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.

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 Fall 2025 Term, which runs from September 29th to December 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 August 27th - September 20th. *** Please note that your Project might not receive applications*** Accept or decline the student's application within 5 days of receiving Begin work with the student starting September 29th at the latest and ending December 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 September 29th to December 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.