MBA Department of Leadership & People Management

Daniel Vigueras Nielsen
Sessional Faculty
Biography: Daniel Vigueras Nielsen has a Master of Arts in Media, Marketing and Communications from the University of Copenhagen, including a one-year exchange program at York University in Toronto as part of his master's studies. He also holds a bachelor's degree in International Business Communications from Copenhagen Business School and a bachelor's degree in Arts, […]
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Dr. Amita Oppal Gill
Sessional Faculty
Biography: Dr. Amita Oppal Gill has a PhD in Social Sciences from Royal Roads University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in HR from BCIT and a Senior Certificate in Human Resources Management from BCIT. In addition, she has been a Certified Human Resources […]
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Araz Rismani
Sessional Faculty
Biography: Araz Rismani has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic University. He is a Certified Human Resources Professional, CPHR BC & Yukon, and a certified Project Management Professional), PMI Institute. Araz is currently a Sessional […]
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Donna Chowdhury
Sessional Faculty
Biography: Donna Chowdhury has a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wales (UK). She is currently a Sessional Faculty member at University Canada West teaching Talent Management. Donna enjoys putting together amazing lessons for the students and connects with them through a dynamic teaching style, forging a lifelong partnership in learning. She […]
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Tom Chan
Sessional Faculty
Biography: Tom Chan Master of Social Science from the University of South Australia, an Executive Development degree in HR Visioning from London School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Ottawa. He is a Chartered Professional in Human Resource Management and a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resource […]
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Marc Legacy
Sessional Faculty
Biography: Marc Legacy is an accomplished academic with degrees from both the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. He holds a BA in Philosophy, a Diploma in Adult Education, an MEd in Philosophy of Education and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction. Marc’s research focuses on curricular implications for reducing violence against women […]
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Parm Birring
Sessional Faculty
Biography: Parm Birring is a skilled instructor who teaches Human Resource Management, Accounting and Financial Management at University Canada West. Additionally, he teaches Taxation, Audit, Strategy and Performance Management at the Chartered Professional Accountant Western School of Business. Parm strives to provide a safe space for his students to share their perspectives and experiences. He values […]
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Guillermo Serrano
Sessional Faculty
Biography: Guillermo Serrano has a master's degree in human resources and a master's degree in international business. He is currently teaching in the MBA program at UCW and is working towards attaining his Doctorate in Business Administration. Expertise and Experience Guillermo Serrano is the co-author of International Human Resource Practices, a textbook that focuses on […]
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Dr. Maria Sushkova
Assistant Professor
Biography: Dr. Maria Sushkova has a PhD in Sociology and a degree in Integrated Marketing Strategy from UBC’s Sauder School of Business. Dr. Sushkova considers being an educator the most fulfilling aspect of her profession. She is confident that she can provide students with valuable insights by merging her industry expertise with UCW’s progressive and […]
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