Changing program and school

[sunnyGee]

Hi,

I started my MBA in British Columbia in September 2023 (Study permit valid till September 2023).
I've always wanted to study Networking/Cybersecurity but due to my family's involvement I was forced to study Business for my undergraduate and now I am doing MBA.
Since I don't have any credentials in IT, I have to start from the beginning. I was wondering if I can change my program to IT and do a Diploma or High diploma preferably in BC or Ontario.
Will the the immigration allow me to to change my studies from masters to diploma or degree? If so where can I start? What is the process like? Is there any other possible consequences ?

Any help is greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

 

[scylla]

Hi,

I started my MBA in British Columbia in September 2023 (Study permit valid till September 2023).
I've always wanted to study Networking/Cybersecurity but due to my family's involvement I was forced to study Business for my undergraduate and now I am doing MBA.
Since I don't have any credentials in IT, I have to start from the beginning. I was wondering if I can change my program to IT and do a Diploma or High diploma preferably in BC or Ontario.
Will the the immigration allow me to to change my studies from masters to diploma or degree? If so where can I start? What is the process like? Is there any other possible consequences ?

Any help is greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Yes, you can switch schools and programs. The first step is to be accepted into the new school and program. Then you can switch schools and notify IRCC.

The only potential issue I see is that if you plan to apply for PR, you will end up with fewer points to be selected vs. completing a Masters.

 

[sunnyGee]

Yes, you can switch schools and programs. The first step is to be accepted into the new school and program. Then you can switch schools and notify IRCC.

The only potential issue I see is that if you plan to apply for PR, you will end up with fewer points to be selected vs. completing a Masters.

Thanks for the reply scylla!
Do I have to apply for a new study permit after getting my new LOA? if so how long it will take to get a new study permit or amended study permit?

Thanks again for your help

 

[scylla]

Thanks for the reply scylla!
Do I have to apply for a new study permit after getting my new LOA? if so how long it will take to get a new study permit or amended study permit?

Thanks again for your help

No, you don't need a new study permit. You just follow the process here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools/account.html

 

[sunnyGee]

Great. Thanks for your timely help. I appreciate it.

 

[canuck78]

Hi,

I started my MBA in British Columbia in September 2023 (Study permit valid till September 2023).
I've always wanted to study Networking/Cybersecurity but due to my family's involvement I was forced to study Business for my undergraduate and now I am doing MBA.
Since I don't have any credentials in IT, I have to start from the beginning. I was wondering if I can change my program to IT and do a Diploma or High diploma preferably in BC or Ontario.
Will the the immigration allow me to to change my studies from masters to diploma or degree? If so where can I start? What is the process like? Is there any other possible consequences ?

Any help is greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Have you continued your full-time studies this semester? Have you been accepted into a networking/cybersecurity program? Do you plan on continuing your MBA studies next semester since many programs starting this winter will be full and it is pretty late to apply for winter admission even if there may be spots in some programs. You May only be able to start next Fall. Have you considered finishing your MBA? What school are you attending? If from a decent public school it should help you find employment in Canada and get PR. After you get PR you could consider pursuing your other interests while paying domestic fees.

 

[sunnyGee]

Have you continued your full-time studies this semester? Have you been accepted into a networking/cybersecurity program? Do you plan on continuing your MBA studies next semester since many programs starting this winter will be full and it is pretty late to apply for winter admission even if there may be spots in some programs. You May only be able to start next Fall. Have you considered finishing your MBA? What school are you attending? If from a decent public school it should help you find employment in Canada and get PR. After you get PR you could consider pursuing your other interests while paying domestic fees.

Yes I have completed one semester in MBA but I have not been accepted to a an IT related program. To be honest I don't really want to continue MBA.

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

Yes I have completed one semester in MBA but I have not been accepted to a an IT related program. To be honest I don't really want to continue MBA.

Where are doing your MBA? Please tell me it's University of Kaneda West