Study location	Canada, Vancouver
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English

Tuition fee	CA$43,275 per programme

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants to the MBA program may qualify for direct admission based on the following requirements: A cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.33 scale) or better in a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. AND One of the following: A suitable score on a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) that has been written in the last five (5) years. A relevant Canadian professional designation or equivalent international designation (e.g., CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CHRP or P.Eng). Bachelor’s degree in business or a STEM-related program from a recognized university. A minimum of three (3) years documented professional or management experience with evidence of career progression and relevant education and/or training.

Language requirements

English If your first language is not English, submit an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in the writing band) or equivalent (TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo etc.) OR successful completion of UCW’s University Access Program (UAP) with a Grade Point Average of at least 70%. If your first language is English and you can demonstrate that you graduated from a recognized degree program in an English-speaking country, the English IELTS score or equivalent requirement is waived

Overview

The ACBSP and NCMA-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) program from UCW will prepare you for success on a global level. You will learn how to take challenging situations in a stride, apply pragmatic solutions to problems and ultimately drive the success of your organization through intelligent decision-making.

Our MBA program also includes relevant digital components (see course structure below) and we collaborate with digital leaders such as Riipen, the Digital Marketing Institute, Salesforce (Trailhead), Tableau and IBM to keep our students updated with upcoming technological trends.

Students can also qualify to earn certifications, including Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) and more.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MBA program will be able to:
respond strategically to business challenges and opportunities.
assess ethical implications of business activities.
develop, implement and evaluate solutions to business problems.
formulate business decisions and systematic analysis that reflects critical thinking.
demonstrate effective skills to collaborate with diverse groups of people.
lead teams through the resolution of problems and successful completion of projects and tasks.
integrate personal values and perspectives into problem solving and take responsibility for decisions.
communicate ideas persuasively (written and oral) as a result of thorough analysis of information.
gather, analyze and synthesize information for a business context.