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The Spanish-speaking population in Alberta has expanded significantly, paralleled by increasing business ties between Canadian firms and Latin America. This growth has created a need for professionals capable of engaging with Spanish-speaking clients both domestically and internationally. Career opportunities span diverse sectors such as media, finance, public services, diplomacy, NGOs, academic research, English language instruction, and more. In today's globalized economy, employers increasingly value multilingual candidates with cross-cultural competencies. The M.A. curriculum mandates coursework, a thesis project, and an oral defense. Participants must complete three to six graduate-level courses (totaling 9.0 to 18.0 credits), with academic advisors guiding each student's individualized program development.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses OR calculated on the most recently completed master’s degree if the applicant is applying for another master’s degree.
English Language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 86.
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE), taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 63.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70.