Master of Arts in Leadership Costs

The MA Leadership team has put together what we hope is a comprehensive, informative page regarding program fees. Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office: mal@twu.ca or 1.604.513.2172.

Tuition Fees Course Payment Schedule Class Fees              Book Costs Summer Housing Costs Parking Other Costs

Leadership Degree Tuition Fees

• 26-Month Program Cost
  • Tuition for the entire 26-month program is approximately $23,647 CDN.
  • The rate for May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 academic year is $650/credit hour plus a student fee of $3/ credit hour.

• 13-Month Accelerated Program
  • The following fees are approximate and apply to students beginning the program in July or August of 2010 and completing the program by fall 2011. Fees are subject to change.
  • Tuition for the entire 12-month program is also approximately $23,647 CDN.
  • The rate for May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 academic year is $650/credit hour plus a student fee of $3/ credit hour.

• Graduate Certificate in Leadership Program
  • The cost of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership for students beginning summer 2010 is approximately $675.00 CDN per credit hour for an approximate total of  $12,150.

* Tuition rates increase approximately 7% per year.

MA Leadership - Course Payment Schedule

The MA Leadership program understands the needs and time constraints of working adults; you pay only for those courses in which you are enrolled. It is always to the student's financial advantage to complete the program within 26 months, but if you chose to extend your study, a continuation fee of approximately $835 per semester will apply.  For more information, click HERE. 

Upon acceptance a $300 registration deposit will be required. Please note that this payment is fully refundable if notice is received no later than one month prior to the commencement of classes. After that the entire registration fee will be forfeited if the applicant does not enroll in the 2010 courses. When you enroll in the summer courses the $300 registration fee will apply towards your tuition payment.

The MA Leadership Program follows the payment schedule set up by the university for Graduate studies programs.

During the May 2010 - April 2011 year, registration and tuition payments of $623 plus the student fee of $3 per semester hour are due at the following dates: Summer: (May-August) First Friday of April Fall: First Friday of August Spring: First Friday of December Students may apply to the program and register for courses after these payment dates have passed. Full payment is simply due once course registration is complete.

When you have completed online registration, an invoice for your tuition and other related fees will be available at the student portal. For more specific information regarding the payment schedule and payment options, please see the TWU website of the Office of the Registrar: http://www.twu.ca/services/enrolment/

MA Leadership Class Fees

An additional fee of $75 will be charged for the use of the Challenge Course and payable when course LDRS 502 - Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution is taken (typically the second summer).

Leadership Book Costs

Students should expect to budget between $100 - $300 for books and coursepack per course. Books and coursepacks  can be purchased online directly from the University Bookstore. Students are able to search the bookstore's inventory by semester, course, or author.

Summer Housing Fees

If you live outside of the Fraser Valley, there are a number of options for housing during summer sessions. You could make your own living arrangements in the Langley area or stay on the TWU campus. On-campus housing averages $175-250/week. There is a $35 charge for any additional nights beyond regular session dates. For more information, contact the Housing Office (housing@twu.ca). Students staying on-campus during the August cohort should be aware that you will be required to check out of on-campus housing the morning of August 26th.

Summer Housing Application 2011

Meals

We've all got to eat. So while on campus during the summer sessions you have the option of packing your lunch or stopping in at the university's cafeteria. Open from 8 am 6 pm daily, it offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, snacks, grilled goods, and beverages. The Langley and Fort Langley area also offers plenty of sweet and savory eats in unique restaurants and cafes.

Parking

For those bringing a car to campus during their summer stay, weekly parking permits are available from Office of the Registrar, in the Mattson Centre,by the week.  Parking permits must be clearly displayed on dash, printed side up, or hanging on a hangtag in the vehicle's rear view mirror.  The permit allows you to park in any C lot, or C & S lots after 4pm weekdays and all day weekends and holidays.

For more information see: Permit & Paid Parking.

Campus Map

Other Costs

ESL: English as a Second Language Applicants: Applicants with a score below 260 CBT (computer-based test) or 105 IBT (internet-based test), may be required to take the supplementary ESLI Pre-Masters Program (PMP) for at least the first three semesters (one year) of the leadership program. The cost of this will not exceed an additional $250 for each credit hour of the MAL program or an extra $3750 for the first year. After three semesters the student may exit the GELS program with the approval of the program director if their English language skills are deemed adequate.

Continuation Fee: Should a student fail to complete their Major Project within the allotted time limit, a continuation fee will apply to every semester they remain in the program. For the 2010 - 2011 academic year the continuation fee is $835 per semester.

Health/Accident Fees: Students must maintain their own health and accident insurance while attending the University.

Transcripts: A cost of $10 each. Transcript request forms can be downloaded from the Office of the Registrar webpage at www.twu.ca/registrar.

Returned Cheque: $25