University Canada West was the top team at the 2023 BC MBA Games. The 2023 edition of this prestigious event was held over the weekend from December 1 to 3 at the SFU Beedie School of Business in downtown Vancouver.
The competition featured some of BC’s top business schools vying for the coveted BC MBA Games trophy, including last year’s winning school, Simon Fraser University.
This year, UCW claimed the top spot in all three categories – Sports, Spirit and Case.
University Canada West has made some changes to the admission requirements for Duolingo test scores and in the acceptance of general employment letters.
All changes were effective from Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Duolingo Test Score Requirements
For undergraduate programs, the overall Duolingo test score remains at 110 with literacy and production at 100. For graduate programs, the overall Duolingo test score has increased to 115, with literacy and production at 105.
These changes are aimed at maintaining high standards for our programs while adapting to the evolving needs of our diverse student body.
UCW is accepting Duolingo from applicants in any country.
To learn more about Duolingo application requirements, visit the UCW website.
UCW Update: Acceptance of General Employment Letters
UCW is now accepting general employment letters. This option is available only to individuals who have studied in an English-speaking country or in countries where English instruction is recognized by UCW (for example, the Philippines) when the applicant graduated more than five years ago.
These letters must meet the following criteria:
Issued by the employer on official letterhead with a stamp, including contact information.
Confirms the job title of the employee.
States that the employee works in an English-speaking environment.
Specifies that the employee engages in speaking, listening, writing and reading in English as part of their daily work.
An employment letter from their previous employer is required in addition to an employment letter from their current employer if their most recent employment is less than two years.
The company must be located in a country where English is recognized by UCW and the applicant must have been working in a country where English is recognized by UCW.
This adjustment allows UCW to be more inclusive, while ensuring that applicants still meet the necessary language proficiency standards. The changes are aligned with guidelines from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for international students.
2024 Campus Closure Calendar now available
The 2024 calendar is now available including campus closures and other important dates.
University Canada West was recognized as a Platinum Winner in the Advertising/Marketing | Online | Video Ad category at the MarCom Awards 2023. The awards were judged by a panel of industry professionals, attracting more than 6,500 entries from large international creative agencies and Fortune 500 companies throughout Canada, the United States and 43 other countries.
The That’s Boss video, developed in collaboration with Victoria’s Riptide Studios, was previously awarded Platinum in the Advertising – Online Ad (Single) category at the MUSE Creative Awards earlier this season.
The MarCom Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in marketing and communication, acknowledging the creativity, dedication and generosity of professionals in the industry.
To learn more, read the full story on UCW’s website.
UCW hosts campus tour for agents at Vancouver House
On November 21, University Canada West welcomed a diverse delegation of representatives, including IDP Regional and Destination Canada managers, as well as Bhutanese agents at the Vancouver House Campus for a tour.
As part of the tour, the guests engaged in insightful discussions with department leaders from Recruitment, the Registrar’s Office, Student Affairs and Community Engagement. They also interacted with UCW students, making it a dynamic and enriching experience for everyone involved.
UCW renews partnership with Vancouver Bandits
University Canada West renewed its dedication to supporting Canadian professional basketball by extending its community and marketing partnership with the Bandits for the 2024 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season.
The University has aligned with Bandits Basketball since 2022 when its inaugural year of partnership was announced following the club’s relocation to Langley Events Centre.
The focus of the partnership is to contribute to the game day experience at Vancouver’s home venue and to support basketball communities throughout the Lower Mainland through the Court Projects initiative.
To learn more, read the press release on UCW’s website.
UCW Has Talent features inspiring performances
University Canada West hosted UCW Has Talent, its annual talent show, on November 22 at The Centre in downtown Vancouver.
The event featured a lineup of exciting performances from the UCW Community, including dancing, singing, beatboxing and more. The winner of this year’s competition was UCW student Nitya, who sang a modern rendition of a well-loved French opera song. Second place was held by duo Billy Grimaldi and Angel Polanco and third place was given to duo Roshan and Radhika. The stage pulsed with energy as both duo groups unleashed the rhythmic power of hip-hop in their dances.
Students participate in Business Discovery Tour series
A group of University Canada West students travelled to the Fairmont Château Whistler to participate in a unique learning experience as part of the UCW Business Discovery Tour series on November 3.
The tour was designed to offer students a unique opportunity to witness the behind-the-scenes operations of Fairmont Château Whistler’s business and hospitality excellence. It was a day filled with valuable learning and discovery, giving students a chance to gain hands-on experience and explore the hotel’s business insights.
Innovation Fuel IGNITE panel discussion returns
University Canada West hosted another Innovation Fuel IGNITE panel discussion event on October 27, which brought together industry experts and enthusiasts for an engaging exchange of ideas related to product positioning in a competitive market.
The panel featured guest speakers Kevin Vos, Director of Business Development & Strategic Alliances at VoxCell Innovation, Garett Senez, Founder and CEO of QuarkBaby, and Alicia Haneine, Marketing and Sales Representative of MOSO Bamboo Canada West.
The event left students and other attendees with a deeper understanding of the strategies and tactics needed to excel in a highly competitive business landscape, making the IGNITE panel discussion an enlightening and enriching experience.
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