Programs

1. Apply mathematical and scientific reasoning to well-defined problems.
2. Carry out laboratory and computational work accurately and safely.
3. Interpret quantitative evidence and report it clearly.
4. Transfer successfully into the third year of a science or computing degree.

1. MathematicsAll 6 courses · 18 credits
   • MATH 1115 MATH 11153 credits
   • MATH 1200 MATH 12003 credits
   • MATH 1210 MATH 12103 credits
   • MATH 2300 MATH 23003 credits
   • MATH 2400 MATH 24003 credits
   • STAT 2150 STAT 21503 credits
2. Laboratory scienceAll 4 courses · 12 credits
   • PHYS 1100 PHYS 11003 credits
   • PHYS 1200 PHYS 12003 credits
   • BIOL 1100 BIOL 11003 credits
   • CHEM 1100 CHEM 11003 credits
3. ComputingAll 6 courses · 18 credits
   • CPSC 1100 CPSC 11003 credits
   • CPSC 1200 CPSC 12003 credits
   • CPSC 2100 CPSC 21003 credits
   • CPSC 2300 CPSC 23003 credits
   • CPSC 2400 CPSC 24003 credits
   • INFO 2100 INFO 21003 credits
4. Breadth requirementAll 4 courses · 12 credits
   • ENGL 1100 ENGL 11003 credits
   • CMNS 1140 CMNS 11403 credits
   • PHIL 1200 PHIL 12003 credits
   • ECON 1100 ECON 11003 credits

60 credits in total

1. Design an information architecture that meets an organization’s needs.
2. Manage IT projects, risk and governance to professional standards.
3. Secure and operate cloud and data infrastructure.
4. Communicate technical recommendations to business stakeholders.

1. Core technologyAll 4 courses · 12 credits
   • MSIT 6100 MSIT 61003 credits
   • MSIT 6110 MSIT 61103 credits
   • MSIT 6120 MSIT 61203 credits
   • MSIT 6130 MSIT 61303 credits
2. Management and governanceAll 4 courses · 12 credits
   • MSIT 6140 MSIT 61403 credits
   • MSIT 6150 MSIT 61503 credits
   • MSIT 6160 MSIT 61603 credits
   • MSIT 6170 MSIT 61703 credits
3. Practice electives9 credits from 3 courses

   Three of these are taken.

   • MSIT 6180 MSIT 61803 credits
   • MSIT 6190 MSIT 61903 credits
   • MSIT 6200 MSIT 62003 credits
4. CapstoneAll 1 course · 3 credits
   • MSIT 6900 MSIT 69003 credits

36 credits in total

1. Build reproducible data pipelines from raw sources to analysis-ready datasets.
2. Select and validate statistical and machine learning models for a business question.
3. Apply privacy law, governance frameworks and ethical reasoning to data work.
4. Present analytical findings to decision-makers through visualization and narrative.

1. Required coursesAll 2 courses · 6 credits
   • DATA 5000 Foundations of Data Analysis3 credits
   • DATA 5100 Applied Machine Learning3 credits
2. Analytics electives12 credits from any course

   Chosen with the program coordinator from the graduate analytics offerings.

3. Applied capstone9 credits from any course

   A supervised industry project completed in the final term.

30 credits in total

1. Apply accounting, finance, marketing and management principles to a business decision.
2. Communicate business information clearly in writing, in speech and through data.
3. Analyse the ethical, legal and sustainability obligations of an organization.
4. Use quantitative methods and information systems to support a decision.
5. Work effectively in diverse teams and carry a project through to completion.

1. General educationAll 8 courses · 24 credits
   • ENGL 1100 ENGL 11003 credits
   • BUSN 1200 BUSN 12003 credits
   • MATH 1115 MATH 11153 credits
   • STAT 2150 STAT 21503 credits
   • ECON 1100 ECON 11003 credits
   • ECON 1200 ECON 12003 credits
   • PHIL 1200 PHIL 12003 credits
   • PSYC 1100 PSYC 11003 credits
2. Business coreAll 14 courses · 42 credits
   • BUSN 1100 BUSN 11003 credits
   • ACCT 1210 ACCT 12103 credits
   • ACCT 1220 ACCT 12203 credits
   • MRKT 1200 MRKT 12003 credits
   • HRMT 1200 HRMT 12003 credits
   • MGMT 2100 MGMT 21003 credits
   • FNCE 2300 FNCE 23003 credits
   • BUSN 2500 BUSN 25003 credits
   • BUSN 3100 BUSN 31003 credits
   • MGMT 3200 MGMT 32003 credits
   • MGMT 4100 MGMT 41003 credits
   • BUSN 4900 BUSN 49003 credits
   • BUSN 4200 BUSN 42003 credits
   • COOP 3900 COOP 39003 credits
3. Accounting specialization18 credits from 6 courses

   Students complete one specialization of the three.

   • ACCT 2310 ACCT 23103 credits
   • ACCT 2320 ACCT 23203 credits
   • ACCT 3330 ACCT 33303 credits
   • ACCT 3340 ACCT 33403 credits
   • FNCE 3310 FNCE 33103 credits
   • INFO 2100 INFO 21003 credits
4. Marketing specialization15 credits from 5 courses

   An alternative to the accounting and human resources specializations.

   • MRKT 2210 MRKT 22103 credits
   • MRKT 2220 MRKT 22203 credits
   • MRKT 3230 MRKT 32303 credits
   • MRKT 3240 MRKT 32403 credits
   • MRKT 3250 MRKT 32503 credits
5. Human resources specialization15 credits from 5 courses

   An alternative to the accounting and marketing specializations.

   • HRMT 2210 HRMT 22103 credits
   • HRMT 2220 HRMT 22203 credits
   • HRMT 3230 HRMT 32303 credits
   • HRMT 3240 HRMT 32403 credits
   • HRMT 3250 HRMT 32503 credits
6. Upper-level business elective3 credits from BUSN, ACCT, MRKT, HRMT, FNCE or MGMT at the 3000 level or above

   Any senior business course, chosen with an advisor.

7. Open elective3 credits from any course

   Any course at the college for which the student holds the requisites.

120 credits in total

1. Construct strategic responses to business challenges/opportunities
2. Assess ethical implications of business activities
3. Develop, implement and evaluate solutions to business problems
4. Formulate business decisions and systematic analysis that reflects critical thinking
5. Collaborate effectively as a business leader and team member in cross-cultural and global contexts to achieve common goals
6. Lead teams through the resolution of problems and successful completion of projects and tasks
7. Integrate personal values and perspectives into problem solving and take responsibility for decisions
8. Communicate ideas persuasively (written and oral) as a result of thorough analysis of information
9. Gather, analyze, and synthesize information for a business context

1. Core coursesAll 9 courses · 27 credits

   Terms 1 to 4.

   • BUSI 601 Business Ethics in Context3 credits
   • ACCT 621 Accounting for Managers3 credits
   • HRMT 622 Talent Management3 credits
   • BUSI 650 Business Analytics3 credits
   • FNCE 623 Financial Management3 credits
   • OPMT 620 Operations Management3 credits
   • MGMT 601 Leadership in Global Context3 credits
   • MRKT 621 Marketing Management3 credits
   • MGMT 640 Project Management3 credits
2. Electives or specialization9 credits from 27 courses

   Three courses in Terms 3 and 4. Students in a specialization take its three courses here; others choose from the specialization and elective-area courses.

   • OPMT 621 Supply Chain Management3 credits
   • OPMT 622 Logistics & Transportation3 credits
   • OPMT 623 Procurement & Inventory Mgmt3 credits
   • BUSI 651 Machine Learning3 credits
   • BUSI 652 Business Predictive Analytics3 credits
   • BUSI 653 Cloud Computing Technologies3 credits
   • BUSI 654 Application of AI in Business3 credits
   • MGMT 654 Advanced Projects Leadership3 credits
   • MGMT 656 STEM Professionals Leadership3 credits
   • HRMT 623 HR Strategy3 credits
   • HRMT 624 Recruiting & Retaining Talent3 credits
   • HRMT 625 Management-Employee Relations3 credits
   • FNCE 625 Investment Analysis & Mgmt3 credits
   • FNCE 627 Personal Financial Planning3 credits
   • FNCE 630 Sustainability and Finance3 credits
   • MRKT 623 Digital Marketing Strategies3 credits
   • MRKT 625 Marketing Promotion3 credits
   • MRKT 627 International Marketing3 credits
   • MGMT 643 Change Management3 credits
   • MGMT 645 Negotiation3 credits
   • MGMT 660 Leadership and Decision Making3 credits
   • MGMT 642 Agile Project Management3 credits
   • MGMT 641 Advanced Project Management3 credits
   • MGMT 648 Professional Project Mgmt3 credits
   • BUSI 641 Entrepreneurship3 credits
   • BUSI 640 Consulting Practices3 credits
   • MENT 602 Design Thinking3 credits
3. Capstone experience9 credits from 7 courses

   Term 5, one option: Option 1, Work-Integrated Learning (apply for one: MBAP 660, MBAC 660 or MBAE 660, 9 credits); Option 2, apply for MBAR 660 (9 credits); or Option 3, Course-Based Learning (take all three: MGMT 661, CMPT 641 and BUSI 660).

   • MBAP 660 MBA Practicum9 credits
   • MBAC 660 MBA Consulting Capstone Project9 credits
   • MBAE 660 Launch Your Venture9 credits
   • MBAR 660 MBA Academic Research Project9 credits
   • MGMT 661 Strategic Management3 credits
   • CMPT 641 Digital Transformation3 credits
   • BUSI 660 Small Business Growth & Development3 credits
4. Supply Chain ManagementSpecialization · choose 3 of 3 courses

   The Specialization in Supply Chain Management combines current digital technology, hands-on experience with Canadian industries, and a strong focus on sustainability and ethical practices. The Specialization differentiates itself from other offerings in BC through courses that address current technological advances and business practices following the Covid-19 Pandemic, collaborations with Canadian supply chain leaders, and dedicated resources for international students to excel in the Canadian job market, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of both global and local supply chain challenges and opportunities.

   • OPMT 621 Supply Chain Management3 credits
   • OPMT 622 Logistics & Transportation3 credits
   • OPMT 623 Procurement & Inventory Mgmt3 credits
5. Business AnalyticsSpecialization · choose 3 of 3 courses

   The Specialization in Business Analytics is supported by certifications in Microsoft Azure (Azure AI-900: Azure AI fundamental certification and Azure DP-900: Azure Data Fundamentals) and Amazon AWS (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certificate) and stands out by emphasizing real-time, data-driven decision-making through partnerships with leading Canadian businesses, offering students access to proprietary datasets and cutting-edge tools. The program incorporates interdisciplinary perspectives, fostering collaboration with experts from diverse industries. Additionally, it provides a strong support network for students, ensuring smooth integration into the Canadian job market and developing future leaders in data-driven business innovation.

   • BUSI 651 Machine Learning3 credits
   • BUSI 652 Business Predictive Analytics3 credits
   • BUSI 653 Cloud Computing Technologies3 credits
6. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning LeadershipSpecialization · choose 3 of 3 courses

   The Specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Leadership equips graduates with strategic, ethical, and innovative leadership skills to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and apply the Artificial Intelligence principles in Business. This specialization combines business management principles with technical AI and machine learning concepts. Additionally, it familiarizes graduate students with the leadership dynamics such as change management, negotiation, and decision-making required for STEM professionals to successfully manage and lead Artificial Intelligence projects.

   • BUSI 654 Application of AI in Business3 credits
   • MGMT 654 Advanced Projects Leadership3 credits
   • MGMT 656 STEM Professionals Leadership3 credits

45 credits in total

1. Acquire knowledge and skills to help you find a career.
2. Become an effective oral and written communicator for the workplace.
3. Develop the ability to work collaboratively.
4. Prepare for entry into four-year bachelor degree programs.
5. Prepare for entry-level positions in the industry of your choice.

1. EnglishAll 2 courses · 6 credits

   Required English courses.

   • ENGL 100 Academic Writing3 credits
   • ENGL 102 Critical Analysis & Writing3 credits
2. Quantitative ScienceAll 1 course · 3 credits

   One quantitative science course: MATH 106 Pre-Calculus.

   • MATH 106 Precalculus3 credits
3. Lab Science3 credits from 2 courses

   One lab science course.

   • GEOG 101 Physical Geography3 credits
   • PHYS 101 Introductory Physics3 credits
4. Additional Science3 credits from 9 courses

   One additional science course: BIOL 100 or ECOL 100, or one of the additional science electives.

   • BIOL 100 Modern Biology3 credits
   • ECOL 100 Introduction to Ecology3 credits
   • MATH 110 Calculus I3 credits
   • MATH 120 Calculus II3 credits
   • MATH 200 Statistics3 credits
   • MATH 201 Business Statistics3 credits
   • MATH 202 Quantitative Decision Making3 credits
   • CPSC 110 Computer Applications3 credits
   • CPSC 111 Business Analytics3 credits
5. Humanities6 credits from 3 courses

   Two first-year humanities courses.

   • COMM 102 Mass Media & Society3 credits
   • COMM 150 Issues: Communication & Media3 credits
   • PHIL 102 Moral Philosophy3 credits
6. Social Science6 credits from 11 courses

   Two first-year social science courses.

   • ECON 102 Microeconomics3 credits
   • ECON 104 Macroeconomics3 credits
   • ECON 105 Economics for Business3 credits
   • SJCJ 101 Introducing Social Justice3 credits
   • SJCJ 102 (In)Justice in Global North3 credits
   • PSYC 103 Introductory Psychology-I3 credits
   • PSYC 104 Introductory Psychology-II3 credits
   • POLI 102 Politics & Government3 credits
   • CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminology3 credits
   • SOCI 100 Sociology3 credits
   • ANTH 102 Introduction to Anthropology3 credits
7. First Year Arts6 credits from any course

   Two more first-year arts courses, from the Humanities or Social Science options.

8. Second Year Arts18 credits from 23 courses

   Six second-year arts courses.

   • POLI 301 Media & Government3 credits
   • COMM 200 Communications Theory3 credits
   • COMM 203 Information Gathering3 credits
   • COMM 205 Writing for Media3 credits
   • COMM 207 Visual Communications in Mass Media3 credits
   • PUBR 300 Public Relations in Practice & Theory3 credits
   • ECON 201 Canadian Microeconomic Policy3 credits
   • ECON 202 Canadian Macroeconomic Policy3 credits
   • ECON 204 Money & Financial Markets3 credits
   • ECON 205 Managerial Economics3 credits
   • ECON 206 Environmental Economics3 credits
   • SJCJ 201 Social Justice in Action3 credits
   • SJCJ 202 Social Justice in the Global South3 credits
   • SJCJ 250 Human Rights & Social Justice3 credits
   • SJCJ 260 Justice for Children & Youth3 credits
   • PSYC 202 Social Psychology3 credits
   • PSYC 220 Abnormal Behaviour3 credits
   • PSYC 230 Brain and Behaviour3 credits
   • PSYC 240 Research Methods in Psychology3 credits
   • PSYC 250 Data Analysis in Behavioural Sciences3 credits
   • CLST 204 Classical Mythology3 credits
   • HIST 305 Canadian Urban History3 credits
   • PHIL 210 Business Ethics3 credits
9. Electives9 credits from 17 courses

   9 credits in Arts, Science or other areas. Refer to the Program Advising Guides on the MyUCW Student Portal for approved elective options.

   • ACCT 140 Accounting Principles3 credits
   • ACCT 210 Computerized Accounting Practices I: Sage 503 credits
   • ACCT 220 QuickBooks3 credits
   • ACCT 230 Foundations of Taxation3 credits
   • BUSI 100 Business Fundamentals3 credits
   • BUSI 201 Business Environment3 credits
   • BUSI 305 Tourism Management3 credits
   • COMM 140 Business Communications3 credits
   • CPSC 201 Management Information Systems3 credits
   • ENGL 105 Contemporary Literature: Drama and Narrative3 credits
   • HSTM 101 Hospitality & Tourism3 credits
   • MRKT 201 Marketing Management3 credits
   • MRKT 221 Service Marketing3 credits
   • MRKT 223 Digital Marketing Strategy3 credits
   • MRKT 225 Marketing Research3 credits
   • OPMT 301 Operations Management3 credits
   • ORGB 201 Organizational Behaviour3 credits

60 credits in total

1. Use communication theories to assess important issues in cultural contexts.
2. Critique media influence on audience perceptions of issues, events, products and services.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness and integration of all types of media and communications.
4. Demonstrate communication-oriented research and information seeking strategies.
5. Create, and write ethically and legally sound content for a variety of forms of media and markets.
6. Integrate media and content to communicate persuasively to specific audiences.
7. Apply communication methods to business problems and contexts.
8. Demonstrate critical thinking and reflection skills in course deliverables.
9. Work productively in a collaborative environment.

1. Core coursesAll 24 courses · 72 credits
   • ENGL 100 Academic Writing3 credits
   • BUSI 100 Business Fundamentals3 credits
   • CPSC 111 Business Analytics3 credits
   • COMM 140 Business Communications3 credits
   • ECON 105 Economics for Business3 credits
   • COMM 102 Mass Media & Society3 credits
   • COMM 105 Conversational Writing Tools3 credits
   • COMM 205 Writing for Media3 credits
   • COMM 260 Content Creation3 credits
   • BUSI 201 Business Environment3 credits
   • MRKT 201 Marketing Management3 credits
   • ORGB 201 Organizational Behaviour3 credits
   • PHIL 210 Business Ethics3 credits
   • MRKT 223 Digital Marketing Strategy3 credits
   • WORK 298 Career Preparation3 credits
   • COMM 360 Digital Storytelling3 credits
   • CPSC 311 Data Visualization & Stories3 credits
   • COMM 312 Professional Communications3 credits
   • PUBR 304 Risk and Crisis Communication3 credits
   • COMM 405 Writing: Media Communications-23 credits
   • MGMT 401 Project Management3 credits
   • COMM 496 Current Communication Topics3 credits
   • COMM 410 Communication Strategy3 credits
   • WORK 490 Communication Capstone Project3 credits
2. Lower-level electives12 credits from at the 100 level or above

   Electives 1–4, at the 1XX or 2XX level.

3. Upper-level electives36 credits from at the 300 level or above

   Electives 5–16, at the 3XX or 4XX level.

120 credits in total

1. Use managerial and financial tools to assess basic business issues critically.
2. Research and analyze business systems, processes and functions in the context of local, regional and global conditions.
3. Apply contemporary business methods to problems and contexts.
4. Create ethically and legally sound proposals, plans and projects.
5. Organize information to communicate persuasively to target audiences.
6. Demonstrate critical thinking and reflection skills in course deliverables.
7. Work productively in a collaborative and multicultural environment.

1. Core coursesAll 24 courses · 72 credits
   • ENGL 100 Academic Writing3 credits
   • BUSI 100 Business Fundamentals3 credits
   • CPSC 111 Business Analytics3 credits
   • COMM 140 Business Communications3 credits
   • ECON 102 Microeconomics3 credits
   • MATH 101 Business Mathematics3 credits
   • ACCT 140 Accounting Principles3 credits
   • ECON 104 Macroeconomics3 credits
   • BUSI 201 Business Environment3 credits
   • MRKT 201 Marketing Management3 credits
   • ORGB 201 Organizational Behaviour3 credits
   • PHIL 210 Business Ethics3 credits
   • WORK 298 Career Preparation3 credits
   • CPSC 201 Management Information Systems3 credits
   • ACCT 301 Managerial Accounting I3 credits
   • HRMT 301 Human Resource Management3 credits
   • FNCE 303 Finance3 credits
   • OPMT 301 Operations Management3 credits
   • CPSC 311 Data Visualization & Stories3 credits
   • COMM 312 Professional Communications3 credits
   • BUSI 325 Business Law3 credits
   • BUSI 496 Sustainable Business Practices3 credits
   • BUSI 401 Strategy & Decision Making3 credits
   • WORK 498 Capstone Project3 credits
2. Statistics3 credits from 2 courses

   MATH 200 Statistics or MATH 201 Business Statistics.

   • MATH 200 Statistics3 credits
   • MATH 201 Business Statistics3 credits
3. Lower-level electives15 credits from at the 100 level or above

   Electives 1–5, at the 1XX or 2XX level.

4. Upper-level electives and specialization30 credits from at the 300 level or above

   Electives 6–15, at the 3XX or 4XX level. Specialization courses are taken here.

5. AccountingSpecialization · choose 6 of 7 courses

   Equips students with in-demand skills for a career in accounting and finance, through advanced subjects such as financial reporting, taxation, auditing and managerial accounting. Aligned with CPA Canada requirements: graduates may transfer up to 15 CPA preparatory courses into the CPA Professional Education Program. Students on the CPA pathway should also take MGMT 403 in Block 4 as one of their non-specialization electives.

   • ACCT 303 Managerial Accounting II
   • ACCT 305 Auditing & Assurance
   • ACCT 307 Income Taxation
   • ACCT 340 Interm. Financial Reporting I
   • ACCT 341 Interm. Financial Reporting ll
   • ACCT 401 Strategic Managerial Accounting
   • ACCT 440 Advanced Financial Reporting
6. MarketingSpecialization · choose 6 of 10 courses

   Essential marketing concepts together with new technological trends in marketing, to develop a sound marketing strategy: marketing management, consumer behaviour, service and international marketing, and digital marketing (social media, search engine marketing and optimization, content, mobile, analytics, email, e-commerce and affiliate marketing).

   • MRKT 221 Service Marketing
   • MRKT 225 Marketing Research
   • MRKT 302 Integrated Marketing Comm
   • PUBR 300 Public Relations in Practice & Theory
   • MRKT 305 Consumer Behaviour
   • MRKT 427 Global Marketing
   • MRKT 223 Digital Marketing Strategy
   • COMM 260 Content Creation
   • COMM 304 Social Media
   • BUSI 445 Digital Commerce
7. Technology ManagementSpecialization · choose 6 of 10 courses

   Equips future business managers with solid technological skills to improve business operations, across three areas: technology foundation, business applications, and the social aspect (security, ethical and legal issues in the use of technology).

   • BUSI 402 Fintech; Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
   • CPSC 441 Emerging Technologies
   • BUSI 323 E-Business
   • BUSI 445 Digital Commerce
   • BUSI 302 Digital Strategy & Innovation
   • MGMT 307 Managing Innovation
   • RSCH 404 Research and Development
   • MRKT 223 Digital Marketing Strategy
   • CPSC 301 Cybersecurity Awareness
   • CPSC 321 Information Technology Ethics

120 credits in total