Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The ACBSP and NCMA-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) program from UCW will prepare you for success on a global level. You will learn how to take challenging situations in a stride, apply pragmatic solutions to problems, and ultimately drive the success of your organization through intelligent decision-making.

Our MBA program includes relevant digital components and we collaborate with digital leaders such as Riipen, the Digital Marketing Institute, Salesforce (Trailhead), Tableau, and IBM to keep our students updated with upcoming technological trends. We've partnered with leading business and tech companies such as Salesforce, Amazon, Shopify, Facebook, and many others to incorporate their latest technology and expertise into the MBA program courses at UCW.

Our MBA program is delivered by a team of dedicated and highly knowledgeable professors with many years of industry experience. The MBA program is available on campus or online.

Students can also qualify to earn certifications, including Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP),

Certified Digital Marketing Associate (CDMA) and more.

The MBA degree program has been refined to allow you to acquire more specific knowledge and skills in one of nine elective areas by choosing courses from one of the following subject areas: Business Analytics, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Marketing, Digital Marketing and Project Management.

95% of our MBA students are working or have a job lined up within one year of graduating.

Graduates of the MBA program will be able to:

• Respond strategically to business challenges and opportunities.
• Assess ethical implications of business activities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate solutions to business problems.
• Formulate business decisions and systematic analysis that reflects critical thinking.
• Demonstrate effective skills to collaborate with diverse groups of people.
• Lead teams through the resolution of problems and successful completion of projects and tasks.
• Integrate personal values and perspectives into problem-solving and take responsibility for decisions.
• Communicate ideas persuasively (written and oral) as a result of a thorough analysis of information.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize information for a business context.

In September 2021, UCW received 5 Stars rating from the QS Stars higher education rating system, the world’s most popular source of comparative data on university performance.

As part of the QS Stars audit process, institutions receive an overall rating of between zero and 5+ stars, as well as a rating in at least eight of 13 key areas. We have achieved 5 Stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development, Social Responsibilities, and Inclusiveness and 4 stars for Internationalisation.

UCW also received 5 Stars in the Specialist Criteria category for its Master of Business Administration degree program. UCW is the third university in Canada, and the first in British Columbia, to receive a 5 Stars rating from QS Stars. There are only a total of seven institutions in the United States and Canada to receive a 5 Star rating.

Why an MBA?

• Learn to construct strategic responses to business challenges and opportunities.
• Assess the ethical implications of business activities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate solutions to business problems.
• Formulate business decisions and systematic analysis that reflects critical thinking.
• Demonstrate effective skills to collaborate with diverse groups of people.
• Lead teams through the resolution of problems and completion of projects.
• Integrate personal values and perspectives into your problem-solving, taking responsibility for your decisions.
• Communicate ideas persuasively as a result of a thorough analysis of information.
• Gather, analyze, and distribute information in a business context.

Class Profile

UCW brings together students from all over the world, which leads to an enhanced learning environment. Students not only learn from program leaders but from each other. Students present different insights into topics, depending on their culture and background.

Employability

• 95% of UCW MBA students are working or have a job lined up within a year of graduation.
• UCW has students from more than 110 different countries and plenty of networking opportunities

Our alumni work for some of the world's leading organizations such as:

Course Structure

Tier 1: Analytical Foundations

The Tier 1 courses are your entry to the MBA program. They establish the basic university skills of research and writing while providing you with a theoretical and practical basis for what follows in the program.

• Managerial Accounting
• Business Environment, Ethics & Strategy
• Leadership in the Global Context
• Human Interfaces

Tier 2 Management Principles & Practices

The Tier 2 courses begin to explore the functional areas of organizational operations. These courses expect a more advanced level of study than do Tier 1.

• Financial Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Human Resource Management in the Global Environment or Canadian Human Resource Management
• Research Methodologies & Inquiry

Tier 3 Business Applications

The Tier 3 courses will give you the depth of knowledge necessary to make you a qualified practitioner in the field.

• Consulting Practice
• Project Management
• Two (2) electives

Tier 4 Integration & Implementation

• Consulting/Research Project or Strategic Management One elective

Business Courses Powered by the Latest Technology

Tableau, Salesforce, and IBM Design Thinking have been incorporated into the Master of Business Administration program courses at UCW as the university continues its evolution towards becoming Vancouver’s tech-business university. Students are able to learn from these experts helping them to solve complex business problems with the help of technology.

Tableau

Tableau, a powerful data visualization tool used in the business intelligence industry, has been incorporated into UCW’s Business-650 (Business Analytics) course.

Salesforce

Salesforce is an online solution for customer relationship management (CRM). It gives all departments within a company, including marketing, sales, commerce, and service, a shared view of their customers with one integrated CRM platform. Salesforce has been incorporated into Marketing-621 (Marketing Management).

IBM Design Thinking

UCW has created a new course about entrepreneurship that launched this term. Business-641 (Entrepreneurship) incorporates IBM Design Thinking into the MBA program. The IBM Design Thinking model is a scalable framework aimed at big enterprises that uses three principles to solve complex problems creatively.

Work Experience

Integrated work experience for MBA students is available as an option. You can do one or two terms of work placement during your MBA studies. This part of the course is designed to provide a supervised practical experience where students can apply the skills they have developed during the MBA program. If you wish, you will be able to take this option in your second and/ or third MBA term (35 hours per week for 12 weeks) to prepare you to successfully find a work experience position.

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The Campuses

UCW has two easily accessible campuses in downtown Vancouver: 626 West Pender St. in the historic London Building and Vancouver House.

Our campus at 626 Pender Street is located only steps away from public transit, including the Waterfront SkyTrain Station, bus routes, and the SeaBus terminal. The vibrant and lively neighborhood is full of restaurants, stores, entertainment options, shopping centers, and gym facilities.

Our new campus, Vancouver House, is located in one of the highest-profile developments in Vancouver’s recent history. The campus will include more than 90,000 sq. ft. in the iconic Vancouver House Development, a globally recognized project designed by architect Bjarke Ingels of BIG.

Many of the world’s biggest companies have offices within walking distance of our downtown campus, providing students with unparalleled access to a network of prospective employers.

Vancouver has been named the third most liveable city in the world by The Economist and that liveability is evident as you stroll through the bustling scenic city.

Online Learning

University Canada West’s online programs are ideal for those looking to upskill without compromising their busy schedules. The flexible learning method will allow you to fit studying around your work and family commitments. You will benefit from access to a range of high-quality online learning resources such as video lectures, online forums, and one-to-one time with your lecturer.

Benefits of studying online

Studying online brings a variety of benefits such as providing the freedom to fit studying around your daily commitments. With access to HD video lectures and course materials, you won’t feel any less prepared than those who’ve studied on campus.

Online study is becoming increasingly popular because it allows you to obtain an academic qualification and significantly enhance your employability without putting your life or job on hold.

Experienced Faculty

Our faculty are experienced in both education and industry – professionals who have excelled in their field – and who use this to your advantage. They will provide you with case studies, a context for your study, even stories about their time on the job – anything and everything that will give you a more complete understanding of the industry you wish to enter.

Our faculty are superb teachers who are able to nurture new talent by developing strong relationships with their students and are proficient in real-world applications.

They are more than teachers: they also have extensive first-hand experience in business and maintain strong ties to Canada’s leading companies in order to provide you with real-time insight.

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Career Services

The UCW Career Services department was created to facilitate an engaging partnership with students and alumni as they transition from higher education into the workforce environment and beyond. Through these partnerships, Career Services will bridge the gap between employers’ needs and employment opportunities for our students and alumni.

Career Services includes resources and workshops in group and one-to-one settings, but are not limited to assistance with:

• Resumes and cover letters
• Interviewing skills
• Job search techniques
• Networking and volunteer opportunities
• Career advising
• Career exploration
• Personal branding on social media/LinkedIn
• Job fair preparation
• Career panels
• Accessing the hidden job market
• Internship resources
• Career treks
• Career fairs

Student Services

At UCW Vancouver, we pledge to support you every step of the way with student services staff who will answer any questions you may have. They’ll provide you with resume advice and even help you prepare for job interviews.

Through Student Services, students can access:

• Writing and Numeracy Coaches
• Academic Advising
• Campus Information Sessions
• Workshops and Seminars
• Student Life and Student Committee Events, such as holiday parties, end-of-term socials, movie nights, and much more.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the MBA program may qualify for admission based on the following requirements:

• Students whose first language is not English must submit an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in the writing band) or equivalent (TOEFL, PTE, etc.)
• OR successfully complete UCW’s University Access Program (UAP) by earning an average of at least 70% in their UAP courses.
  • OR successfully complete UCW’s University Access Program (UAP) by earning an average of at least 70% in their UAP courses.
• If a student can demonstrate that they graduated from a recognized degree program in an English-speaking country, the English IELTS score or equivalent requirement may be waived.

AND

• A cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.33 scale) or better in a bachelor's degree OR successful completion of UCW’s MBA Foundation (MBAF) while earning an average of at least 72% in your MBAF courses.

AND

• One of the following:
• A suitable score on a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) that has been written in the last five years.
• A relevant Canadian professional designation or equivalent international designation (e.g., CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CHRP, or P.Eng).
• Bachelor's degree in business (e.g. Business Administration (BBA) degree or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from a recognized university).
• A minimum of three (3) years of documented professional or management experience with evidence of career progression and relevant education and/or training.
  • A suitable score on a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) that has been written in the last five years.
  • A relevant Canadian professional designation or equivalent international designation (e.g., CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CHRP, or P.Eng).
  • Bachelor's degree in business (e.g. Business Administration (BBA) degree or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from a recognized university).
  • A minimum of three (3) years of documented professional or management experience with evidence of career progression and relevant education and/or training.

Fees

• Tuition fee for on-campus MBA program for domestic students: $29,745
• Tuition fee for on-campus MBA program for international students: $40,635
• Tuition fee for online MBA program for domestic and international students: $20,325

For more details, please visit our Tuition Fees webpage.

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