- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course will prepare professionals in understanding core functions and concepts of the history and development of modern international education. Policies and trends in the internationalization of higher education in recent decades will be reviewed and critiques of the field will be explored. This course will provide foundational knowledge for those interested in employment in the field and a pre-requisite for recent practitioners pursuing professional development. An emphasis will be placed on the Canadian context.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$93.14
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Summarize foundational concepts of international education.
- Summarize core professional functions of the current practice of international education.
- Explain the influence of historical contexts and key frameworks of international education.
- Apply methods to critically examine the field of international education.
- Identify and describe the effect of current and emerging trends in the field on the work of international education practitioners.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
International Education Trends Past and Present (XIEP 4000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
BCIT International
- International Education Practitioner - Foundation
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of XIEP 4000 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 90840
Dates
Jan 29 - Feb 26 Loading
- CRN 90840
- $93.14 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 - Feb 26 | Thu | 17:30 - 20:30 | Online |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Kate Jennings
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.