Royal Roads University (RRU) and Canadian Forces College (CFC) have entered into an agreement that will give more opportunities for post-secondary education to military officers.

Canadian Forces College, located in North York, Ontario is the training ground for senior officers in the armed forces.

The new agreement sees RRUB次元官网网址檚 Master of Arts program recognize the Joint Command and Staff Programme at CFC. This means graduates of the officers program can enter RRUB次元官网网址檚 Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program already having earned 12 credits B次元官网网址� one third of the requirements for the degree.

B次元官网网址淭his agreement builds on the rich heritage of leadership and excellence at Royal Roads since its time as a military college,B次元官网网址� Dr. Allan Cahoon, president and vice-chancellor of RRU, said. B次元官网网址淣ot only do we recognize the value of the (CFC) courses, but also the strong leadership, managerial skills and experience the graduates bring to the table.

Flexibility is a key component of the agreement, because students will still be active members of the military. Coursework may be completed online, or with short term on-campus residencies. Students will have a choice on how to complete the degree also, with the options of a major project, thesis or coursework exclusively.

B次元官网网址淭he Royal Roads curriculum in leadership, emergency management, human security, peacebuilding and conflict analysis permits (CFC) graduates to extend their studies in key areas,B次元官网网址� Brigadier General Craig Hilton, commandant of the CFC, said, B次元官网网址渢hereby enhancing their credentials as military and national security professionals.B次元官网网址�

Approximately 100 military students enroll at RRU each year. Over 700 Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence personnel have taken programs offered by the university since its establishment in 1995.

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