Master Of Arts - Global Leadership

Academic Requirements

The Master of Arts in Global Leadership program has specific academic requirements that prospective students must meet to be considered for admission.

Standard admission

• Four year (or comparable) undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum GPA of B (3.00/4.33).
• A minimum of three years of general leadership* experience.
• Demonstrate significant cross-cultural experience gained through travel or work.
• Applicants who meet the degree requirement but who been away from academic writing for more than 10 years will normally be required to take Academic Writing and Critical Thinking, with a minimum passing grade, prior to commencing the program.

*Leadership experience could include one or more of the following:

1. Formal organizational leadership roles in which you directly supervise staff or complete performance-oriented work with individuals, groups, or teams.
2. Leadership roles in volunteer organizations.
3. Roles in which you consult, negotiate with, or manage diverse interest groups through relationship, in a complex environment.
4. Roles in which you lead others toward shared goals and outcomes.
5. Roles in which you influence, organize, and coordinate groups of people.
6. Overcoming a challenging life experience (for self or others), which involved navigating complex systems and resulted in positive community change beyond the individual. 

For any further details or assistance regarding the application process, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors who are ready to help you navigate through your academic journey.

Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction and communication at Royal Roads University. All students are required to meet our English language requirements.

You need to demonstrate a minimum level of English proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing when you apply.

There are three ways to demonstrate your English language proficiency:

• Holding a recognized credential from an English-speaking country
• Submitting an official English language proficiency test score report
• Completing a pathway program with our language school partners

Demonstrate your English competency by submitting an English language proficiency test score report from the following organizations:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS-A) - RRU accepts IELTS Academic taken at a test centre or online and IELTS Academic One Skill Retake.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT) - RRU accepts TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and TOEFL MyBest Scores.
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A)
• Duolingo English Test (DET)

The minimum test score requirements for our graduate programs are as follows:

• IELTS-Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.5 in writing and speaking, and 6.0 in listening and reading
• TOEFL-iBT (1-120 scale): 88 overall with a minimum 24 in writing, and 20 in listening, reading, and speaking
• PTE-A: 60 overall with a minimum 60 in writing and speaking, and 58 in listening and reading
• DET: 120 overall with a minimum of 110 for literacy, comprehension, and conversation; and 115 for production

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.