University Canada West


University Canada West operates at two locations near one another, and both are at the heart of Downtown Vancouver. UCW West Pender Campus opened in 2014.The latest Vancouver House Campus opened in October 2020 and CNN named the globally recognized project designed by star Danish Architect Bjarke Ingles, as one of the “most anticipated buildings set to shape the world.”





Length Description Intakes
Graduate Program
Master of Business Administration 2 years


The MBA degree program has been refined to allow you to acquire more specific knowledge and skills in one of three areas - marketing, finance or leadership. This program also includes relevant digital components. Students can earn certifications in AMA DPM CMC and others		 Winter (January), Spring (April)
Summer (July), Fall (October)
MBA Foundation (MBAF) 3 months
To be admitted to the MBAF 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 to successfully complete the MBAF program.		 Winter (January), Spring (April)
Summer (July), Fall (October)
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Commerce 4 years




The program focus is found in a sequence of business courses. At the same time it intergrates communications courses to create an interdisciplinary degree that provides a sound background for work that includes the development and managemet of organizations. The Bachelor of Commerce program prepares you for a successful career where you will contribute constructively in a global economy.		 Winter (January), Spring (April)
Summer (July), Fall (October)
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication 4 years


The program focus is found in a sequence of courses in media and communications. At the same time, it integrates business courses to create an interdisciplinary degree that provides a soiund background for work in media and communications organizations, as well as other communications related business careers.		 Winter (January), Spring (April)
Summer (July), Fall (October)
Associate of Arts (AA) 2 years







Students pursuing an AA degree at UCW can gain a broader multidisciplinary focus in their chosen field from Accounting, Economics, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, Marketing, Media Communication, Psychology, and Social Justice. The AA degree will prepare you for your career or further study and it is accepted for transfer into bachelor degree programs at UCW and all British Columbia degree- granting institutions provided other admission requirements are met. requirements are met.


The program focus is found in a sequence of business courses. At the same time, it integrates communications courses to create an interdisciplinary degree that provides a sound background for work that includes the development and management of organizations 		Winter (January), Spring (April)
Summer (July), Fall (October)