Accredited | Industry-Relevant | Globally Focused
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at University Canada West (UCW) offers a comprehensive foundation in contemporary business practices with a strong focus on real-world application, ethical leadership, and global commerce. Based in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, this program is ACBSP-accredited and designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in business, management, and entrepreneurship.
Recognized by Industry Leaders
UCW’s BCom program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and holds the NCMA designation from CIM | Chartered Managers Canada.
What You Will Learn
Graduates of the BCom program will be able to:
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Apply managerial and financial tools to solve real-world business challenges
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Research and analyze business systems within local and global contexts
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Develop and implement strategic business proposals and projects
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Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
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Use ethical and legal reasoning in business decision-making
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Collaborate effectively in multicultural and team-oriented environments
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Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective problem-solving skills
Program Structure & Elective Specialization
The program follows a structured curriculum covering:
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Accounting & Finance
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Marketing & Strategic Management
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Business Law & Ethics
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Organizational Behavior
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International Business
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Operations Management
Elective Area: Accounting
Accounting is one of the most sought-after skill sets in the business world. UCW’s Accounting elective prepares you for CPA pathways, ensuring you graduate ready to pursue professional accounting designations.
Pathway to CPA Designation (Chartered Professional Accountant)
Thanks to an articulation agreement with CPA British Columbia, eligible UCW students can transfer completed courses directly into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP).
This means you can:
✅ Fulfill CPA PEP prerequisites during your BCom program
✅ Save time and money by fast-tracking your CPA journey
✅ Complete any missing CPA prerequisites directly at UCW
Why Choose UCW’s BCom Program?
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Accredited by ACBSP and NCMA
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Pathway to CPA certification in British Columbia
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Strong emphasis on practical skills and applied learning
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Access to CIM | Chartered Managers Canada membership and events
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Study in a vibrant, diverse city at the center of global business trends
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Delivered in both online and on-campus formats for flexibility
Launch Your Career with a Business Degree Built for the Future
Join a program that combines academic excellence, industry relevance, and career acceleration. The UCW Bachelor of Commerce will give you the skills and credentials to succeed in today’s fast-paced business world.
- Academic Requirement: Student must complete grade 12 with minimum 60%.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.5 (6.0), Duolingo: 110 (100), PTE: 61 (60), TOEFL: 88 (20)
How to Request a Refund
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Log in to the MyUCW portal.
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Fill out the Program Withdrawal Request form and drop your course by the Drop/Add deadline.
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Get approval from the Registrar’s Office.
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Complete the Refund Request form on MyUCW and upload any supporting evidence.
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Email updates or questions to refunds@ucanwest.ca as soon as they arise.
What Fees Are Deducted
Before you receive any refund, UCW will subtract:
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Your original application fee
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The refund processing fee
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Compulsory registration fees
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Charges for any extra services you used
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Wire-transfer or credit-card refund fees
How and When You’ll Get Your Money
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Refunds go back through the same payment method you used.
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All refunds are paid in Canadian dollars (CAD).
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If you’re using a foreign bank account, the exchange rate at the time of refund applies.
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Please send all required documents quickly—UCW may cancel your request if paperwork is delayed.
Visa or Study Permit Refusal
If IRCC denies your study permit or visa within one year of your latest Letter of Acceptance, you qualify for a refund. To apply:
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Submit your Refund Request form on MyUCW within five business days of the refusal.
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Provide one of these as proof:
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The original IRCC refusal letter (paper)
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An electronic copy of that letter
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The original IRCC email decision, with full headers and routing information
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Make sure to meet all deadlines and keep UCW informed of any changes!
- Application Fee: $0
- LOA Deposit: $7,900
- Annual Tuition Fee: $20,061
- Total Tuition Fee: $84,760
- Course Duration: 4 years
- Credentials: Bachelor
- Intake: September
Checklist
- CV/Resume (Dates of education and experience must be mentioned in MM-YYYY format)
Example: Job from MM-YYYY --- to MM-YYYY
- Valid passport copy
- Academic documents (Bachelor transcripts and certificate + Senior secondary certificate/WAEC/12th)
- Medium of instructions letter: IELTS/ PTE / TOEFL
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
- Stamped copy of visa
- LOI
- Study permit
- Canadian Address:
- Canadian Contact No: