Business Administration

You believe in capitalism with a conscience. In doing business in a way that does good for the environment, the community and society.

In the BBA in Innovation and Sustainability, you'll earn a solid business education that will sharpen your vision for social and environmental change.

You'll learn skills to make you a valuable — and valued — employee: problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability and digital literacy.

And, throughout this degree-completion program, you'll channel your passion for sustainability into project-based experiences as you work with clients in the community and build a portfolio of work that showcases your creativity, work ethic and potential.

Whether you dream of starting your own venture or leading change at a global company, you'll be ready to advance business solutions that are as good for the bottom line as they are for the planet.

Who it's for

This program is right for you if you:

• want to impact the local and global community through social innovation
• are committed to enterprises that are financially, socially, environmentally sustainable
• believe in responsible management practices
• wish to create value for stakeholders
• are looking for ways to discover, challenge, and maximize your personal potential
• are curious about the relationships between individuals, organizations, society and the environment
• want to develop career-ready knowledge, skills and a portfolio of hands-on experience

Program outcomes

Once you've completed this program, you'll:

• have the innovation- and sustainability-focused experience employers want and that global leaders are calling for
• be equipped to tackle the social and environmental issues you care about

All applications to this program require submission of the following information and supporting documents before your file can be assessed for admission:

Application form

In order to apply online, you will be required to create a log-in account using your email address. You will be required to list all credit courses and/or programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in. An application fee will be required. If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information. Once submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time.

Official transcripts

Applicants are responsible for arranging for the submission of official transcripts from ALL post-secondary (higher education) institutions currently or previously attended, for all credit courses and/or programs. Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations.

Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the Registrar or other recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. If the envelope has been opened, the transcripts are no longer official and new (official) transcripts will be required to complete your application.

All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international transcript and/or credential evaluation.

Statement of intent

The statement of intent should consist of (but is not limited to) a two to three-page essay and must address the following questions:

• What influenced your decision to apply to RRU's Graduate Certificate in Asia Pacific Trade and Investment program? 
• What do you hope to contribute to this program and the university?
• In 5‐10 years, how do you anticipate this program will add value?
• How is this program relevant to your personal and career goals?
• What training and/or academic courses have you done that relate to management?
• What experience have you had with distance education and self‐directed study?
• What experience do you have working collaboratively in a team?

If there is any other information that you feel might be of interest or relevance to your application, please include it in the statement of intent . 

Detailed resume

A detailed or structured resume is one that provides a comprehensive professional profile of the applicant. We are interested in knowing where an applicant has worked, for how long, and what they were responsible for in the positions held. Provide as much information as possible, with special attention to the past ten years of your career. Your detailed resume should include the following:

• Education: List all post‐secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved.
• Work experience: Please include name of organization, position, length of service (month and year), and a brief description of responsibilities.
• Training and professional development: List career related training and professional development programs completed with the past five years. Include the source of training, and the duration and year completed. List other training and personal development programs not already identified.
• Voluntary/unpaid work experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include name of organization, length of service and a brief description of duties. 
• Information technology training and experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use. 
• Professional memberships/affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, community/volunteer sector. 
• Other relevant information: Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee.

Letters of reference

One reference letter should be based on work experience and the other based on either academic performance or community service. However, two work-related references are acceptable in certain cases.

The reference letters should confirm that an applicant is a suitable candidate for the Graduate Certificate in Asia Pacific Trade and Investment program. The writer(s) should articulate why they feel the applicant will succeed in such a program, whether they feel it will benefit the applicant (and why), and any other information about the applicant which could identify them as a good fit for the program. The context in which the referee has come to know the applicant should also be mentioned. Length and level of detail in the letters may vary; there is no set standard.

If applicable:

• Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada, must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application.
• Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts.
• An official English language proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language.
• Other information or documents as may be requested to determine your eligibility.

For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines.