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University Canada West MBA Program for International Students

🎓 University Canada West – MBA (International)

📌 Program Overview

  • Accreditation: ACBSP and NCMA‑accredited for global career readiness
  • Duration: 2 years, with 4 intakes yearly (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
  • Delivery Mode: Hybrid (in-person + online guided learning). A fully online option is also available—though note online-only graduates aren’t eligible for PGWP
University Canada West
University Canada West

📚 Curriculum & Cohort System

  • Cohort‑based learning starts Summer 2025:
    • Terms 1–2: Three core courses each term
    • Terms 3–5: Combination of core courses, electives, and a Capstone Experience
  • Electives & Certifications:
    Access to six elective areas plus certifications like CPHR, CDMP, and CDMA
  • Tech‑driven tools:
    Coursework integrates platforms from Salesforce, Tableau, IBM, Amazon AWS, Shopify, Facebook Blueprint, Riipen, and more

🎯 Specializations & Electives

  • Three focused streams:
    1. AI & Machine Learning Leadership
    2. Supply Chain Management
    3. Business Analytics
  • Plus six elective areas (e.g. Marketing, Finance, HR, Project Management)

💰 Tuition & Grants

  • International MBA Fee: $43,275 CAD total
  • Aspire Global Graduate Grant:
    • Reduces your cost to domestic rate:
      • Fall 2025 Intake: You pay approx $31,230 CAD after ~$12,045 award
      • 2026 Intake: Pay approx $32,790 CAD after ~$13,305 grant
  • Other Awards:
    • Regional grants (e.g., for Bangladesh citizens: $4,275 CAD) and Canada Education Advancement Grant

🌎 International Student Support

  • PGWP Eligibility:
    Hybrid/on‑campus students can apply; fully online ones cannot
  • English Requirements:
    IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 Writing), TOEFL iBT 88 (min 20), PTE 61, Duolingo 115

👩‍🏫 Faculty

  • Michele Vincenti, Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) and expert in AI & leadership, leads the MBA program

📈 Outcomes & Accolades

  • Employment Rate: 94% – 95% of MBA graduates employed or with job offers within 1 year (Dec 2023 survey)
  • MBA Games Champions: BC (2023) & National (2024) winners – first university to hold both trophies simultaneously
  • QS 5‑Star Rating: Ontario‑wide recognition since 2021

✅ Your Next Steps

  • Hybrid vs Online:
    Choose based on your need for PGWP and on‑campus learning.
  • Maximize Aid:
    Aspire Grant and regional scholarships significantly reduce total cost.
  • Apply by:
    Typically August for Fall intake; for other intakes, check UCW Admissions page.

Would you like help with IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or Duolingo test preparation course, UCW application deadlines, pre‑application eligibility or a draft of your inquiry form or cover email? We can also assist to help you with tools like a CGPA conversion calculator or details on Bangladesh‑specific scholarships. Just let us know at Bright Admission Coaching!

Note: University Canada West (UCW) is a private for-profit university in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada offering business and management programs. Founded in 2005 and currently owned by Global University Systems, UCW boasts nearly 14,000 international student permits, placing it second only to Conestoga College for post-secondary institutions.

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University of Northern British Columbia Research Funding

University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has reported a record-breaking $17.7 million in research income in fiscal year 2023 according to Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities. This marks the second-largest total in UNBC’s history, just shy of the $17.8 million earned in 2010.

UNBC President Dr. Geoff Payne praised the university’s success in securing funding in a competitive environment, highlighting the innovation and relevance of its projects. University of Northern British Columbia ranked in 10th spot in undergraduate tier and listed at 41 overall. Corporate research income accounted for 6.2% of the total amount, while not-for-profit research income made up 4.5%. UNBC’s research is advancing scientific knowledge and inspiring the next generation of scientists, scholars, and thought leaders by cultivating curiosity and inquiry that students will take into the world.

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Brac University Collaboration with Simon Fraser University

The Department of English and Humanities at Brac University in Bangladesh recently hosted the “Small File Media Festival Bangladesh,” featuring 11 eco-friendly short films that address environmental issues with minimal carbon footprints. Festival was an international collaboration with the Small File Media Festival of the School for the Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University in Canada.

Event featured films created by Brac University students through workshops held from October to December this year. The festival raises awareness about the environmental impact of streaming media, which contributes 1% of greenhouse gas emissions. Event was attended by Dr. Susan Vize UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh as chief guest and media scholar Oliur Rahman Sun and climate advocate Sohanur Rahman as special guests.

Firdous Azim chairperson of the Department of English and Humanities at Brac University praised the initiative for raising awareness of the environmental impact of media consumption through innovative, sustainable filmmaking practices. Laura Marks founder of Small File Media Festival and professor at Simon Fraser University shared a recorded message highlighting the festival’s mission to inspire low-carbon, aesthetically innovative films. The 11 short films included “Harmony of Heart and Hustle,” “Abdullah,” “Wild and Free,” “Elysium,” “The Veil of Corrosion,” “Last Hour,” “Living with Nature,” “Wondering Wandering,” “Lost Playgrounds,” “Pollution Production,” and “Pain.”