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About MBA Foundation in University of Canada West

We understand that some students do not have the professional or academic qualifications but wish to pursue the MBA program.  Students have the option of completing the three MBA Foundation courses.  In order to qualify for admission to the MBA program, students will need to earn a grade of B or better on each Foundation course.

Course Structure

The MBA Foundation includes courses in the following areas:

MBAF 501 – Business & Academic Writing

MBAF 502 – Quantitative Skills for Business

MBAF 504 – Economics from a Business Perspective

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants to the MBA program may qualify for admission based on the following requirements:

  A Bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized post-secondary institution, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.33 scale) or better and

  Have one of the following:

• Acceptable score on a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) that has been written in the last five years.
• An appropriate Canadian professional designation or equivalent international designation (e.g. CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CHRP or P.Eng).
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) or Commerce (BComm) or equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) years documented professional or management experience with evidence of career progression and relevant education and/or training.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in the writing band.
• TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with minimum of 20 in each component.
• PTE:  61 overall with minimum score of 60 in writing.

University of Canada West Highlights

University of Canada Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

For international candidates aspiring to study at the university, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living in Canada to survive comfortably in a foreign land. The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.

University of Canada West Application Process

International students seeking admissions at the University can follow the below-mentioned admission details:

Application portal

• Online Application Form for individual applicants
• University Partner Referred Applications

Application fee

• 150 CAD for international applicants

Supporting documents -

• Undergraduate: Equivalent of a Canadian high school (Grade 12) diploma, with an overall average of C or better (2.00 on a 4.33 scale), translated official transcripts if not in English (official high school transcript and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions), completed application form, proof of English proficiency, Letter of Intent (LOI), and credential evaluation from a recognized service if credentials are from an unrecognized institution or if additional analysis is required by the Admissions Committee
• Graduate: Bachelor’s degree by a recognized post-secondary institution, having a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.33 scale) or higher or its equivalent, official transcripts, GMAT, GRE, completed application form, resume, LOI (Letter of Intent), Proof of English language proficiency, credential evaluation, and certified translations of any documents not given in English.

University of Canada West English Proficiency -

Applicants are exempted from these tests if they:

• Completed a minimum of 30 credits at a post-secondary institution where English is the language of instruction and the school is located in a country where English is an official language.
• Completion of UCW’s University Access Program (English preparation courses)
• Completed an International Baccalaureate English A1/A2 or English Literature and Performance
• Completion of studies at a certified secondary school for four (4) or more consecutive years of full-time education where English was the primary language of instruction but is in a country where English is not a primary language

Visa Information: Step by Step

• Acceptance of Letter of Offer (LOO) by payment of the deposit
• Reception of Letter of Acceptance (LOA) after payment of the deposit has been made
• Usage of LOA to apply for VISA or study permit
• A valid passport is needed for VISA application

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