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.

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.

Looking for partner organizations for a Strategic Management / Corporate Strategy Course that i'll be teaching to MBA Students at University Canada West in Vancouver. Partner with our student project for a strategic analysis aligned with your assignment rubric. The team will conduct a comprehensive examination within a 12-page limit , following a structured report format. The suggested structure includes an Executive Summary, Vision, Mission, Goals, and Situation Analysis, External Analysis, Internal Analysis, and Performance Assessment. The students will use exhibits to support their analysis, guided by your input, focusing on key areas such as opportunities, threats, strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance. The analysis will conclude with concise preliminary options and recommendations for the strategic initiative, ensuring alignment with your organizational objectives. This collaborative effort promises actionable insights to drive strategic growth.

Looking for partner organizations for a Strategic Management / Corporate Strategy Course that i'll be teaching to MBA Students at University Canada West in Vancouver. Partner with our student project for a strategic analysis aligned with your assignment rubric. The team will conduct a comprehensive examination within a 12-page limit , following a structured report format. The suggested structure includes an Executive Summary, Vision, Mission, Goals, and Situation Analysis, External Analysis, Internal Analysis, and Performance Assessment. The students will use exhibits to support their analysis, guided by your input, focusing on key areas such as opportunities, threats, strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance. The analysis will conclude with concise preliminary options and recommendations for the strategic initiative, ensuring alignment with your organizational objectives. This collaborative effort promises actionable insights to drive strategic growth.