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Davis University Management

Certificate Program (MCP)

The Davis University Management Certificate Program (MCP) offers low entry barriers, flexibility, and a guaranteed pathway to UBC’s Faculty of Management Master of Management. Designed for students who may not yet meet direct entry requirements, it provides academic preparation, credit transfer options, and comprehensive support (e.g., scholarships, housing). By streamlining the transition to the UBC Faculty of Management, this program serves as an ideal launchpad for students aiming to join a top-tier North American Master of Management program.

This program is pending DOE approval for Title IV Financial Aid Funding. 

Program Highlights

Flexible Learning Modes:

  • The pre-master’s program consists of 6 courses, which can be completed only online.
  • Online students: Can apply and begin the program after completing their last year of undergraduate studies.

Curriculum Structure:

  • 2 graduate-level academic English courses
  • 1 intensive Business communication English course
  • 3 Master of Management core courses (“Key Courses”)

Credit Transfer:

  • Students may transfer the two highest-scoring Key Courses into the UBC Faculty of Management Master of Management program.

Admission Requirements

Academic Background:

  • Open to graduates of 3-year or 4-year bachelor’s programs (no discipline restrictions).
  • Undergraduate GPA: Minimum 75% average in the final two years of study (no work experience required).

Language Proficiency: 

  • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (e.g., TOEFL, PTE) at the time of application.

Students who do not have official language test scores may contact us to request an internal language assessment. 

Simplified Process:

  • No submission required: GMAT/GRE scores, personal statements, recommendation letters, or interviews.

Key Advantages of the Management Certificate Program

✅ Lower thresholds (academic & language) compared to direct UBC Faculty of management Master of Management admission.
✅ Simplified application with no standardized tests or complex documentation.
✅ Seamless progression without re-application or additional language tests.
✅ Cost and time savings through credit transfer and scholarship opportunities.
✅ Tailored support for international students, including guaranteed housing.

Management Certificate Program (MCP) Course Descriptions

Graduate Level – Management Major Courses

Managerial Decision Analysis

This course equips students with a structured framework for analyzing complex managerial decisions. Emphasis is placed on integrating data, ethics, innovation, and organizational behavior into decision-making. Students will explore topics such as planning, leadership, control systems, and global management to develop practical, career-ready skills. Students also examine entrepreneurship and new-venture decision contexts alongside planning, leadership, and global management issues.

Credit Hours: 4

Financial Management

This course examines key financial decisions faced by managers. Topics span capital structure, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation, financial disclosures, internal financing, and international finance, all viewed through a shareholder-value lens. Students will learn how to assess financial performance and apply valuation tools to support strategic investment choices.

Credit Hours: 4

Managerial Statistics & Analytics

This course introduces students to statistical and analytical tools for data-driven decision-making. Through hands-on Excel applications, students will build models, interpret results, and apply techniques such as regression, forecasting, and data mining to solve real-world business problems.

Credit Hours: 4

Graduate Level – English & Writing Courses

Composition I

Students will gain a foundation for University graduate-level writing, valuable for nearly any field. This course focuses not only on writing but also on reading and critically engaging various texts. Students will read and write essays with a variety of rhetorical purposes: Observing, explaining, investigating, evaluating, problem-solving, and arguing. Also includes library and electronic research culminating in research papers.

Credit Hours: 4

Composition II

This course further develops students’ ability to write for University graduate-level academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper.

Credit Hours: 4

Business Communications

This course will enable students to develop communication skills that will be effective in job search, performance, career advancement, and organizational success. Students will develop effective writing, listening, presenting, and interview skills through the process of practice, application, and meaningful feedback.

Credit Hours: 4

Facts of UBC Faculty of Management Master of Management

  1. Program Duration: 12-month full-time program. Graduates are eligible to apply for a 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
  2. Curriculum: 13 courses covering leadership, strategic management, cross-cultural communication, business ethics, and more. Emphasizes practical application through case studies, team projects, and real-world business research.
  3. Lower Living Costs: Affordable compared to Vancouver, ideal for cost-conscious students.
  4. Alumni Network: Leverage UBC’s global alumni connections to join firms like Deloitte or Lululemon, or explore local tech/agricultural sectors.
  5. Career Services: Resume workshops, mock interviews, and job placement support; 50% of graduates secure local roles.

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