Undergraduate - Finance
Program level: UndergraduateApplication Fee: CAD $ 150
Tuition Fee: CAD $ 69600/year
Cost of Living: CAD $ 7000/year
- program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.
University Canada West (UCW) is a private, for-profit, university in British Columbia,
Canada. Based in downtown Vancouver, the university offers undergraduate and
post-graduate programs in business and management.
Academics
UCW offers a Bachelor of Commerce, a
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, and an MBA. The mode of study for
these degrees is either full-time on campus or part-time online. It also offers
an Associate of Arts degree.
Accreditation & Statistics
The University is accredited by the
British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, and
carries the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) accreditation under the 2003
Degree Authorization Act. The University is also a member of the British
Columbia Council on Admission & Transfer. In 2017 the university's
bachelors and post-graduate business degrees received accreditation by the
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Overview
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city in western Canada, located in
the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the
province, the 2016 census recorded 631,486 people in the city, up from 603,502
in 2011.The Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2,463,431 in 2016,
making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Vancouver is one of
the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada: 52% of its
residents are not native English speakers, 48.9% are native speakers of neither
English nor French, and 50.6% of residents belong to visible minority groups. Vancouver
is consistently named as one of the top five worldwide cities for livability
and quality of life, and the Economist Intelligence Unit acknowledged it as the
first city ranked among the top ten of the world's most well-living cities for
ten consecutive years.
Economy
With its location on the Pacific Rim and at the western terminus
of Canada's transcontinental highway and rail routes, Vancouver is one of the
nation's largest industrial centres. Port Metro Vancouver, Canada's largest and
most diversified port, does more than C$172 billion in trade with over 160
different trading economies annually. Vancouver is also the headquarters of
forest product and mining companies. In recent years, Vancouver has become a
centre for software development, biotechnology, aerospace, video game
development, animation studios and television production and film industry. Vancouver
hosts approximately 65 movies and 55 TV series annually and is the 3rd largest
film & TV production centre in North America, supporting 20,000 jobs. The
city's strong focus on lifestyle and health culture also makes it a hub for
many lifestyle brands with Lululemon, Arc'teryx, Kit and Ace, Mountain
Equipment Co-op, Herschel Supply Co., Aritzia, Reigning Champ, and Nature's
Path Foods all founded and headquartered in Vancouver.
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- Contact: 626 W Pender St #100, Vancouver
- program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.
UCW does not provide on-campus accommodation such as dormitories. However, residential accommodation in the community can be found through the student notice board and property rental information websites before you arrive in Vancouver.
Work Study
Many international students wish to work while in Canada. You may be eligible to work up to 20 hours/week while you study and work full-time during scheduled breaks. To be eligible you need to possess a valid study permit that includes a condition that says you can work off-campus, be registered as a full-time student, maintain good academic standing. For complete information on working in Canada please go to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. To be able to work in Canada you are required to have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). For information on applying for a SIN so you can work in Canada and have access to government programs and benefits, please visit the Service Canada website.
Extracurricular Activities
University Canada West (UCW) has two easily accessible campuses in downtown Vancouver: 626 West Pender St. in the historic London Building and Vancouver House (opening in July 2020). Our campus at 626 Pender St. currently occupies the first five floors of the heritage-designated structure and is located only steps away from public transit, including the Waterfront SkyTrain Station, bus routes and the SeaBus terminal. The vibrant and lively neighbourhood is full of restaurants, stores, entertainment options, shopping centres and gym facilities.
Sports, Recreation & Healthcare
Our new campus, Vancouver House, is located in one of the highest profile developments in Vancouver’s recent history. The campus will include more than 90,000 sq. ft. in the iconic Vancouver House Development, a globally recognized project designed by architect Bjarke Ingels of BIG. The campus will be situated beneath the Granville Street Bridge, near the elegant Spinning Chandelier, a major public art installation by renowned artist Rodney Graham. It will be located in the Beach District and will be steps from Granville Island, Sunset Beach, English Bay and Vancouver’s 28-kilometre Seawall, the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. The state-of-the-art campus will be part of an amenities-rich cultural magnet for the city. Students will be within proximity to a range of shops, restaurants and fitness facilities. UCW is excited to be welcoming students to the new campus in July 2020. UCW is located within Vancouver’s business district. Many of the world’s biggest companies have offices within walking distance of our downtown campus, providing students with unparalleled access to a network of prospective employers. Vancouver has been named the third most liveable city in the world by The Economist and that liveability is evident as you stroll through the bustling and scenic city. Vancouver is home to multiple world-class hospitals and clinics.
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