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University Canada West is a contemporary independent university located in the heart of vibrant Vancouver. Established in 2004, UCW offers a range of career-focused programs including the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts and Master of Business Administration. Courses are offered at our downtown Vancouver campus and online too. Offering courses online brings flexibility to education, allowing those who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to gain respected qualifications.
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Strategic Management Project (Section 57)
MGMT 661
Seeking organizational growth? Recruit University Canada West students as student-consultants. They'll evaluate your business strategy, suggest improvements, and develop action plans over a semester, using virtual tools for collaboration.These MBA students bring international insights and industry experience, entrepreneurial skills, and strategic thinking to your project. Benefit from their analyses, ideas, recommendations, and practical solutions tailored to your business needs.As a participant, provide a business challenge for the student team to evaluate and propose recommendations for your business. Elevate your organization with fresh perspectives and expert guidance.
Corporate Strategy Management
Looking for partner organizations for a Strategic Management / Corporate Strategy Course that i'll be teaching to MBA Students at University Canada West in Vancouver.Partner with our student project for a strategic analysis aligned with your assignment rubric. The team will conduct a comprehensive examination within a 12-page limit, following a structured report format. The suggested structure includes an Executive Summary, Vision, Mission, Goals, and Situation Analysis, External Analysis, Internal Analysis, and Performance Assessment.The students will use exhibits to support their analysis, guided by your input, focusing on key areas such as opportunities, threats, strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance. The analysis will conclude with concise preliminary options and recommendations for the strategic initiative, ensuring alignment with your organizational objectives. This collaborative effort promises actionable insights to drive strategic growth.
MBA Capstone Project
These students come from various countries with several years work experience in different fields. From architecture and engineering to hotel and hospitality management, finance and insurance, international marketing and trade and HR. The projects will be completed April through June 2024
Talent Management - Spring 2024
Students will help the company evaluate their current culture and their preferred culture using competing values framework by Quinn and Cameron and OCAI (Organizational Cultural Assessment Instrument) assessment. Students will make recommendations on the preferred culture aligned with company's goals, industry wide trends, current situation, and employees' expectations.What is in there for organizations to invest in organizational culture? Research evidence has reported that organization's culture influences organizational performance, job satisfaction, employee turnover, absenteeism, innovation, agility, engagement, and competitiveness. Research also shows that a toxic culture decreases productivity with 40%, while an effective culture increases productivity with 20%, and a positive culture even with 30-40% (Ocai-online.com).