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Thompson River University MBA program

NicK728

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Apr 29, 2013
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Hi
has anyone applied for this program and got their visas?
I am a non business graduate and I would be probably be getting a 1 year GCBA (graduate certificate of Business admin)at first and then a 1 year MBA according to the program details

my question is do they mention a 1 Year certificate program or a 2 year comprehensive program in the offer letter?
because if its only a 1 year Certificate program it would be difficult to get a loan as well the visa for it I believe.

any ideas?Please anyone!

Thanks!
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NicK728

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Guys!!! please do shed some light! am sure someone would be knowing about it!
Please reply at least!?Seniors?or current members??
 

Harman Dhamija

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Y r u going fr dis university??
 

Harman Dhamija

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See PG diploma from a college is equal to Mba from Tru Or vancouver Island uni.


These uni are very low ranking & its fees is very high acc to the standards..
 

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I got acceptance from TRU in GCBA for Jan 2014 intak but i deffered the admission for may 2014. Yes they mention both GCBA and MBA program in the offer letter. You have to complete GCBA with the grade of B in all the subjects , only then you will be allowed to do MBA. TRU is very costly thats the only reason which made me rethink about it. I am searching for better college with lower fees.
 

NicK728

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Harman Dhamija said:
See PG diploma from a college is equal to Mba from Tru Or vancouver Island uni.


These uni are very low ranking & its fees is very high acc to the standards..
Harman Damija,I was basically looking for a University program for my higher edu
do You think getting the Visa for a pg diploma is easier?I also came to know banks do not give loans for diploma courses too!
Hence was thinking of this Uni.
Do you have any other idea about good MBA univesities that might be really helpful! than
 

NicK728

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bansalhimanshu1 said:
I got acceptance from TRU in GCBA for Jan 2014 intak but i deffered the admission for may 2014. Yes they mention both GCBA and MBA program in the offer letter. You have to complete GCBA with the grade of B in all the subjects , only then you will be allowed to do MBA. TRU is very costly thats the only reason which made me rethink about it. I am searching for better college with lower fees.
Thank You so much for responding to that question.
i agree itfalls on the expensive side as both the GCBA and MBA are almost 45000$.
Were you able to find any other colleges for a May intake then?
TRU has a country rankinn of 60though and a world rankin of 2680,is that like bad??I am unaware,excuse me for my ignorance here.
What is your profile like bro?
Thanks!
 

Harman Dhamija

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Visa Office......
New delhi
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27/05/2015
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n/a
IELTS Request
Upfront
File Transfer...
28/5/2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Interview........
n/a
VISA ISSUED...
12/6/2015
LANDED..........
Soon
See ur profile is good and if u have relevant work exp then u have many options for mba in world class affordable universities like
Memorial Uni of Newfoundland(most affordable uni in canada)
Uni of Saskatchewan
Uni of Alberta
Simon Fraser University etc
 

NicK728

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Harman Dhamija said:
See ur profile is good and if u have relevant work exp then u have many options for mba in world class affordable universities like
Memorial Uni of Newfoundland(most affordable uni in canada)
Uni of Saskatchewan
Uni of Alberta
Simon Fraser University etc
Thanks a lot harman
I will have a look at these too!!
Appreicate your time to help!
 

Crypticlancer

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I have applied for the May intake for MBA. New rules for the university state that you dont require GMAT for MBA course. Please read below the requirements fior admission to MBA at TRU. I have copy pasted from their website



"1. Education:
An acceptable 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33) in the last 60 credits.

2. Language Requirement:
Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English is the primary language must have one of the following:

A minimum TOEFL score of 600 with a TWE of 5.0 or higher (paper-based test), or
260 with an essay of 5.0 or higher (computer-based test), or
minimum score of 100 with no section below 20 (IBT), or
IELTS of at least 7.0 (all bands), or
completion of TRU ENGL 1100 and CMNS 1290 with a B or higher.

3. Quantitative and Computing Skills:
Applicants must have adequate quantitative and/or computing skills in the opinion of the TRU MBA Committee. Adequate quantitative skills include a strong background in algebra and statistics. Adequate computing skills include having a strong background in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software.

Students who do not fully meet the education or language requirements or do not have adequate quantitative and/or computing skills in the opinion of the MBA Committee will be asked to take specified undergraduate upgrading courses prior to commencing the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program.
TRU MBA Entrance Requirements

To be admitted to MBA program, students must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and complete each course in the certificate program with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33) or be exempted from the course by the MBA Admissions Committee based on the previous academic record at the undergraduate or graduate level. A GMAT score is not required for admission to the MBA and there is no minimum professional work experience requirement.

Applicants with a BBA or BComm from an acceptable institution may be eligible for direct admittance to the MBA program.

This is the course structure

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
1. BUSN 5010-3: Managerial Statistics
2. BUSN 5020-3: Financial Accounting
3. BUSN 5030-3: Management Accounting
4. BUSN 5040-3: Global Economics
5. BUSN 5050-3: Marketing Management
6. BUSN 5060-3: Human Resource Management
Students must complete each course with a minimum B
average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33) or be exempted from
the course to proceed to the MBA.
MBA Program
Core Courses
All students complete the 8 core courses
1. BUSN 6010-3: Leadership, Ethics and Sustainability
2. BUSN 6020-3: Corporate Finance
3. BUSN 6030-3: Global Management
4. BUSN 6040-3: Organizational Development and Change
5. BUSN 6050-3: Supply Chain Management
6. BUSN 6060-3: Strategic Management Information Systems
7. BUSN 6070-3: Project Management and Consulting Methods
8. BUSN 6080-3: Strategic Management
Completion Options
(select one of three options)
Course-Based Option
1. BUSN 6150-3: Advanced Marketing Management
2. BUSN 6210-3: Advanced Corporate Finance
3. BUSN 6250-3: Decision Analysis and Modeling
4. BUSN 6310-3: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Or Graduate Thesis Option
1. BUSN 6950-3: Research Methods, Preparation
and Presentation
2. BUSN 6960-12: Graduate Thesis
Or Graduate Project Option
1. BUSN 6950-3: Research Methods,
Preparation and Presentation
2. BUSN 6970-9: Graduate Project

Hope this helps!!!!
 

NicK728

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Apr 29, 2013
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Crypticlancer said:
I have applied for the May intake for MBA. New rules for the university state that you dont require GMAT for MBA course. Please read below the requirements fior admission to MBA at TRU. I have copy pasted from their website



"1. Education:
An acceptable 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33) in the last 60 credits.

2. Language Requirement:
Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English is the primary language must have one of the following:

A minimum TOEFL score of 600 with a TWE of 5.0 or higher (paper-based test), or
260 with an essay of 5.0 or higher (computer-based test), or
minimum score of 100 with no section below 20 (IBT), or
IELTS of at least 7.0 (all bands), or
completion of TRU ENGL 1100 and CMNS 1290 with a B or higher.

3. Quantitative and Computing Skills:
Applicants must have adequate quantitative and/or computing skills in the opinion of the TRU MBA Committee. Adequate quantitative skills include a strong background in algebra and statistics. Adequate computing skills include having a strong background in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software.

Students who do not fully meet the education or language requirements or do not have adequate quantitative and/or computing skills in the opinion of the MBA Committee will be asked to take specified undergraduate upgrading courses prior to commencing the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program.
TRU MBA Entrance Requirements

To be admitted to MBA program, students must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and complete each course in the certificate program with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33) or be exempted from the course by the MBA Admissions Committee based on the previous academic record at the undergraduate or graduate level. A GMAT score is not required for admission to the MBA and there is no minimum professional work experience requirement.

Applicants with a BBA or BComm from an acceptable institution may be eligible for direct admittance to the MBA program.

This is the course structure

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
1. BUSN 5010-3: Managerial Statistics
2. BUSN 5020-3: Financial Accounting
3. BUSN 5030-3: Management Accounting
4. BUSN 5040-3: Global Economics
5. BUSN 5050-3: Marketing Management
6. BUSN 5060-3: Human Resource Management
Students must complete each course with a minimum B
average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33) or be exempted from
the course to proceed to the MBA.
MBA Program
Core Courses
All students complete the 8 core courses
1. BUSN 6010-3: Leadership, Ethics and Sustainability
2. BUSN 6020-3: Corporate Finance
3. BUSN 6030-3: Global Management
4. BUSN 6040-3: Organizational Development and Change
5. BUSN 6050-3: Supply Chain Management
6. BUSN 6060-3: Strategic Management Information Systems
7. BUSN 6070-3: Project Management and Consulting Methods
8. BUSN 6080-3: Strategic Management
Completion Options
(select one of three options)
Course-Based Option
1. BUSN 6150-3: Advanced Marketing Management
2. BUSN 6210-3: Advanced Corporate Finance
3. BUSN 6250-3: Decision Analysis and Modeling
4. BUSN 6310-3: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Or Graduate Thesis Option
1. BUSN 6950-3: Research Methods, Preparation
and Presentation
2. BUSN 6960-12: Graduate Thesis
Or Graduate Project Option
1. BUSN 6950-3: Research Methods,
Preparation and Presentation
2. BUSN 6970-9: Graduate Project

Hope this helps!!!!



Awesome!
Did you get the offer letter yet then?
Lets keep in touch,cuz am in the proces of applying there too.
Whats your profile like?
 

Crypticlancer

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Feb 26, 2013
53
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Awesome!
Did you get the offer letter yet then?
Lets keep in touch,cuz am in

Havent got my offer letter yet, should get it by the end of the month hopefully...my application was completed and submitted in last week of december..they said it takes 3-4 weeks for the committee to decide which courses you are exempted from in Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Where are you applying from?
 

NicK728

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Apr 29, 2013
43
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Sure,it would be great to be in touch

Nope,still got to finish the submission ,will do it tonight though,got all my docs in order.
did you by any chance submit LOR's??
Am applying from India.
Did you get in touch with anyone whos already into this program?I wish id knew the visa success rate for it!cuz of the pre mba like GCBA.
 

ramneet.b

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Nov 28, 2013
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Hi,

I and 2 of my friends are thinking to apply to TRU for this sept intake.. do you guys have any idea about how the univ is in it's post grad job assistance?? too confused as consultant told me univ ranking is based on diff crieterias so do not consider them , and recruiters do not ask the university you graduated from..... :-\

Any info will be helpful