International Summer Institute for Business Management (ISIBM)
The ISIBM is open to any undergraduate or graduate student currently attending university/college in their respective country. This program is available in two formats.
In July, there is a four-week program focusing on:
- business communication
- international business
- entrepreneurship
- service management
In August, there is a three-week intensive version of the July program.
The ISIBM instructors are the same instructors that teach our own business students and are recipients of several international awards.
International faculty: please inquire about our incentive program for you! Email us for more details.
Formats
Offered annually in Victoria BC Canada since 1999, the (ISIBM) Program is available in two formats:
- traditional four-week program (July)
- intensive three-week program (August)
All students participate in the following modules:
- business communication
- international business
- entrepreneurship
- service management
The ISIBM program is taught by Gustavson School of Business faculty and is equivalent to 6.0 credit-hours (12 ECTS) of course work.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun and exciting extracurricular activities.
Course
descriptions
| ISIBM 1 July 4–29, 2013 Total of 6.0 credit-hours (12 ECTS) |
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| ISIBM 2 August 1-19, 2013 Total of 6.0 credit-hours (12 ECTS) |
Module 1: Business Communication |
Module 1—required, equivalent to 3.0 credit-hours or 6 ECTS
Business Communication
39 lecture hours and academic projects
Mr. Brian Leacock, Associate Director, International Programs
Students' capabilities in written communication, oral presentation and non-verbal communication are developed and enhanced within a business and management context. Report and technical writing, presentation preparation, public speaking, business etiquette, negotiation skills, time management and inter-personal communication skills are among the topics emphasized. The ISIBM integrates business communications with business education, and students will make presentations on the core business challenges being discussed in Module 2.
Module 2—required, equivalent to 3.0 credit-hours or 6 ECTS
Entrepreneurship, Service Management and International Business
39 lecture hours and academic projects
Drs. J. Brock Smith, Steve Tax, Mark Colgate, Sudhir Nair, Josh Ault
This course is based on a program that has earned UVic several international awards. It aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the skills and tools necessary to succeed in today's global marketplace. We begin with issues relating to starting a business (entrepreneurship), continue with topics around ensuring success (service management) and end with issues involving growing the business (international business). Whether you plan to start your own business one day or work in a large multinational corporation, this course provides you with knowledge to enhance your opportunities for success.
Faculty
Dr. Josh Ault
Dr. Mark Colgate
Mr. Brian Leacock
Dr. Sudhir Nair
Dr. Brock Smith
Dr. Steve Tax
Extra curricular
activities
As part of the ISIBM program, you will have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. Scheduled activities are designed to:
- introduce students to the culture and natural surroundings of Victoria
- provide fun and exciting social venues for participants to meet and make new friends
Costs for most of these activities are included in your tuition fees; however, students are responsible for costs associated with any optional weekend excursions outside of Greater Victoria. Planned activities vary from year to year, but some of the most popular activities scheduled in past programs include:
- whale watching
- Victoria City tour
- Royal BC Museum
- Vancouver Island Brewery
- various sports events
- Butchart Gardens
- fireworks display
Optional weekend activities include:
- wine tasting
- self-planned trip to Vancouver
- kayaking
Sample
schedule
Classes are mandatory. Activities are optional and subject to change.
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Royal BC Museum Tour and IMAX show |
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Butchart Gardens and fireworks |
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Admissions
Registration details
Seating for each program is limited so register today! If you have questions, please email us.
If you will be paying by bank wire or money order please fill out the application form and submit to the ISIBM program office.
Meals and accommodation are provided:
- July 1 –July 30, 2013 for students enrolled in ISIBM 1
- July 31 – August 20, 2013 for students enrolled in ISIBM 2
See below for detailed financial requirements, options for payment and cancellation policies.
| Summer Studies Programs | Dates (Please see notes above) | Program Fees CDN$ | Registration Deposits | Registration Deadlines |
| International Summer Institute (ISIBM 1) | July 4 – 29, 2013 | $4500 Accommodation & meal plan included | $600 applied to program fee | Final Registration Deadline: June 1, 2013 |
| International Summer Institute (ISIBM 2) | Aug 1 – 19, 2013 | $4200 Accommodation & meal plan included | $500 applied to program fee | Final Registration Deadline: July 1, 2013 |
Program fees
The total fee for the ISIBM 1 Program is $4500 (Canadian dollars). The program fee includes:
- accommodation
- meal plan
- some extra-curricular activities
An application deposit of $600 CAD must accompany each application and will be applied to the total ISIBM 1 program fees. This deposit must be received no later than June 1 for registration.
The total fee for the ISIBM 2 Program is $4200 (Canadian dollars). The program fee includes:
- accommodation
- meal plan
- some extracurricular activities
An application deposit of $500 CAD must accompany each application and will be applied to the total ISIBM 2 program fees. This deposit must be received no later than July 1 for registration.
The balance of the program fees will be due on or before the program start dates.
Payment options
Payments must be made to the University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business.
You may send payment by:
- International money order
Money orders should be in Canadian funds and made out to the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business. - Bank wire
When sending a bank wire, make sure you complete the following: specify on the wire that the payment is for Summer Studies, Gustavson and write the student's name clearly on the bank wire. Fax a copy of the bank wire to the ISIBM office at +1-250-472-4497 to confirm payment. Send bank wire to:
Royal Bank of Canada
1079 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2C5
Canada
Transit #08000
Institution #003
Account Number #000-009-1
SWIFT ROYCCAT2
Account name: University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business (Re: Summer Studies) - Credit card
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Please register online.
Refund and cancellation policies
Application deposits are fully refundable up to April 1 (less a $150 service fee). Cancellations received between April 1 and April 30 are subject to a $200 cancellation fee. Cancellations between May 1 and June 1 are subject to a $300 cancellation fee. Deposits are non-refundable after June 1 for ISIBM 1 and after July 1 for ISIBM 2 (except in the rare circumstance outlined below), but all tuition paid is refundable until the start of the program.
The University of Victoria reserves the right to cancel the program prior to the start date. In the event of cancellation, the university will return all deposits and tuition paid by the student at that time. The University of Victoria is not responsible for compensating students for travel arrangements. Students are advised to purchase cancellation insurance in the rare event that the program is cancelled.
Scholarship
Gustavson School of Business recognizes that not all students are able to afford the ISIBM program fees. A limited number of partial tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please fill out the scholarship application form and submit to the ISIBM program office.
Before arrival
Transfer credit confirmed
The ISIBM program includes mandatory assignments and an exam. Completion of either the four-week or three-week program is equivalent to 6.0 credit-hours or 12 ECTS of course work.
Before arriving in Victoria for study, you should speak with a representative from your respective faculty or registrar's office to ensure that your home institution will recognize the ISIBM program for transfer credit. After completing the program, you will receive a letter of completion and an official academic record of grades from the University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business to give to your home school representative. However, securing credit at your home institution is your responsibility.
Student visa
Good news! Under Canadian legislation, you do not need a student visa (study permit) to attend the ISIBM; however, you will need a letter of acceptance from the University of Victoria and a receipt for your tuition deposit before leaving your home country. You may be required to obtain a temporary resident visa in order to enter Canada for the term of study. For more information, visit Citizen & Immigration Canada.
If you plan to travel to the United States while you are in Canada, ensure that you discuss this with your local immigration office to see if any additional paperwork is required before entering the US.
Medical insurance
All participants in the ISIBM program must have medical insurance prior to arrival. Medical insurance is the individual responsibility of each student.
Travel arrangements
Remember, when you are making your flight arrangements, that Victoria is located on Vancouver Island, west of the city of Vancouver, Canada and north of Seattle, USA. Therefore, make sure your travel agent knows that your final destination is Victoria and not Vancouver. Students who arrive in Vancouver will have to find their own transportation to Vancouver Island and the university.
Contact us
For more information, please contact:
International Summer Institute
Tel: 250-472-4721
Fax: 250-472-4497
Email: isibm@uvic.ca
Address:
Summer Studies
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria BC V8W 2Y2
Canada
Application requirements
Who can apply?
The International Summer Institute of Business Management (ISIBM) is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. At the time of application, each student must be currently enrolled in, and recommended by, universities/colleges that are officially recognized by the national government agency for education within their respective country.
What English language level do I need to participate?
Can I receive credit for this program at my home institution?
Do I need a student visa (study permit) for ISIBM?
How can I pay the fee?
Deposits and full tuition payments can be made by Mastercard, Visa or American Express credit card or by bank wire transfer (Credit card payments must be made using our online registration form).
If you are required to obtain a temporary resident visa to enter Canada, we must receive your tuition payment by bank wire transfer before we will issue a letter of acceptance to you. If you are unable to obtain a visa, your tuition will be refunded in full, less a service fee.
When sending a bank wire, make sure you complete the following:
- Specify on the wire that the payment is for ISIBM, Gustavson School of Business.
- Write the applicant's name clearly on the bank wire.
- Fax a copy of the bank wire to our office at +1-250-472-4497 to confirm payment.
Send bank wire to:
Royal Bank of Canada
1079 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2C5
Canada
Transit #08000
Institution #003
Account Number #000-009-1
SWIFT ROYCCAT2
Account name: Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
(Re: ISIBM)
