UFV BBA program first to receive EPAS accreditation in Western Canada

The UFV School of Business has been awarded EPAS accreditation for its BBA program.

EPAS is an international program accreditation system operated by EFMD. EPAS standards ensure that programs are designed and delivered so that they are both academically rigorous and have practical relevance.

Dr. Frank Ulbrich, Director of the School of Business, says: “Receiving EPAS accreditation for our Bachelor of Business Administration program marks a milestone in our commitment to provide an excellent education and to develop individuals to achieve leadership, management, global citizenship, and employability potential. All our stakeholders will benefit from this global recognition, assuring them that UFV offers a business-relevant and academically rigorous program.”

Jens Tøndel, EPAS Director at EFMD, adds: “We are delighted to welcome University of the Fraser Valley School of Business in Canada to the community of EPAS accredited programmes. The Bachelor of Business Administration programme has a very respectable local reputation, strong corporate connections and has been successful in attracting international students.”

The EPAS community represents some of the very best institutions in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South America and Asia as well as Australia.