PROGRAMS

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — University Canada West

CREDENTIAL:

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) 
(DELIVERED AND GRANTED BY UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST)

DURATION:

2 YEARS

OPTIONS:

CHOOSE THREE ELECTIVE COURSES IN THE AREAS OF LEADERSHIP, MARKETING, OR FINANCE

START DATE:

OCTOBER, JANUARY, APRIL, OR JULY

LOCATION:

DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING:

COMPLETE A MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECT TO SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS

FEATURES:

  • Program accredited by ACBSP
  • Choose from three elective courses from one of the following subject areas: LeadershipMarketing, or Finance.
  • Study in the bustling vicinity of Downtown Vancouver and be right at the epicentre of opportunities.
  • Program collaborates with digital leaders like Salesforce, Tableau, and IBM to add relevant digital components to your courses
  • Complete your Master of Business Administration (MBA) and be eligible* to apply for a Canadian post-graduation work permit. *You must fulfill all Canadian Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) requirements. See the Government of Canada website for more details.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Become eligible for the University Canada West Master of Business Administration by first completing the FVI Global Masters Pathway in Chandigarh.

Have a three-year Indian bachelor’s degree? Start with the Global Masters Pathway (GMP) at Fraser Valley India in Chandigarh to become eligible for this program (Note: Student must fulfil all University Canada West program requirements in order to become eligible).

Prepare for leadership on the global stage
Learn how to take the most challenging situations in your stride, apply pragmatic solutions to problems you encounter, and drive the success of organizations with informed decision-making.

Your campus is located in Downtown Vancouver — considered one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. You are also steps away from the offices of some of the largest companies in the world.

Upon graduation, you can:

  • 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 thorough analysis of information.
  • Gather, analyze and synthesize information for 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.

Learning methods
Your University Canada West MBA is delivered by a team of dedicated and highly knowledgeable professors with many years of industry experience. You learn through a combination of the following methods:

  • Lectures and class discussions
  • Studying academic literature
  • Looking closely at case studies
  • Listening to fellow classmates’ experiences

Course structure
Your program is split into four tiers that progressively develop your skillset, until you are able to handle the most complex problems. Team activities are an intrinsic part of the MBA, reflecting the need for team skills in modern business and providing a collegial learning environment.The program has been expanded to allow you to acquire more specific knowledge and skills by choosing your 3 elective courses from one of the following subject areas: LeadershipMarketing or Finance. The program ends with a major research project designed to showcase your newly learned skills in a real-world setting.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Your MBA lays the foundation for a career in Canada.

Prepares you for a competitive marketplace while getting the opportunity to:

  • Enhance your knowledge of international accounting and finance
  • Develop your core management and leadership skills
  • Understand the value of marketing in the global business environment
  • Improve your strategic business knowledge
  • Understand the role of a manager and leader
  • Increase your quantitative knowledge and abilities

View more employment information on University Canada West’s website.

ACCREDITATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & DESIGNATIONS

Memberships and designations are important to a university because they externally validate the quality of education it provides. UCW is recognized by the following bodies for its quality education.

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Transferable credits • Applied education • Globally recognized