UCW Cohort Update FAQ

General

For additional information regarding how the cohort system impacts the progression of study, please refer to the section below relating to the program of interest.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication (BABC)

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General

What is a cohort system?

Why is UCW implementing cohorts for the Master of Business, Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication programs?

When is the cohort system coming to UCW?

What happens if a cohort system student takes a term off?

How will part time students fit into cohorts?

Can a student take more than three courses in a cohort system?

What happens if a student is unsuccessful in completing a course?

Will there be any changes to tuition fees under the cohort system?

How does the cohort system impact course scheduling and availability for my program? Can I still pick when my classes will take place?

Will the cohort system apply to the Associate of Arts program?

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

How will cohorts for the MA program work at UCW?

I am a current MBA student. Can I join a cohort if I want to?

How does the cohort system impact course scheduling and availability for my program? Can I still pick when my classes will take place?

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

How will cohorts for the program work at UCW?

Will current BCom students be affected?

I am a current BCom student. Can I join a cohort if I want to?

Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication (BABC)

How will cohorts for the BABC program work at UCW?

Will current BABC students be affected?

I am a current BABC student. Can I join a cohort if I want to?

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