This experience offers learners the opportunity to act as junior consultants, applying strategic management principles to real-world business challenges. Participants will develop skills in analyzing company operations, market positioning, and strategic decision-making. By engaging in this program, learners will enhance their ability to deliver structured, research-backed recommendations that address key business issues, providing valuable insights to industry professionals. What I look for in clients:  A company facing real, multi-dimensional challenges (e.g., market entry, competition, digital transformation).  Firms looking to rethink or realign their strategies.  Businesses willing to share non-confidential data or give access to a representative for student questions. Potential Benefits for Your Company:  Receive fresh, well-researched insights on your business and industry trends.  Get access to consulting-style reports and competitor benchmarking.  Contribute to the development of future business leaders.  Identify strategic gaps or opportunities you may have overlooked.

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.

Learners in the Sustainable Marketing course develop the skills to integrate sustainability principles into marketing strategies. They are equipped to enhance brand reputation, gain competitive advantage, and engage eco-conscious consumers by aligning marketing efforts with environmental responsibility and ethical business practices. These capabilities can be applied to projects that aim to improve a company's sustainability profile, mitigate risks, and ensure long-term profitability in a market increasingly influenced by sustainability.

The MBA Graduate Practicum Program (GPP) at University Canada West offers a unique Work-integrated Learning experience. In this program, employers have the opportunity to hire MBA students for roles that can be paid, unpaid, or stipend based. These positions require a student commitment of 12-24 hours per week, and require employers to provide mentorship throughout the process. For the Summer 2025 Term, which runs from July 7th to September 21st 2025, the program is set to place 8-10 students. Students are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, capable of analyzing and managing investment portfolios, and adept in personal financial planning, including retirement strategies and understanding of taxation and risk.They gain expertise in the management of navigating regulatory frameworks and risk management practices, alongside a profound grasp of green and sustainable finance, focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment decisions.  Participating in the MBA GPP presents employers with the opportunity to tap into a talent pool of seasoned MBA students. Employers can benefit from the fresh perspectives and up-to-date academic knowledge these students bring to tackle complex business challenges.  Application Process: Eva Peng (coordinator) will ask for a job description/project description to determine how closely it matches with the criteria for this level of MBA Placement. Project scope and details can be adjusted if necessary, and we ask you to carefully answer the screening questions. If your job/project description is a good fit for the program, students will be invited to apply to the Project on Riipen, between May 19th-June 19th. *** Please note that your Project might not receive applications*** Accept or decline the student's application within 7 days of receiving Begin work with the student starting July 7th at the latest and ending September 21st at the earliest. Depending on the nature of the Project, students may start work earlier or finish later, but they must be working on your Project for the duration of July 7th to September 21st. Upon completion of the Project, submit feedback on Riipen within 7 days Criteria for Project Acceptance to the MBA Capstone We prioritize organizations that are established and have been operating in North America for a minimum of three years. We prioritize organizations that have at least 3 full-time, permanent employees. We prioritize Projects that involve high-level decision-making, leadership, or strategic responsibilities. The Project should requires the application of MBA-acquired skills in finance related areas, including financial planning, financial analytics, personal or business budget management, investment, etc. The Project should NOT be primarily administrative, clerical, or sales-oriented without a strategic component, we are open to considering Projects that blend strategic and transational tasks.