Graduate Diploma in Global Leadership

Graduate Diploma in Global Leadership is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at Royal Roads University in Victoria, Canada. It takes 16 months (18 credits), with intakes in October.

Royal Roads University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$16,509 a year, about ₹11.1 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly C$24,764 (≈ ₹16.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Whole-programme international tuition CAD 22,012, shown here per 12 months of the 16-month programme. 2026-27 rate (programmes starting 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Aug 2027) from the tuition search; subject to annual increase

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Business analyst
• Management consultant
• Project manager
• Marketing executive
• Human resources officer
• Supply chain manager

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Deloitte
• PwC
• EY
• KPMG
• Accenture
• McKinsey & Company
• Amazon
• Unilever
• Procter & Gamble
• IBM

General entry requirements at Royal Roads University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master of Global Management: a four-year (or comparable) bachelor's degree with a B average (3.00/4.33) and at least two years of relevant full-time work experience, preferably with some supervisory experience.
• Flexible admission is possible with fewer academic credits and more management experience.
• Application deadlines for the MGM are about six months before the start (11 July 2026 for January 2027; 3 November 2026 for May 2027).

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.5 writing and speaking); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 60; Duolingo 120.

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This course starts in: October.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Degree certificate and transcripts (or diploma and transcripts for degree completion)
• English test result from the last two years
• CV showing work experience

Royal Roads University is a public university in Victoria, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It specialises in applied and professional programmes in business, tourism and hospitality, leadership, communication and environment, many of them taught in blended or online formats for working professionals.

Royal Roads says it is a Designated Learning Institution with full-time, on-campus programmes eligible for the PGWP, but not all programmes qualify, so check each one. For Indian students the most relevant on-campus options are the Master of Global Management, the Bachelor of Business Administration and degree-completion programmes in hospitality and tourism. Royal Roads quotes most international fees for the whole programme: for 2026-27, CAD 52,618 for its third-year-entry bachelor's degrees, about CAD 41,800 to 44,000 for on-campus master's degrees and CAD 23,888 a year for its two-year undergraduate diplomas. See our Canada guide for work-permit rules.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Global Business and EconomyAlgoma University2 years (4 semesters, no Spring classes), course-based, with a major research project; Brampton or Sault Ste. Marie · C$18,500 / year
• Project Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,054 / year
• Supply Chain Management - Global (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$17,713 / year
• Human Resource Management (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); needs a 2-year diploma or degree · C$16,790 / year
• Marketing (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); needs a 2-year diploma or degree · C$16,790 / year
• Digital Marketing (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms · C$19,926 / year

More courses at Royal Roads University

• Master of Global Management12 or 18 months (on campus) · C$42,345 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation & Sustainability (3rd year entry)16 months on campus (four terms) · C$39,464 / year
• Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (3rd year entry)20 or 24 months on campus · C$26,309 / year
• Master of Arts in Tourism Management (on campus)2 years (first year on campus, second year online) · C$20,915 / year
• Master of Arts in Global Leadership (on campus)24 months (on-campus option) · C$22,018 / year
• Undergraduate Diploma in Business & Sustainability2 years · C$23,888 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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