Are you experiencing challenges or changes in your organization related to team structure, leadership or change management? Learners at University Canada West will applying strategic management tools, current management theories and rigorous analysis to provide you with a clear picture of your current state, and recommendations on how to achieve your desired state.

This semester students working in groups of 5 to 6 will apply their knowledge in digital marketing to help your organization develop a digital marketing campaign, develop a strategic digital marketing plan, or solve a current digital marketing challenge. Students explore proven practical examples of strategy selection, implementation, and management, and how competitive advantage is created and leveraged over time and distance in the context of rapidly evolving technologies and practice.

This semester, MBA students working in small groups will apply their marketing knowledge to help your organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic marketing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. The students will use marketing research, strategy, digital promotional tools and marketing best practices to create a report and presentation.

Students participating in this project will: Apply emotional intelligence and DEI frameworks to evaluate organizational practices. Conduct document and policy analysis, reviewing job postings, hiring practices, training manuals, and other publicly available materials. Identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities to enhance leadership effectiveness, inclusivity, and workplace culture. Deliver actionable, research-informed recommendations that help organizations integrate EI and DEI principles into leadership and HR processes. Communicate findings clearly through concise reports and presentations, providing insights that are practical and easy for companies to implement. Value to Companies: Gain an external, research-informed perspective on leadership and HR practices. Receive tangible recommendations for the company to apply EI and DEI practices Support organizational goals in inclusive leadership, employee engagement, and culture enhancement. Access a pool of future leaders trained in EI and DEI, who can bring innovative ideas to the organization.

Are you experiencing challenges or changes in your organization related to team structure, leadership or change management? Learners at University Canada West will applying strategic management tools, current management theories and rigorous analysis to provide you with a clear picture of your current state, and recommendations on how to achieve your desired state.

Our students will be working on topics ranging from creating employee wellness/wellbeing programs, creating compensation packages for unionized and non-unionized environments, and designing occupational health and safety policies.

This experience matches final-year MBA Graduate students specializing in HR Strategy with clients who would benefit from in depth analysis around an HR process. Students will collaborate with industry professionals over a 6-7 week period starting October 18th 2025, culminating December 6th 2025. Learners will apply their knowledge of HR metrics analysis, strategy development, and recruitment benchmarking to provide valuable insights to organizations. The focus is on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enabling students to offer data-driven recommendations that enhance organizational effectiveness without direct implementation. Students will meet with you during the week of October 18th to align with you on what will be most impactful to your business, and to align on the work that they will undertake over the next 6-7 weeks. Students will meet with you during the week of November 1st 2025 to provide their initial findings and propose their direction/topic for the final deliverable, based on your business needs. Students will present you with a final report on the agreed upon topic, and present their findings and recommendations for future action during the week of December 6th - 12.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from University Canada West to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program wish to understand contemporary organizations, their work culture and the role of HR within the Canadian workplace. Taking an applied approach students create and design strategies, policies, procedures, systems, and structures, required to successfully operate in a business context. Students also critically examine the key OBHR tools considered as set of business “best practices” to support and advise managers/leaders, employees to be successful in the Canadian work environment.

MBA students specializing in Sustainable Marketing combine strong analytical skills with creative problem-solving to tackle sustainability challenges. Using data-driven insights, they embed environmental principles into holistic marketing strategies. Through collaboration with stakeholders, they design ethical consumer engagement practices, develop green branding and communication frameworks, and propose actionable solutions that foster responsible growth while enhancing an organization’s sustainable impact.

This experience invites industry professionals to collaborate with small teams of marketing students eager to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. Learners possess skills in sales and marketing, business strategy, communication, and research, enabling them to tackle marketing opportunities or challenges your organization faces. By leveraging marketing research, strategy, and digital promotional tools, students will develop actionable insights and strategic plans tailored to your business needs.

This experience invites industry professionals to collaborate with small teams of learners who are well-versed in digital marketing strategies. These learners are equipped to tackle real-world challenges by developing comprehensive digital marketing campaigns, crafting strategic plans, or addressing specific digital marketing issues your organization faces. By leveraging their understanding of strategy selection, implementation, and management, learners can help your organization gain a competitive edge in the fast-paced digital landscape.

The BUSI 660, a capstone project-based course, is designed for students in the final term of their MBA program. The course has a strong analytical, applied, and experiential orientation. Students work in groups of 4-5 to focus on a challenge/opportunity for the business. The students' process - and ultimate deliverable will include a current analysis of the business, problem or opportunity identification, research (as applicable), recommended solutions/strategy with implementation plan, budget and finally, risk identification and mitigation strategies (again, as applicable). The project can be for a Canadian business of any size, however enterprises run by solo-preneurs would probably not provide the necessary scope.

Ready to take your organization to the next level? Partner with my MBA student-consulting teams from University Canada West .- a leading Canadian Business School. Over one semester, a student-led team can evaluate your business strategy and propose practical ways to strengthen your market position. We’ll connect with you as needed through virtual tools to keep the work efficient and on track. Our student-teams bring international perspectives and experience as well as entrepreneurial, ethical and innovative thinking. They can conduct a focused analysis, deliver strategic recommendations with realistic options, and outline a road map tailored to your context—developed in consultation with you. What we need from you: a specific question, challenge, or opportunity to anchor the project. We’ll take it from there!

Are you experiencing a finance, marketing, operation or HR related challenge in your current business processes? Consult with graduate level MBA students completing this capstone level course at The University of Canada West. The course has a strong analytical, applied, and experiential orientation. Students work in groups of 4-5 to focus on a challenge/opportunity for the business. The students' process - and ultimate deliverable will include a current analysis of the business, problem or opportunity identification, research (as applicable), recommended solutions/strategy with implementation plan, budget and finally, risk identification and mitigation strategies (again, as applicable). The project can be for a Canadian business of any size, however enterprises run by solo-preneurs would probably not provide the necessary scope.

Learners who complete a course in Sustainable Marketing gain the ability to integrate sustainability principles into marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with globalized value exchange, environmental responsibility, equitable business practices, ethical consumption, and quality of life. Companies will benefit significantly from learners with expertise in Sustainable Marketing by gaining an improved brand reputation, increased competitive advantage, and access to a growing segment of eco-conscious consumers. These learners can also help mitigate ethical and environmental risks, ensuring the company's long-term sustainability and profitability in a marketplace where sustainability is an increasingly critical factor influencing consumer choices and corporate success.

Managing a cross-cultural organization is not a simple task. Different cultures make different assumptions when they have to make decisions. Companies must make sure that employees with different cultures work together at their best. Ignoring cross-cultural issues might cause severe damages to the organization. In this course, students will identify and examine current trends and issues as they pertain to hiring/retaining/motivating a team or key individuals in this context. Students in teams of five (each with a team lead) from University Canada West will develop an action plan that addresses a leadership or management challenge currently faced by your organization. Based on the information you provide, consultant teams will deliver an action plan that accounts for your unique circumstances and outlines a path to a more engaged and productive team.

This semester students working in groups of 4-6 members. They will apply their knowledge in marketing to help your organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic marketing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. The students will use marketing research, strategy, digital promotional tools, and marketing best practices to create a report and presentation.

MBA students in BUSI 660 – Small Business Management are equipped with practical consulting skills to help small businesses identify challenges, explore growth opportunities, and develop actionable solutions. Students apply analytical frameworks , conduct market and industry research , and develop strategic recommendations tailored to a business’s needs. By working with our learners, companies will receive data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and practical solutions to enhance their business operations, marketing strategies, and financial sustainability.

Looking to elevate your organization and bring it to the next level? Bring on graduate students from University Canada West to be your student-consultants to evaluate your organization's business strategy and to propose approaches to improve the firm's market position. Students will work on one main project over the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. The teams will apply their international and entrepreneurial knowledge as MBA students with critical analyses/strategies/design skills to develop ideas in your organization. The teams will complete an analysis, provide strategic recommendations and practical options, and recommend an action plan appropriate to your business situation in consultation with you. As a participating organization, you will provide a specific question, business issue/ challenge, or opportunity that will be the focus of the student team review.

MBA students in BUSI 660 – Small Business Management are equipped with practical consulting skills to help small businesses identify challenges, explore growth opportunities, and develop actionable solutions. Students apply analytical frameworks , conduct market and industry research , and develop strategic recommendations tailored to a business’s needs. By working with our learners, companies will receive data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and practical solutions to enhance their business operations, marketing strategies, and financial sustainability.

Do you have an e-Commerce / Digital Marketing challenge you would like to tackle? In the course, student-consultants will develop a digital marketing plan and devise a strategy to drive more traffic, customer leads, and / or online sales. The students come with knowledge of all major aspects of digital marketing, including selling products and services online, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and executing pay per click advertising. They synthesize this understanding to apply digital marketing principles, techniques and tools towards developing more effective and complete marketing programs.

This experience is designed to connect industry professionals with learners who have been trained in marketing strategies, characterizing identification of opportunities with target markets, and realization of value propositions through marketing mix articulated in product, price, place, and promotion (4Ps), or customer value, costs, convenience, and communications (4Cs). Learners are equipped to analyze business / market environments, develop comprehensive marketing plans, and implement sustainable and inclusive marketing practices. By collaborating with learners, companies can gain fresh insights and innovative solutions tailored to their specific marketing opportunities and challenges, ensuring alignment with ethical, legal, and sustainable business practices.

Is your business experiencing challenges around strategic positioning in a competitive landscape? MBA students at the University Canada West are prepared to analyze your key business challenges, and provide actionable recommendations. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. The teams will apply their diverse entrepreneurial knowledge as students with critical analyses/strategies/design skills to develop ideas in your organization. The teams will complete an analysis, provide strategic recommendations and practical options, and recommend an action plan appropriate to your business situation in consultation with you. As a participating organization, you will provide a specific question, business issue/ challenge, or opportunity that will be the focus of the student team review.

Is your business experiencing challenges around strategic positioning in a competitive landscape? MBA students at the University Canada West are prepared to analyze your key business challenges, and provide actionable recommendations. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. The teams will apply their diverse entrepreneurial knowledge as students with critical analyses/strategies/design skills to develop ideas in your organization. The teams will complete an analysis, provide strategic recommendations and practical options, and recommend an action plan appropriate to your business situation in consultation with you. As a participating organization, you will provide a specific question, business issue/ challenge, or opportunity that will be the focus of the student team review.

This semester MBA-level students working in groups of 5 to 7 will apply their knowledge in digital marketing to help your organization develop a digital marketing campaign, develop a strategic digital marketing plan, or solve a current digital marketing challenge. Students explore proven practical examples of strategy selection, implementation, and management, and how competitive advantage is created and leveraged over time and distance in the context of rapidly evolving technologies and practice.

This semester MBA students working in small groups will apply their knowledge in marketing to help your organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic marketing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. The students will use marketing research, strategy, digital promotional tools, and marketing best practices to create a report and presentation.

Are you experiencing challenges or seeing opportunities for your organization in relation to business development and growth, strategy, marketing, operations, or so? Graduate-level students at University Canada West (UCW) are here to help , who are in the final year of their MBA, and oftentimes bring along extensive industry experience as well. Over the course of the term, students will work with you to conduct organizational diagnosis to identify challenges and opportunities facing your organization, prepare a project proposal that addresses your objectives and needs, and give insights and recommendations as informed by thorough analysis for your organization. The deliverables typically include presentations (e.g., for proposal, progress update, and final) and a professional write-up. We are looking to collaborate with businesses that meet the following criteria: 1. The business should be a legally registered and ongoing small business . A new start-up or business is welcome. 2. The business should be based in Canada (P.S. For UCW is based in Vancouver, BC, business with operation and/or customer/supplier connections in Vancouver or BC could be additionally benefited). 3. The business owner should be willing to work with up to 4-6 student groups (around 3-5 students per group) throughout the duration of the term. Communication would mostly be conducted on Riipen. 4. The business owner should be willing to spend approximately an hour per week (on average) speaking with students, responding to their queries, etc. 5. For the purpose of confidentiality and data privacy, it is expected that the business owner will provide a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) form that students and the business owner will sign. 6. If the business owner agrees to the points mentioned above, the business owner will have an initial virtual meeting through a video call with the course instructor. The course instructor will discuss the details of the course, expectations, etc., and will answer any questions or concerns of the business owner.

The BUSI 660, a capstone project-based course, is designed for students in the final term of their MBA program. The course has a strong analytical, applied, and experiential orientation. Students work in groups of 4-6 to focus on a challenge/opportunity for the business. The students' process - and ultimate deliverable will include a current analysis of the business, problem or opportunity identification, research (as applicable), recommended solutions/strategy with an implementation plan, budget and finally, risk identification and mitigation strategies (again, as applicable). The project can be for a Canadian business of any size as long as the business is showing revenue.

Students will develop a comprehensive HR strategic analysis for an industry partner . HR is core to the achievement of long-term organizational success at every step from effectively implementing business strategies to attracting, developing, evaluating, motivating and retaining talent. This course constitutes part of three elective courses offered for students wishing to achieve their CPHR designation upon fulfilment of their MBA requirements. Talent Management serves as a foundational course for students who wish to understand contemporary organizations, their work culture and the role of HR within the Canadian workplace. Taking an applied approach, students design strategies, policies, procedures, systems and structures required to successfully operate in a business context. Students also examine the key OBHR tools considered as a set of business“best practices” to support and advise managers/leaders and employees to be successful in the contemporary work environment.

This unpaid experience offers companies the opportunity to collaborate with learners for 1-2 hours weekly over a three-month period, with a strong emphasis on guided collaboration and research-focused outcomes. Learners bring foundational skills in employee well-being, compensation strategies, and labor relations, applying these concepts to real-world projects. Through this partnership, learners will rely on employer guidance to navigate organizational contexts and refine solutions tailored to workplace needs. The collaboration focuses on fostering supportive workplace cultures, optimizing performance systems, and ensuring compliance with HR legislation, ensuring mutual value and professional growth.