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Created by the Canada Wide Media advertising department in partnership with University Canada West Start your future today with a bachelor's degree from UCW V ancouver-based University Canada West (UCW) of fers three undergraduate degree programs that help prepare students for a successful career path in their chosen field. Established in 2004, UCW is a business and tech-oriented institution that of fers undergraduate and graduate degrees for domestic and international students. The university currently of fers three undergraduate programs—Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Ar ts in Business Communication (BABC) and Associate of Ar ts (A A). UCW of fers flexible schedule options with four intakes per year, and the BCom and BABC programs are of fered both online and on- campus. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE UCW's BCom program combines theoretical and practical learning to give students a full understanding of modern business, preparing them for successful careers in business or management. For students looking to focus their degree, UCW of fers two elective areas in the BCom program. The Business Communications elective area prepares students to produce ef fective communications materials for a wide range of contexts and in the framework of business strategy. Accounting skills are consistently in demand, and the Accounting elective area, combined with the rest of the BCom degree program, prepares students for entry into a professional accounting program. Additionally, UCW has an ar ticulation agreement with the Char tered Professional Accounts of British Columbia, and students can transfer UCW credits to the CPA Professional Education Program for some courses. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION UCW's BABC is an interdisciplinary program that helps develop students' understanding and knowledge of media, cultural studies and business. Students refine their core skills in writing and research, equipping them with a comprehensive understanding of all types of business communication. The program includes the Communications Management elective area, which provides relevant training for students interested in learning the skills to manage complex communications projects and depar tments. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS The university's A A program is a two-year degree that prepares students for life as educated people and lays a solid foundation for fur ther study. It is the equivalent to the first two years of a four-year degree in the ar ts and prepares students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program or serves as a credential to enter the labour market. Interested in learning more about University Canada West? Register for an upcoming open house at ucanwest.ca/about/visit-us. For more information about UCW's undergraduate programs, visit ucanwest.ca/undergraduate- programs. ucanwest @university_canada_west @ucanwest Undergraduate programs are an essential way for students to gain the practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge needed to launch their careers. SPONSORED REPORT