UCW is an innovative business and technology-oriented, teaching-focused institution in Canada, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees for domestic and international students. The University is a dynamic and growing institution defined by its close connections to the business community and its commitment to outstanding student services.
In this article, we will introduce the major graduate programs offered by UCW. Contact us for more information about the programs and application process.
MBA
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 stride, apply pragmatic solutions to problems and ultimately drive the success of your organization through intelligent decision-making.
The MBA degree program has been refined to allow you to acquire more specific knowledge and skills in one of nine elective areas by choosing courses from one of the following subject areas: Business Analytics, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Marketing, Digital Marketing and Project Management. Our MBA program also includes relevant digital components. We collaborate with digital leaders, such as Riipen, 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), Certified Digital Marketing Associate (CDMA) and more.
Graduate Entry Requirements Applicants to the MBA program may qualify for admission based on the following requirements:
• Students whose first language is not English must submit an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in the writing band) or equivalent (TOEFL, PTE, etc.)
OR successfully complete UCW’s University Access Program (UAP) by earning an average of at least 70% in their UAP courses.
• If a student can demonstrate that they graduated from a recognized degree program in an English-speaking country, the English IELTS score or equivalent requirement may be waived.
AND
• A cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.33 scale) or better in a bachelor’s degree OR successful completion of UCW’s MBA Foundation (MBAF) while earning an average of at least 72% in your MBAF courses.
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 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 (e.g. Business Administration (BBA) degree or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) 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.
MBA Foundation
Applicants to the MBA program who do not meet the requirements for direct admission may qualify through completion of the MBA Foundation courses. To be admitted to the MBA Foundation courses,
you must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a cumulative GPA of 2.33 out of 4.33 or higher. To get into the MBA program, you must earn an overall B grade in the MBAF program.
The MBA Foundation program includes courses in the following areas:
• Introducing Business and Business Communication
• Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
• Business Economics