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Duration

2 years

Tuition

$16,739

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Sep 7-Sep 7

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Degree

Year Founded

1970

Scholarships

yes

Thompson Rivers University Education and Social Work program is designed for the working professional in education – being a teacher, administrator, trainer, or one in employee development, who wants to be a leader.

Learners will get a deep understanding of Indigenous education as they learn from elders, get new educational leadership techniques from current educators, and learn to incorporate inclusive content into their own curriculum. Once completed, graduates will be able to find work as school administrators for schools from elementary to post-secondary, marketers, healthcare educators, and more.

Students may choose to study full or part-time, and may take some courses online, allowing for flexibility in their education process.

Admission Requirements

  • Baccalaureate Degree or equivalent with a 3.0 GPA.
  • Official transcripts for all post-secondary education or a letter of permission from your home institution.
  • English language proficiency test if applicable.

What You’ll Learn

  • Educational research methods.
  • Social issues in education.
  • Leadership techniques.

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Student Reviews (12)

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Thompson Rivers University

DO NOT DO ONLINE LEARNING THROUGH TRU

Dianne Fleur

Kamloops • August 1, 2026

Graduated From

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Overall:

1 out of 5

Instructors:

1 stars

Curriculum:

1 stars

Job Assistance:

1 stars

The final exam questions do not have anything to do with the actual learning material. They expect you to memorize the whole text and ask questions that do not apply to the actual subject matter. Extremely disappointed in TRU.

The final exam questions do not have anything to do with the actual learning material. They expect you to memorize the whole text and ask questions that do not apply to the actual subject matter. Extremely disappointed in TRU.

Thompson Rivers University

Balance my studies with full-time work

Brett Foley

October 31, 2025

Graduated From

Master of Business Administration

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

na

I recently completed the online MBA program at Thompson Rivers University, and it was a great experience overall. The flexibility of the program made it easy to balance my studies with full-time work, and the courses were practical and relevant to real...

I recently completed the online MBA program at Thompson Rivers University, and it was a great experience overall. The flexibility of the program made it easy to balance my studies with full-time work, and the courses were practical and relevant to real business situations. The professors were supportive and responsive, which made the online format feel more personal. It wasn’t overly fast-paced, but that worked well for me since I could learn at my own speed. Overall, I found the program affordable, well-structured, and a solid choice for professionals looking to move forward in their careers.