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.

The MBA students are in a capstone project-based course, 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.

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.

MBA students specializing in Sustainable Marketing bring a unique blend of analytical rigor and creative problem-solving to address sustainability challenges. Leveraging data-driven insights, they integrate Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality (EDII) principles into comprehensive marketing strategies. By collaborating with stakeholders, these learners develop ethical consumer engagement approaches, create green branding and messaging frameworks, and propose practical, real-world solutions that can be directly implemented to drive responsible growth and strengthen your organization’s sustainable impact.