National MBA Games returns to Western Canada after 8 years

Teams of MBA students from top business schools across Canada will converge in Vancouver this month for annual competition

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 2, 2025 /CNW/ - More than 300 MBA students from 14 universities will compete at the 37th annual National MBA Games hosted by Vancouver's University Canada West (UCW) from January 3 to 5.

The MBA Games, started in 1988 by Queen's University, is an annual competition where MBA students from across Canada compete in academic, athletic and spirit events. The goal of the MBA Games is to foster networking, teamwork and leadership development among future business leaders. It combines academic case competitions, sports events and team-building exercises with the spirit of philanthropy, as teams often raise money for various charities.

The winning school earns the title of MBA Games champion and is given the responsibility of hosting the event the following year. As reigning National champions, UCW is hosting the 2025 competition. In 2024, UCW became the first university in history to hold both the BC and National MBA Games titles simultaneously.

This year's theme, "Digital Equity: Closing the Chasm," will spotlight the next generation of leaders and their innovative approaches to digital equity. The event will showcase emerging talent and their fresh solutions aimed at coming up with practical solutions for open, secure and free digital business systems.

"It is an immense honour for University Canada West to host and participate in the prestigious National MBA Games, a momentous event that brings together the best and brightest minds from across Canada," said UCW President Dr. Bashir Makhoul. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all participating universities, and I look forward to seeing the students' incredible talent and leadership on display."

Competing universities include:

• Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University
• Faculté des sciences de l'administration, Université Laval
• Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta
• McGill Desautels, McGill University
• Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
• Goodman School of Business, Brock University
• DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
• Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University
• Asper Business School, University of Manitoba
• Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
• HEC Montréal
• Bob Gaglardi School of Business, Thompson Rivers University
• Vancouver Island University

About University Canada West (UCW) 

University Canada West (UCW) is an innovative business and technology-oriented institution in Vancouver, Canada, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees for domestic and international students.

UCW offers a range of career-focused programs including, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication, Associate of Arts and Master of Business Administration. Courses are offered at our two downtown Vancouver campuses – our West Pender Campus in the heart of Vancouver's financial district and our state-of-the-art Vancouver House Campus.

SOURCE University Canada West

For media inquiries or to arrange an interview contact Jessica Kerr, UCW Public Relations Manager, at [email protected].