Personalize your learning through micro-credentials
Are you trying to explore a new career path? Or are you looking to gain a particular skills to set you apart in the job market? UCW’s micro-credentials are focused on technology, business and innovation and can help you gain valuable and specific skills in a short amount of time.
Social Media Marketing
Tailor-made for those who are already social media savvy and are eager to master their skills for an ever-evolving digital world.
Data and Web Analytics
Tailor-made for those who are already analytically-minded or working in a position as such and are eager to upgrade their skills for an ever-evolving digital world.
Online E-Commerce
Open doors to new opportunities with our Online E-Commerce micro-credential by the Digital Marketing Institute.
Your journey starts here
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Best Online University
Ranked as top 10 best online university in Canada for 2021
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Flexibility & Convenience
Personalized learning and flexible delivery modes (study online or on-campus)
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Downtown Location
Two easily-accessible campuses located in vibrant downtown Vancouver, Canada
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Proven Employability
100% of MBA students have secured employment within six months of graduation
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Experienced Faculty
Knowledgeable faculty with first-hand industry experience
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Small Class Sizes
With an average class size of 21, students can enjoy high levels of engagement
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Career-focused
88% of MBA students have secured employment within three months of graduation
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Transfer Credits
Transfer your credits to institutions throughout BC, Canada and abroad
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Multi-cultural Environment
Diversified student body with more than 90 nationalities represented on campus
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UCW Students can access immigration support through our external partner, World Gates. During the free 15-minute consulting sessions, students are provided with some one-on-one time to receive help with immigration questions. You will need to pre-book an appointment to attend. In order to book an appointment, email visit world-gates.ca
This session will provide guidance on Private and Public Medical Insurance and how students should register and apply for Insurance.
Please note students can request additional language support during these sessions in Farsi, if required.
During this session students will have the opportunity to connect International Student Advisor and can ask any questions to ISA. This session will help students to learn about the travel restrictions, quarantine and COVID-19 testing procedures.
Please note students can request additional language support during these sessions in Hindi, or Punjabi, if required.
Join April Lu, UCW's Immigration Consultant, as she hosts a group Immigration Rights & Laws session for UAP students. Get answers to many immigration questions such as how to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit and how many hours students can work on and off campus. Get the chance to ask your questions during the Q&A session.
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- Alumni
Dr. Michael A.
Dr. Michael A. works as the chief technical officer of Empower ID, an Ohio-based cloud software company that specializes in identity and access management.
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- Faculty
Dr. Min K.
Dr. Min K received his Ph.D in Management from the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, USA and holds membership in Academy of Management and Society for Judgment and Decision Making.
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- Alumni
Theo W.
Theo Wang used the skills and knowledge he learned at University Canada West to land a job as an auditor for the Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC).
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- Faculty
Dr. Nisa C.
Dr. Chand is keenly interested in research and has presented her research work at various platforms including Cardiff Organisational Researcher’s Group Conferences held in various cities.
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- Student
Sophia
"The faculty is very experienced as some of them are CEOs of companies and have taught at other universities"
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- Faculty
Dr Michele V.
With over 30 years of experience in the financial sector, both as a consultant and as an executive in financial institutions
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- Student
Katia
"I am really enjoying the courses so far. The professors are great. They are really supportive."
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