Join the MBA Games

About the MBA Games

The MBA Games were first established 34 years ago at Queen’s University in 1988. The annual competition is considered the largest MBA competition in Canada and provides a unique opportunity to bring together the best of academia, industry and community.

The BC MBA Games were first established by Vancouver Island University in 2015. This is the largest annual MBA competition in the province of BC. In October 2025, the BC MBA Games will be held in Nanaimo at Vancouver Island University.

Competitive Categories

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Academics

Show off your business brainpower with exciting formats like live case challenges, fast-paced PechaKucha presentations and take-home strategy cases. It’s a chance to impress industry judges and sharpen your problem-solving skills with your team.

UCW MBA Games dodgeball team member in red shirt and black shorts prepares to throw the ball as six team members look on.

Athletics

Get active and competitive with fun, team-based events like dodgeball and canoe racing. No pro skills needed—just enthusiasm, teamwork and a drive to win!

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Spirit

Let your creativity shine through fundraising events, social media challenges, a high-energy team dance and producing an epic team video. This is where school pride and personality take center stage!

Explore Canada with UCW's MBA Games Team

Get ready to compete, connect and conquer with UCW’s MBA Games Team at the 2025 BC MBA Games in beautiful Nanaimo. This is your chance to represent UCW in an unforgettable weekend filled with athletic challenges, business competitions and team spirit. Best of all, your journey is sponsored including travel, meals while traveling, stylish team merchandise, hotel accommodations, event participation fees and even all your training costs like gym memberships and sports equipment. Whether you're in it for the thrill of competition, the networking opportunities or just the adventure, the MBA Games are your ticket to a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

National MBA Games

The MBA Games were first established 34 years ago at Queen’s University in 1988. The annual competition is considered the largest MBA competition in Canada and provides a unique opportunity to bring together the best of academia, industry and community.

BC MBA Games

The BC MBA Games were launched in 2015 by Vancouver Island University. The competition includes six of the best MBA schools in the province of British Columbia. In 2022, UCW became the first new institution to be included in the Games in seven years. The BC MBA Games is an annual competition held every October, hosted by the current champion school. Each participating school competes over the course of three days for the coveted BC MBA Games Cup by demonstrating excellence in multiple academic, athletic and team-building challenges.

It is the largest gathering of MBA students in British Columbia with approximately 125 student participants from institutions across the province. The games include three components Case, Spirit and Sports. Each component has various subcategories.

How to Join UCW's MBA Team

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