University of VictoriaPeter B. Gustavson School of Business

& Lingnan/ IBS Dual Degree Program

• Jennifer OakesBCOM Admission Officer & International Students Advisor Email: jjoakes@uvic.ca Skype: admissionsuvicbusiness

•Christina Li 李宇轩International Marketing and Recruitment ManagerEmail: yuxuanli@uvic.ca Cell: 158 205 76543Skype: Christina_uvicQQ: 13647670QQ 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

1 Lingnan/ IBS Lingnan/ IBS

2 Lingnan/ IBS Lingnan/ IBS

3 Core Business Courses (5)

Core Business Courses (5)

Co-op work term

4 Business Elective courses ORInternational Exchange (5)

Co-op work term Co-op work term

5 Specialization area courses (5)

Core Business Courses (Year 3)

Fall Courses• 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• 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• 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• 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• 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• 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

• 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 CriteriaQuantitative Requirements (60%):• Average of your completed courses • Minimum of a B- average to be considered (direct admission) • UVIC ENG 115 test

Qualitative Requirements (40%):• Resume• Other Experiences (Work Experiences, Leadership Skills, Extra-

Curricular Activities, Achievements, Creativity)• Career Aspirations• Computer Literacy

Application ProcessHow can I apply?Prepare documents:

1. UVic paper application2. BCom paper application 2. Obtain transcripts (translated)3. Application fee of CAD $1004. Prepare for UVic English Test

When can I apply?1. Nov 4 & 5: Come to 2+2 application workshops 2. Dec 2 or 3: Submit all required application documents on ENG 115 exam day

Other RequirementsEnglish Test December 2 or 3, 2011TOEFL/IELTS is not required

Supplemental Documents

Scholarships

• 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/

AccommodationHomestay• 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• 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• 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• Students from China are required to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa

(multiple entry recommended)

Work Permits• 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 assistance with the following:

• 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