UCW offering micro-credentials through new short courses
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University Canada West (UCW) has expanded its repertoire of short courses with two new additions. The University recently launched the Blockchain Entrepreneurship Certificate and Corporate Social Responsibility micro-credentials. In the fall of 2020, UCW partnered with the Digital Marketing Institute to bring the Certified Digital Marketing Professional short course to the University.
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Employment
100% of MBA students have secured employment within six months of graduation
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Flexible
Study your degree online, on-campus or a combination of both
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Location
Located in vibrant downtown Vancouver, Canada
Employment
88% of MBA students have secured employment within three months of graduation
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Workshops
Free practical workshops including networking skills and personal branding
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Experience
Knowledgeable faculty with first-hand industry experience
Employment
67% of MBA students have secured employment within a month of graduation
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Credits
Transfer your credits to institutions throughout BC, Canada and abroad
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Still trying to figure out why everyone is talking about GameStop and the stock market? University Canada West professor Dr. Pooja Lekhi breaks down what happened and why.
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British Columbia’s job market remains steady as the economic effects of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continue across Canada.
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Academic Advising is organizing a very important workshop series for all the students in the next few days. We will be covering vital policies and procedures around Academic Standing, Grading, Attendance and Academic Integrity. All UCW students are expected to meet a certain academic standing set by the University to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress towards earning a degree. We will be addressing your concerns and tell you how academic standing affects your future as well. Additionally, your Academic Advisor will help you explain the other expectations of the University for your success, and attendance is a key component of that.
During this session students will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of Health. Our Guard.ME ambassadors and International Advisor Coordinator will share the information about on and off campus health resources that students can access. Students can ask their questions during the last 20 minutes of the session.
Please note: To support our international students this session will be held in Hindi/Punjabi.
Looking to socialize from the comfort of your own home? Go up against everyone in a game of drawing and guessing in Virtual Pictionary! Prizes to be won for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Meet new students, socialize and enjoy some ice breaker games and have some fun!
Academic Advising is organizing a very important workshop series for all the students in the next few days. We will be covering vital policies and procedures around Academic Standing, Grading, Attendance and Academic Integrity. All UCW students are expected to meet a certain academic standing set by the University to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress towards earning a degree. We will be addressing your concerns and tell you how academic standing affects your future as well. Additionally, your Academic Advisor will help you explain the other expectations of the University for your success, and attendance is a key component of that.
April Lu, UCW's Certified Immigration Consultant will be virtually conducting one-on-one, 15-minute sessions where students are provided with some time to receive help with certain Immigration questions. We will have multiple one-on-one sessions available throughout the term. First come, first served.
Please Note: You will need to pre-book this appointment.
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University Canada West’s library has added the Harvard Business Publishing Student Success Package to its collection, giving students and faculty access to even more resources to enhance their academic pursuits.
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The Government of Canada has announced that studies completed outside Canada will count towards a future Post-Graduation Work Permit.
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In keeping with its commitment to supporting its students throughout their academic journey, University Canada West has introduced International Student Advisors.
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The Government of Canada recently announced that former international students who hold, or held, a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will have the opportunity to apply for an open work permit.
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