www.macewan.ca international at macewan gateway to the alberta advantage
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
International at MacEwan
Gateway to the Alberta Advantage
![Page 2: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
ALBERTA’S NEWEST UNIVERSITY
"Photo courtesy of Lindsay Chambers, Intercamp."
![Page 3: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Why Alberta?
• Economic leader of Canada
• Low cost of living
• No provincial sales tax
• Diverse, natural beauty
• High quality, government funded education
• Free health care
![Page 4: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Why Edmonton?
• “Smart” city (highest level of research being conducted in biometrics and nanotechnology, availability of access to post secondary education)
• Safe living environment
• Multicultural
![Page 5: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Why study at MacEwan?
• Affordable, high quality education
• Partner with University of Alberta
• Graduates recognized world-wide
• Safe multicultural environment
![Page 6: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Why study at MacEwan?
• Comfortable, new residence
• Small classes
• Quality faculty; available to students
• Academic advising for all students• Student support (Library & Student Resource Centre)
![Page 7: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Students at MacEwan
• 12,000 full time students
• Approximately 800 international students
• 74 countries represented (2010)
![Page 8: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Academic Programs at MacEwan
• Bachelor’s Degrees (6 to choose from)
• University Transfer Programs (collaborative partner with
University of Alberta)
• Applied Bachelor’s Degrees (includes a practicum work
experience)
• Diplomas and Certificates (over 50 to choose from)
![Page 9: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Bachelor Degrees (4 years)
• Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology, Economics, English, History,
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology)
• Bachelor of Child and Youth Care
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business) (International Business,
Supply Chain Management, Management, and Accounting)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science (incl. Biology, Computing Science, Math)
• Bachelor of Music (in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music)
![Page 10: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
University Transfer Programs (1-2 years)
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Physical Education
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
![Page 11: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Applied Degrees (4 years)
• Bachelor of Applied Business Administration –
Accounting
• Bachelor of Applied Communications in
Professional Writing
• Bachelor of Applied Human Resource
Management
![Page 12: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Diplomas / Certificates (1- 3 years)
• Business - Accounting, Management, Insurance, Human Resource Management, etc.
• The Arts - Fine Art, Theatre Arts, Design Studies, etc.
• Health and Community Studies - Social Work, Therapist Assistant, Psychiatric Nursing, Police Studies, etc.
![Page 13: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Other Programs at MacEwan
• MacEwan University Studies International
(USI) bridging program
• A unique program designed for
international students who do not qualify
directly to a program because of English
language requirements or missing high
school requirements
![Page 14: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Cost – Academic Year - MacEwan
• $25,000 is an approximate average (tuition and living expenses) for 1 academic year (ESL studies are less)
• International tuition at MacEwan is based on credits
• Comparatively low cost education with excellent value
![Page 15: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Living
• MacEwan’s new residence• Single, double, and quad
suites ( 2010/11 rates $5,848 CAD for two bedroom suite)
• Off-campus housing• Homestay• Apartments
![Page 16: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Can Students Work and Study?
• International students can work part-time on campus (20 hours or less)
• Off-campus work is now possible for international program students; however, students need to have studied for 6 months prior to attaining employment
![Page 17: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Can Students Work in Canada after Program Completion?
• Work for up to 3 years following graduation (depends on the length of their program)
• Work in Canada is not GURANTEED
• Alberta still has a very strong economy (oil and gas)
![Page 18: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Services for InternationalStudents
• Orientation programs for new students
• Workshops and seminars
• Social events
• International student club
• ISPP
![Page 19: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
Services for InternationalStudents
• International student counselors are available to discuss career and educational plans, immigration status and issues related to cultural adaptation
• Assistance with Citizenship and Immigration Canada applications for study permit and off-campus, co-op, and post-graduation work permits
![Page 20: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
MacEwan CampusesCity Centre Campus
![Page 21: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
MacEwan CampusesAlberta College Campus
![Page 22: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
MacEwan CampusesMacEwan South Campus
![Page 23: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
MacEwan CampusesCentre for the Arts Campus
![Page 24: Www.MacEwan.ca International at MacEwan Gateway to the Alberta Advantage](https://reader036.vdocuments.site/reader036/viewer/2022062423/56649c925503460f9494cf82/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
www.MacEwan.ca
We invite you to choose MacEwan…
www.macewan.ca/international or e-mail us at [email protected]