Academic Calendar
October 19, 2020- October 3, 2021
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,Disclaimer Statement
Effective date of information, unless otherwise noted: October 20, 2020 to October 3,
2021.The online Academic Calendar is the University’s official statement of regulations,
policies, programs, requirements, and course descriptions for the 2020-2021 academic
year. It is each student’s responsibility to know and comply with all requirements and
policies included in this Academic Calendar.
The contents of this Calendar, including all policies, procedures, fees, courses, and
requirements are subject to change from time to time. UCW reserves the right to make
additions, deletions, substitutions, changes, or modifications to its policies, practices,
procedures, tuition fees, course availability, delivery mode, schedules, courses content
and titles, or program requirements at any time without prior notice.
Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, the
statements in the Academic Calendar do not constitute an irrevocable contract between
the student and University Canada West. The publication of information in the Calendar
does not oblige the University to the delivery of specific courses, programs, services, or
facilities as listed herein.
The University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, at any time, to cancel classes and
courses without notice The University specifically reserves the right to use its sole,
absolute, and unfettered discretion, without interference, in admitting individuals to the
University, its courses and programs.
University Canada West
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Local: 604.915.9607
Toll free: 1.877.431.6887
www.ucanwest.ca
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, Accreditations & Memberships
The term “university” is used under the written consent of the Minister
of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, Government of British
Columbia, Canada.
The following statement applies to all University Canada West degree
programs, as per the Ministry of Advanced Education:
Programs are offered under the written consent of the Minister of
Advanced Education, having undergone a quality assessment process
and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister.
Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying
themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their
needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional
licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
University Canada West has earned ACBSP Global Business
Accreditation for its MBA and BCom degree programs.
The British Columbia Education Quality
Assurance (EQA) designation has since 2009
provided "one standard provincial seal that
can be recognized globally as a symbol of
quality education and consumer protection."
The Education Quality Assurance (EQA)
designation identifies BC public and private
post-secondary institutions that have met or
exceeded provincial government-recognized
quality assurance standards and other
consumer protection. UCW has received
permission from EQA to use its seal on its
materials.
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, University Canada West is a member of the
BC Transfer System (BCCAT) with hundreds
of credit transfer arrangements to other post-
secondary institutions.
EduCanada is a brand that supports the
international education offer of Canadian
provinces and territories. EduCanada and
the leaf design is a trademark of the
Government of Canada and is subject to a
Master Licence Agreement between the
Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
(CMEC), and Department of Foreign Affairs,
Trade and development (DFATD). UCW has
received permission to use the EduCanada
seal on its materials.
Languages Canada is Canada’s national
language education association representing
more than 225 private and public language
education members that offer accredited
English and French programs.
Mission
UCW is an innovative business and technology-oriented, teaching-focused institution in
Canada, offering applied undergraduate and graduate degrees for domestic and
international students. The university is a dynamic and growing institution defined by
its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding
student services.
Goals
• To exemplify a contemporary Canadian university.
• To be relevant, accessible, and innovative.
• To offer career-focused courses to transform students into leadership-ready graduates.
• To provide exceptional service and support to students whether they study with us online
or on campus.
• To offer flexibility to make education more accessible to those eager to progress both
academically and professionally.
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