Zach is an Alumni of UCAN's Bachelor of Commerce program and an MBA candidate.
This young entrepreneur gravitated towards our university because of the smaller class sizes and opportunity to complete his education in less time so he can get back out into the workforce.
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GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
David Strong, Founding President and Vice Chancellor of University Canada West, talks about the financial and career advantages of finishing your post-secondary education faster. By progressing through your degree in only two years, you can choose to advance to your Master's Degree or move right into the workforce, having a competitive advantage over fellow students at other universities who are still in school. Financially, this means you can begin earning money right away and therefore become... More
FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
Les is an associate faculty member at University Canada West. As a private university, we cater to individuals with a variety of educational and work experience backgrounds. Many of our students are returning to post-secondary school to upgrade their education, and some are mature students. Customizing curriculum and integrating courses allows students to have the flexibility they need to reach their educational goals.
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IDEAL FOR MATURE STUDENTS
Meet Rachel Bloomfield who is studying Media and Communications at UCAN's Victoria Campus. As a mature student, Rachel was looking for a career change and wanted to begin her new life as soon as possible without having to attend school for three or four years. Our one-year accelerated program ensures that she will graduate with a degree and be one step closer to her dream job.
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AN INNOVATIVE NEW UNIVERSITY
This Business Commerce student is also an undergraduate student representative to Academic Council at the Victoria Campus. University Canada West attracts conscientious and dedicated students because of our innovative and progressive learning programs. Our philosophy is to have smaller classrooms to encourage interaction between students and professors so courses can be specially designed for effective learning. Meanwhile, the accelerated programs mean students can obtain their degree faster.... More
GET INTO THE WORKFORCE SOONER
Meet Stephanie, Bachelor of Commerce student at University Canada West. After researching other universities, she chose to attend UCAN because of the option to obtain her degree in just two years. By taking a full-time course load over four terms, she will be graduating in half the time it would normally take.
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS STAND UP
Our admission requirements are equal to those of public universities. In order to be admitted into University Canada West, students must have a High School Diploma and a 65% average, calculated from their grade in English 12 (or equivalent) and the best three Grade 12 academic subjects.
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STUDENTS RECEIVE CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION
Rick Roskin is a faculty member specializing in team-based leadership and change management. University Canada West stands out in the post-secondary education system because of our ability to customize student needs and integrate program courses. This is especially useful for mature students who have been in the workplace prior to the program and benefit from specialized learning. Community and creativity are key pillars of our university. We host a residency at the beginning of each program so... More
LECTURERS HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD
Meet Rolf Hopkinson, a lecturer in physical geography at University Canada West. He says that, unlike most public universities, the professors at UCAN are able to spend more time with their students because they are not overseeing research projects. Furthermore, our lecturers have been engaged in careers outside the traditional education system and bring their expertise to the classroom. The small ratio of students to professors makes for a quality learning experience.
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BETTER STUDENT-TEACHER ENGAGEMENT
This mid-career professional chose University Canada West because we offer the unique opportunity to accelerate a program. He was able to study and complete his program in just one year and return to the field. Meanwhile, he also benefited from smaller class sizes, which create an intimate learning environment and more professor-student engagement. More
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
At University Canada West, we want you to have an exceptional educational experience. From our personalized learning approach to our prior learning assessment and recognition process, our primary goal is to ensure you receive the post-secondary education you need to achieve your professional goals. In this video you will hear students, faculty and administration speak about how UCAN’s student-centred focus and applied learning approach lead to quality education that graduates can use imme... More
DEGREE COMPLETION ACCELERATES OPTIONS
For a large number of students, the Degree Completion programs at University Canada West offer the most effective and efficient education solutions to students hoping to earn their degrees and enter the workforce ahead of their peers. In this video, Tracy Demchuk, Director of Admissions and UCAN’s Associate Registrar for Vancouver and Online programs, discusses how applicants can transfer credit from other institutions in order to earn their undergraduate and MBAs a lot faster than they c... More
YOU CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY AND WHEN
Many students who choose University Canada West are drawn to our flexible methods of program delivery. Each year, UCAN enrolls students who choose full-time studies in order to obtain their degrees faster and enter the job market ahead of graduates from other post-secondary institutions. UCAN also sees an increasing number of working professionals enrolling in the undergraduate and MBA programs because they can take courses in the afternoon, on the weekend, and online. In this video, Dr. Sydney... More
YOUR PROF IS FOCUSED ON YOU
T. K. is a student from Taiwan currently enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program at University Canada West in Vancouver. When he transferred to UCAN two years ago to complete his Bachelor of Commerce degree, T. K. already knew the practical value a North American education would give him. Upon completion of his BCom, he chose to earn an MBA to gain a competitive edge to enter the job market, either in Canada or Asia. This competitive edge is a result of a personalized le... More
THE BENEFITS OF CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Yolanda is a working professional and full-time student in the Master of Business Administration degree program at University Canada West in Vancouver. She chose UCAN’s MBA because the program approached education in a different way and, most importantly, offered the flexibility to suit a hectic work schedule. She recognizes the value of being able to take courses online or on campus. In addition, Yolanda appreciated how UCAN’s program enabled her to finish her MBA faster by giving... More
A CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Roberto is a student from Mexico City working toward a Master of Business Administration degree at University Canada West in Vancouver. He chose to the UCAN MBA program because it recognized his Accounting degree from Mexico and provided him an opportunity to gain experience in Canada. He also appreciates the program’s practical focus and personalized learning experience. In addition, Roberto sees great value in the English language skills he’s building in the program. In this... More
LEARNING EXACTLY WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE BUSINESS WORLD TODAY
Meet Ryan, a graduate from the Bachelor of Commerce program at University Canada West in Victoria. Before he attended UCAN, Ryan was enrolled in another university, where the large class sizes often prevented access to his professors. When he transferred to UCAN to complete his commerce degree, Ryan was impressed with the personalized approach of the professors in the classroom. He appreciated that his profs were also industry-experienced business people who brought their real-world experience... More
