UCW
UCW:University Canada West
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Foundation Year: 2005
Type: Private
Tuition Fees: 34,800 CAD - 69,600 CAD (Total Tuition Fees)
University Canada West (UCW) was founded in 2005 in Vancouver. In 2014 it was bought by the Global University Systems (GUS). This corporate group owns and operates successful private for-profit colleges and universities in Canada, the UK, Israel, the EU, and the e-learning provider InterActive.
UCW is a private institution that offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business and Management. Currently located in the London Building on West Pender Street, in July 2020 the University plans to open a new campus for 3,400 students from different countries of the world. This building is the globally recognized architectural project designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. UCW students is a harmonious community of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and visiting students. They come from 45 different countries of the world and contribute to the diversity and richness of the University.
University Canada West( UCW)
The institution is proud to be accredited by a number of respected educational organizations, including the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training and Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. It is also a member of the British Columbia Council on Admission and Transfer, Languages Canada, EduCanada. Several intakes throughout the year including October, January, April, and July give students more options to choose the optimal study plan.
University Canada West is focused on innovation and educational effectiveness. The academic community works hard to become a leading independent university in Canada and abroad. Professionalism and leadership are among the most important qualities, nurtured in the students.
Small classes and attentive educators create a practical and dynamic learning environment that inspires progress. Professors have years of industry experience to share. The programs are designed to meet the needs of the market and courses have relevant digital components. UCW collaborates with digital leaders such as Salesforce, Tableau, and IBM, these partnerships keep everyone updated with upcoming technological trends.
The requirements for the entrance to the University Canada West include a Canadian high school diploma or its equivalent with an overall average of C or better. Another option is to be 21+ years of age, to have at least two years after high school graduation, and to have documented success through academic, professional, or volunteer activities. Students whose first language is not English must show Academic IELTS - 6.5 or equivalent. UCW Password English Test available online allows students to complete an English language test that maintains the same high standards as other tests recognized by the institution.
The University specializes in Business and Management programs. The students can choose to achieve an MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts, or Associate of Arts here.
To receive the Associate of Arts degree a student must complete a 60-credit (20 courses) program. The task is to prepare its holder to the additional post-secondary education or direct entrance into the workforce. It is worth mentioning, that this degree is accepted for transfer into bachelor degree programs at UCW and all British Columbia degree-granting institutions if other admission requirements are met.
Another popular and interdisciplinary program is the Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication. It develops students` knowledge of business, media, and cultural studies Theoretical skills are combined with practical ones. The course is a perfect choice for those, who want to pursue a career in professional writing, communications, journalism, advertising, and public relations.
The Bachelor of Commerce program guarantees a broad foundation of knowledge of contemporary business and its standards. This ACBSP-accredited degree prepares students for a successful career in management or business. The active economic and financial life of Vancouver helps students to learn more about the global economy in practice.
University Canada West (UCW)
The Master of Business Administration degree is a synonym of global leadership and success. This UCW program is accredited by ACBSP. The students are taught how to take the most challenging situations in their stride and apply pragmatic solutions to problems they encounter. Their future informed decision-making will drive their professional success and career.
University Canada West has a Visiting Student option with a number of other post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. A student has the possibility to take up to four specific courses at one of the partner universities: Athabasca University, Capilano University, College of the Rockies, Columbia College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, North Island College, Northwest Community College, Simon Fraser University, Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning, University of British Columbia, University of Northern BC.
University Canada West(UCW) together with 4stay offers students a variety of housing options. 4stay is a service where anyone can post apartments for rent, houses for rent and sublets for rent to students of UCW. 4stay is like Airbnb for student housing. With its help, students can also find roommates, who attend the same university. Affordable rooms for rent around the UCW campus can be easily found online for a term, a year, month-to-month, or short term rentals. The apartments are fully furnished, include private or shared rooms, and even entire homes. The homestay program is available for students who want to experience the Canadian lifestyle and culture.
Total Tuition Fees for Bachelor Degree programs for international students are 69,600 CAD (20,880 CAD for the first three years and 6,960 CAD for the fourth year). Total Tuition Fees for the MBA for international students are 35,100 CAD (21,060 CAD for the first year and 14,040 CAD for the second).
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