe we should be adopting and honouring our military legacy as an institution with 66 years of history".
, who was Lieutenant Governor and Premier of British Columbia during the first decade of the 1900s. At the outbreak of World War II
, plans were made for King George VI
, his wife Queen Elizabeth
, and their two daughters, Princesses Elizabeth
and Margaret
, to reside in Canada. Hatley Castle was purchased by the federal government in 1940 for use as the King's royal palace, however, it was decided that having the Royal Family leave the UK at a time of war would be too big a blow to morale, and the family stayed in London.
After the death of Dunsmuir and then his widow Laura, the family sold the estate to the federal government in 1940 to be used by the military. (named after an offshore naval anchorage
) was commissioned in December 1940 to train reserve officers for service in World War II. The institution had several names before it eventually became Royal Roads Military College
in 1968 (achieving full degree-granting status in 1975).
Petty Officer First Class Gabby R. Bruner, Royal Roads bandmaster from 1979-85 composed `Hatley Park` as the official quick march for RRMC and `Dunsmuir Castle` for the Visit of Queen Elizabeth
to Royal Roads in 1983.
When the military college closed, many of the academic staff stayed on. The historic buildings of the military college, and the extensive gardens, which were part of the estate of Lord and Lady Dunsmuir, continue to be a centrepiece of the campus. Hatley Castle, the former residence of the Dunsmuir family, houses a small Canadian Military museum.
In 1995, Royal Roads became a degree-granting affiliate of the University of Victoria
.
A replica of Lord Horatio Nelson's quote, "Duty is the great business of a sea officer: All private considerations must give way to it however painful it is." which hung over the entrance to the Grant Building, was returned to Royal Roads University
campus for Homecoming in 2011.
is located in the lower level of Hatley Castle
, on the campus of the Royal Roads University and former campus of the Royal Roads Military College
. The Museum mandate is to collect, conserve, research
and display material relating to the history
of the Royal Roads Military College, its former cadets and its site.
The Royal Roads Military College Museum is a member of the Canadian Museums Association
and the Organization of Military Museums of Canada Inc. The Royal Roads Museum is an accredited museum within the Canadian Forces
Museum System. The museum has formed a cooperating association of friends of the
museum to assist with projects. The museum is open to public.
level, focussing on graduate level career development. The programs are primarily offered on line, with periodic on campus residencies for face to face intensive sessions. This format is designed to favour working professionals, who may complete the programs at a distance. The University offers three formats: i) on-site with 100% face to face learning, ii) blended, with part of the program taught in a face to face residency and the balance on line; and iii) completely on-line. Residency based programs range from one to three weeks, and are often held on-campus, but select programs host their residencies in unique locations around the world. Mature students are welcome, and credits are available for prior experience in the subject area. University also offers some on campus undergraduate programs. Most popular on campus programs are Professional Communications and Commerce. Royal Roads University is not a major research centre.
The campus and surrounding grounds of Royal Roads University are situated at Hatley Park National Historic Site
. Royal Roads leases the land from the Department of National Defence for $1 per year and assumes all stewardship responsibilities related to the site including the cost of site management, operations, the protection, preservation and restoration of heritage assets, which include all buildings on the site as well as many heritage gardens and educating the public about the site's historic and natural attributes.
The grounds, a mix of landscaped gardens and natural woodland, still go by the name of Hatley Park that the Dunsmuir family gave their estate (it is not a designated park). Hatley Castle and its surroundings have made appearances in numerous movies and TV series programs such as Smallville
where it serves as the Luthor Mansion, and the second and third X-Men
films where the university is transformed into Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
Visitors to the 565 acres (228.6 ha) Hatley Park can tour the extensive walking trails, as well as the Hatley Castle museum. The museum is free to enter, and contains historic, local memorabilia as well as a gift shop. Tours of the castle itself are available (schedule is seasonal) and access to the heritage gardens (approx 20 acres) have a visitor fee that helps offset the cost of preserving the site.
In a visit to the university in August 2009 Prime Minister Stephan Harper stated: "There is surely no more beautiful campus in Canada than Lord Dunsmuir’s magnificent castle and the majestic forest and gardens of the Hatley Park National Historic Site. But beneath the Edwardian grandeur of Royal Roads lies a cutting-edge modern university".
During the life of the college, the HMCS Royal Roads Bell was displayed in the porte-cochere of Hatley Castle. After the closing of Royal Roads Military College
, the HMCS Royal Roads Bell was kept in the Museum at CFB Esquimalt. It was officially repatriated on 10 Sep 2010 during the Royal Roads University 2010 Homecoming. The Bell is prominently displayed in the new entrance to Grant block in the foyer that will link Grant block and the new academic building.
In 2008 the Globe and Mail Canadian University Report gave Royal Roads grades in particular categories along with 55 other universities. The grades are based on the Globe and Mail student satisfaction survey. Royal Roads was one of the 14 universities in the under 4000 students assessment pool and received a grade of B-:
In both the 2009 and 2010 Globe and Mail Canadian University Report Royal Roads received and overall average of A-. For a detailed break down of grades see past footnote.
in Bangladesh
. Students can achieve MBA degree on Human Resources Management, Supply Chain Management
, Marketing
, Digital Technologies Management, Finance
& Risk Management
and Banking. Royal Roads University Bangladesh Campus
is located in Dhaka
city.
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
located in Colwood, Greater Victoria, British Columbia
Greater Victoria, British Columbia
Greater Victoria is located in British Columbia, Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It is a cultural rather than political entity, usually defined as the thirteen easternmost municipalities of the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island but also includes adjoining areas and...
, that describes itself as "Canada's University for Working Professionals".
Overview
In 1995, Royal Roads Military CollegeRoyal Roads Military College
Royal Roads Military College was a Canadian military college located in Hatley Park, Colwood, British Columbia near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The facility is currently being used as the campus for Royal Roads University, a public university that offers applied and professional academic...
at Hatley Memorial Park on the Esquimalt Lagoon, where Canada's Pacific naval fleet is stationed, was closed and the government of British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
granted Royal Roads University license to open as a public university with an applied and professional focus. Royal Roads University maintains strong ties with the Canadian Forces.
Royal Roads' programs were initially targeted towards military personnel and other public servants. The alumni of Royal Roads Military College are considered alumni of Royal Roads University and are always invited by the university to participate in alumni events and the alumni network. Bob Skene, Royal Roads University Chancellor from 2003-2006 stated "As a national institution of higher learning, I believe we should be adopting and honouring our military legacy as an institution with 66 years of history".
History
The university's main building, Hatley Castle, was completed in 1908 for coal and rail baron James DunsmuirJames Dunsmuir
James Dunsmuir was a British Columbian industrialist and politician. Son of Robert Dunsmuir, he was heir to his family's coal fortune. The Dunsmuir family dominated the province's economy in the late nineteenth century and were a leading force in opposing organized labour...
, who was Lieutenant Governor and Premier of British Columbia during the first decade of the 1900s. At the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, plans were made for King George VI
George VI of the United Kingdom
George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death...
, his wife Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, to avoid confusion with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II...
, and their two daughters, Princesses Elizabeth
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize,...
and Margaret
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon was the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II and the younger daughter of King George VI....
, to reside in Canada. Hatley Castle was purchased by the federal government in 1940 for use as the King's royal palace, however, it was decided that having the Royal Family leave the UK at a time of war would be too big a blow to morale, and the family stayed in London.
After the death of Dunsmuir and then his widow Laura, the family sold the estate to the federal government in 1940 to be used by the military. (named after an offshore naval anchorage
Royal Roads
Royal Roads is a roadstead or anchorage located in Strait of Juan de Fuca near the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour in Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. In 1790, Sub-Lt Don Manuel Quimper of the Spanish navy anchored his ship the Princess Royal there and claimed the territory for Carlos IV....
) was commissioned in December 1940 to train reserve officers for service in World War II. The institution had several names before it eventually became Royal Roads Military College
Royal Roads Military College
Royal Roads Military College was a Canadian military college located in Hatley Park, Colwood, British Columbia near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The facility is currently being used as the campus for Royal Roads University, a public university that offers applied and professional academic...
in 1968 (achieving full degree-granting status in 1975).
Petty Officer First Class Gabby R. Bruner, Royal Roads bandmaster from 1979-85 composed `Hatley Park` as the official quick march for RRMC and `Dunsmuir Castle` for the Visit of Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
-Queens regnant:* Elizabeth I of England , last Tudor monarch over England, reigned 1558–1603* Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth Realms, reigned since 1952-Queens consort, dowager and mother:...
to Royal Roads in 1983.
When the military college closed, many of the academic staff stayed on. The historic buildings of the military college, and the extensive gardens, which were part of the estate of Lord and Lady Dunsmuir, continue to be a centrepiece of the campus. Hatley Castle, the former residence of the Dunsmuir family, houses a small Canadian Military museum.
In 1995, Royal Roads became a degree-granting affiliate of the University of Victoria
University of Victoria
The University of Victoria, often referred to as UVic, is the second oldest public research university in British Columbia, Canada. It is a research intensive university located in Saanich and Oak Bay, about northeast of downtown Victoria. The University's annual enrollment is about 20,000 students...
.
A replica of Lord Horatio Nelson's quote, "Duty is the great business of a sea officer: All private considerations must give way to it however painful it is." which hung over the entrance to the Grant Building, was returned to Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University is a public university located in Colwood, Greater Victoria, British Columbia, that describes itself as "Canada's University for Working Professionals".-Overview:...
campus for Homecoming in 2011.
Royal Roads University Museum
The museumMuseum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
is located in the lower level of Hatley Castle
Hatley Park National Historic Site
Hatley Park National Historic Site is located in Colwood, British Columbia in Greater Victoria. It is the site of Hatley Castle, a Classified Federal Heritage Building. Since 1995, the mansion and estate have been used for the public Royal Roads University...
, on the campus of the Royal Roads University and former campus of the Royal Roads Military College
Royal Roads Military College
Royal Roads Military College was a Canadian military college located in Hatley Park, Colwood, British Columbia near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The facility is currently being used as the campus for Royal Roads University, a public university that offers applied and professional academic...
. The Museum mandate is to collect, conserve, research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
and display material relating to the history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
of the Royal Roads Military College, its former cadets and its site.
The Royal Roads Military College Museum is a member of the Canadian Museums Association
Canadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is a national organization for the promotion of museums in Canada.The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The...
and the Organization of Military Museums of Canada Inc. The Royal Roads Museum is an accredited museum within the Canadian Forces
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
Museum System. The museum has formed a cooperating association of friends of the
museum to assist with projects. The museum is open to public.
Academics
Royal Roads University offers applied and professional programs at both the undergraduate and graduateGraduate school
A graduate school is a school that awards advanced academic degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned a previous undergraduate degree...
level, focussing on graduate level career development. The programs are primarily offered on line, with periodic on campus residencies for face to face intensive sessions. This format is designed to favour working professionals, who may complete the programs at a distance. The University offers three formats: i) on-site with 100% face to face learning, ii) blended, with part of the program taught in a face to face residency and the balance on line; and iii) completely on-line. Residency based programs range from one to three weeks, and are often held on-campus, but select programs host their residencies in unique locations around the world. Mature students are welcome, and credits are available for prior experience in the subject area. University also offers some on campus undergraduate programs. Most popular on campus programs are Professional Communications and Commerce. Royal Roads University is not a major research centre.
Centres
Royal Roads is the home to the Centre for Non-Timber Resources (CNTR), Centre for Teaching and Educational Technologies (CTET), Centre for Health Leadership and Research (CHLR), and The Todd Thomas Institute for Values-Based Leadership. It is also the future home of the Robert Bateman Art and Environmental Education Centre and will house Bateman's artwork. It will also house the Canadian Centre for Environmental Education (CCEE)--a current partnership between Royal Roads and ECO CanadaECO Canada
ECO Canada was established in 1992 as part of Canada's sector council initiative. Sector councils are organizations that address human resource challenges facing the Canadian economy...
Student government
The Royal Roads University Student Association represents students at the University. Current student associations president is Lindsey Poepping.Campus and grounds
| Building (Year built) | Significance |
|---|---|
| Arbutus Building |
|
| Boat House (1989) |
|
| Guard House Building 38 |
|
| Belmont Road Main Gatehouse BEL 13 (1908) |
|
| Cow Barn / Dairy RR6 (1912–16) |
Tudor style architecture The Tudor architectural style is the final development of medieval architecture during the Tudor period and even beyond, for conservative college patrons... -style dairy Dairy A dairy is a business enterprise established for the harvesting of animal milk—mostly from cows or goats, but also from buffalo, sheep, horses or camels —for human consumption. A dairy is typically located on a dedicated dairy farm or section of a multi-purpose farm that is concerned... and cattle barns were converted into laboratories and classrooms for physics Physics Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic... and oceanography Oceanography Oceanography , also called oceanology or marine science, is the branch of Earth science that studies the ocean... . The building was refurbished in 1998 into research Research Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method... and computer Computer A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem... laboratories |
| Gatehouse Lodge RR8 (1912 to 1916) |
|
| Grant Building Building 24 (1942) |
Cafeteria A cafeteria is a type of food service location in which there is little or no waiting staff table service, whether a restaurant or within an institution such as a large office building or school; a school dining location is also referred to as a dining hall or canteen... , and offices named for first Commanding Officer of HMCS Royal Roads, Captain John Moreau Grant John Moreau Grant Captain John Moreau Grant CBE was the first Commanding Officer of HMCS Royal Roads in Esquimalt, British Columbia. The Grant Building at Royal Roads University was named in his honour.-Education:... . The building was recently renovated. |
| Gymnasium - sports complex (1942) |
Gym The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men... nasium, weight room, fitness Physical fitness Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness , and specific fitness... studio, squash Squash (sport) Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball... courts, outdoor tennis Tennis Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all... courts *Registry of Historic Places of Canada |
| Hatley Castle (1908) |
|
| Hatley Park / Former Royal Roads Military College (1908–13) |
|
| Millward Wing (of the Nixon Building) (1991) |
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against... (Bar), GdG(F), CD, RCAF 1949-52 the 4th Commandant of RRMC. |
| Nixon Block RR24A (1954 to 1956) |
Esquimalt, British Columbia The Township of Esquimalt is a municipality at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. It is bordered to the east by the provincial capital, Victoria, to the south by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, to the west by Esquimalt Harbour and Royal Roads, to the northwest by the... in 1918. |
| Stable / Garage RR4 (1914) |
Dormitory A dormitory, often shortened to dorm, in the United States is a residence hall consisting of sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for large numbers of people, often boarding school, college or university students... , social center known as the Mews Conference Centre. |
| Swimming Pool RR22A (1959) |
|
The campus and surrounding grounds of Royal Roads University are situated at Hatley Park National Historic Site
Hatley Park National Historic Site
Hatley Park National Historic Site is located in Colwood, British Columbia in Greater Victoria. It is the site of Hatley Castle, a Classified Federal Heritage Building. Since 1995, the mansion and estate have been used for the public Royal Roads University...
. Royal Roads leases the land from the Department of National Defence for $1 per year and assumes all stewardship responsibilities related to the site including the cost of site management, operations, the protection, preservation and restoration of heritage assets, which include all buildings on the site as well as many heritage gardens and educating the public about the site's historic and natural attributes.
The grounds, a mix of landscaped gardens and natural woodland, still go by the name of Hatley Park that the Dunsmuir family gave their estate (it is not a designated park). Hatley Castle and its surroundings have made appearances in numerous movies and TV series programs such as Smallville
Smallville (TV series)
Smallville is an American television series developed by writers/producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar based on the DC Comics character Superman, originally created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The television series was initially broadcast by The WB Television Network , premiering on October...
where it serves as the Luthor Mansion, and the second and third X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
films where the university is transformed into Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
Visitors to the 565 acres (228.6 ha) Hatley Park can tour the extensive walking trails, as well as the Hatley Castle museum. The museum is free to enter, and contains historic, local memorabilia as well as a gift shop. Tours of the castle itself are available (schedule is seasonal) and access to the heritage gardens (approx 20 acres) have a visitor fee that helps offset the cost of preserving the site.
In a visit to the university in August 2009 Prime Minister Stephan Harper stated: "There is surely no more beautiful campus in Canada than Lord Dunsmuir’s magnificent castle and the majestic forest and gardens of the Hatley Park National Historic Site. But beneath the Edwardian grandeur of Royal Roads lies a cutting-edge modern university".
During the life of the college, the HMCS Royal Roads Bell was displayed in the porte-cochere of Hatley Castle. After the closing of Royal Roads Military College
Royal Roads Military College
Royal Roads Military College was a Canadian military college located in Hatley Park, Colwood, British Columbia near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The facility is currently being used as the campus for Royal Roads University, a public university that offers applied and professional academic...
, the HMCS Royal Roads Bell was kept in the Museum at CFB Esquimalt. It was officially repatriated on 10 Sep 2010 during the Royal Roads University 2010 Homecoming. The Bell is prominently displayed in the new entrance to Grant block in the foyer that will link Grant block and the new academic building.
General ranking
Based on the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Royal Roads University was ranked 1st for an active and collaborative learning experience, 2nd for level of academic challenge, 4th for senior year student satisfaction, 5th for supportive campus environment, 28th for student-faculty interaction, and 37th for enriching educational experience. See MacLean's and Royal Roads media release. In 2009, again Royal Roads ranked 1st for active and collaborative learning experience; and 3rd of level of academic challenge.In 2008 the Globe and Mail Canadian University Report gave Royal Roads grades in particular categories along with 55 other universities. The grades are based on the Globe and Mail student satisfaction survey. Royal Roads was one of the 14 universities in the under 4000 students assessment pool and received a grade of B-:
In both the 2009 and 2010 Globe and Mail Canadian University Report Royal Roads received and overall average of A-. For a detailed break down of grades see past footnote.
Business school ranking
The BCom and MBA programs at Royal Roads were ranked by Corporate Knights Magazine in July 2007. The Royal Roads BCom program placed 28th out of the 47 BCom programs in Canada. The MBA placed 20th out of 35 MBA programs. In 2008 Corporate Knights Magazine dropped the Bcom ranking from 28th to 36th out of 47 Bcom programs in the country. The MBA program dropped from 20th to 31st with the assessment pool for the ranking growing from 35 to 38 MBA programs. In 2009 Corporate Knights Magazine ranked the Bcom 25th overall out of 47 universities and 4th in the Small Sized Business School category. The MBA ranked 22 overall out of 35 universities and 4th in the Small Sized Business School category. It should be noted that Corporate Knights magazine bases its rankings on "the integration of environmental and social issues into university and college programmes."Notable alumni
- Dwain Bell, Vice President Distribution of Terasen Gas Inc.Terasen GasFortisBC Energy, Inc., formerly known as Terasen Gas, is the largest distributor of natural gas in British Columbia, Canada, serving approximately 920,000 customers in over 125 communities. The company owns and operates 44,100 kilometres of gas distribution pipelines and 4,300 kilometres of gas...
- Kellie Garret, Senior Vice President of Farm Credit Canada and named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Woman by the Women’s Executive Network in 2007.
- Capt. Kelly Williams, Director of Maritime Strategy for the Department of National DefenseDepartment of National Defence (Canada)The Department of National Defence , frequently referred to by its acronym DND, is the department within the government of Canada with responsibility for all matters concerning the defence of Canada...
. - Doug Stables, President of Bluewater Technologies Corporation.
- Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki FoundationDavid Suzuki FoundationThe David Suzuki Foundation is an environmental organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada It is a non-profit organization that is incorporated in both Canada and the United States, and is funded by over 40,000 donors...
and former CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op.Mountain Equipment Co-opMountain Equipment Co-op is a Canadian consumers' cooperative, which sells outdoor recreation gear and clothing to its members exclusively. MEC is notable for its commitment to environmental protection and other causes. As a co-op, MEC sells only to customers who hold a lifetime membership, which... - Lorraine McLachlan, President and CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association.
- Jennifer Walinga, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in rowing.
- Vice-Admiral Jean-Yves Forcier, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific, Commander Canada Command, currently Head of Program for the Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management at Royal Roads.
- Dave Mori, President of the Entrepreneurs Association of Tokyo.
- David Hamilton, Deputy Minister of the Legislative Assembly and Chief Electoral Officer of the Northwest Territories.
- Hugh MacDonald, former VP Strategic Alliance Management at CIBC, currently owner of HR Macdonald Training and Development, Inc.
- Greg Moore, Mayor of Port Coquitlam.
International Branch Campus
Royal Roads university has an international branch campusInternational Branch Campus
An international branch campus is a campus of a university which has been established in a foreign country. In many respects it is similar to a branch campus of a university...
in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. Students can achieve MBA degree on Human Resources Management, Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management
Supply chain management is the management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers...
, Marketing
Marketing
Marketing is the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments...
, Digital Technologies Management, Finance
Finance
"Finance" is often defined simply as the management of money or “funds” management Modern finance, however, is a family of business activity that includes the origination, marketing, and management of cash and money surrogates through a variety of capital accounts, instruments, and markets created...
& Risk Management
Risk management
Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities...
and Banking. Royal Roads University Bangladesh Campus
Royal Roads University Bangladesh Campus
Royal Roads University Bangladesh Campus is an international branch campus of Royal Roads University located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Overview:Royal Roads University launched campus in Bangladesh in coordination with its educational partner 'Progressive Meritocracy Limited' in 2000...
is located in Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
city.
See also
- Canadian Centre for Environmental Education (CCEE)
- List of universities in British Columbia
- Higher education in British ColumbiaHigher education in British ColumbiaHigher education in British Columbia is delivered by 25 publicly funded institutions that are composed of eleven universities, eleven colleges, and three institutes. This is in addition to three private universities, five private colleges, and six theological colleges...
- Education in CanadaEducation in CanadaEducation in Canada is for the most part provided publicly, funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and local governments. Education is within provincial jurisdiction and the curriculum is overseen by the province. Education in Canada is generally divided into primary education, followed by...
- Royal Roads Military CollegeRoyal Roads Military CollegeRoyal Roads Military College was a Canadian military college located in Hatley Park, Colwood, British Columbia near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The facility is currently being used as the campus for Royal Roads University, a public university that offers applied and professional academic...
- Royal Roads University Bangladesh CampusRoyal Roads University Bangladesh CampusRoyal Roads University Bangladesh Campus is an international branch campus of Royal Roads University located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Overview:Royal Roads University launched campus in Bangladesh in coordination with its educational partner 'Progressive Meritocracy Limited' in 2000...