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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The Government of British Columbia recently created the new Launch Online Grant program, which aims to help small and medium-sized businesses adapt to consumer behaviour changes and market their products online.
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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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The Enterprisers Project, an online publication aimed at Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and senior IT leaders, recently spoke to digital leaders in some of the world’s largest companies to get their tech predictions for 2021.
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University Canada West regularly updates this space with information on new and upcoming events. Our events range from workshops to movie nights so stay tuned for more information.
University Canada West regularly updates this space with information on new and upcoming events. Our events range from workshops to movie nights so stay tuned for more information.
University Canada West regularly updates this space with information on new and upcoming events. Our events range from workshops to movie nights so stay tuned for more information.
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University Canada West’s MBA and MBA Foundation programs are ranked #4 in ApplyBoard’s top 10 Canadian university programs.
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University Canada West (UCW) is pleased to announce Dr. Laurence Earnhart as the new MBA Quantitative Studies Department Chair.
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Jeffrey Ha’s first foray into post-secondary education did not go as planned.
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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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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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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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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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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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Sophia
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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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Katia
"I am really enjoying the courses so far. The professors are great. They are really supportive."
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