The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) have announced a new academic partnership.
The collaboration will see LCV serve as the Vancouver location for UNBC's 21-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, while facilitating a transition for students from LCV's Associate of Arts degree to UNBC's Bachelor of Commerce program.
Jason Dewling, chief learning officer and executive vice-president of LCI Education, said the partnership's will enhance access to educational opportunities.
“Both organizations are committed to providing access to further education,” Dewling said. “This partnership gives our students a pathway into UNBC programs, and it gives UNBC students access to the MBA program in the City of Vancouver.”
UNBC president Geoff Payne highlighted the innovative potential of the partnership. “By offering the opportunity for students to ladder into UNBC’s Bachelor of Commerce program and bringing the University’s MBA program to LCV’s Vancouver campus, we are harnessing the energy of our collaborative network,” he said. “Together, we are enhancing an innovative and supportive learning ecosystem that will empower future leaders and drive regional growth.”
Under the new agreement, students who complete LCV’s 18-month Associate of Arts program can transfer directly into the third year of UNBC’s Bachelor of Commerce program, facilitating a smooth academic transition.
“To achieve a sustainable future, graduates need to be able to visualize and design that future,” said Ron Camp, dean of UNBC’s Faculty of Business and Economics. “LCV’s focus on design thinking will enhance discussions in our classes, positioning both institutions as leaders in designing a sustainable future for B.C. and beyond.”
Jamie Kemp, chief academic officer at LCV, said the two schools are aligned. “We share a common vision of providing quality education and fostering student success,” Kemp noted. “Graduates from our Associate of Arts program will feel ‘at home’ in the third year of UNBC’s Bachelor of Commerce program.”
For more information on UNBC’s MBA program, visit UNBC MBA. For details on LCV’s Associate of Arts degree program, visit LCV Associate of Arts.
