Achieve Your Possible
Yorkville University’s commitment to relevant, achievable, and quality education isn’t just a response to recent trends—it’s a principle we’ve embodied for decades.
Over the years, we’ve innovated numerous first-of-their-kind programs; helping expand Canada’s educational landscape, while delivering against the goals of our students.
Our highly accredited programs are not only more accessible compared to traditional universities, but the flexibility through which we deliver these programs ensures that education enhances lives, instead of interrupting them.
With Yorkville University, education isn’t just about acquiring knowledge—it’s about integrating learning into the realities of real life. We’re here to empower learners to make the changes they seek; ensuring that every student can achieve their possible.
Meet Our President
Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes brings 25 years of progressive, academic leadership to her role as President and Vice Chancellor of Yorkville University, where she will continue to act as one of Canada’s leading voices on academic integrity and innovation in education.
Under her 10-year stewardship as Founding Dean of the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, Lang’s MBA in Sustainable Commerce was ranked first in Canada and in the top 10 globally by national ‘clean capitalism’ business magazine, Corporate Knights.
As Yorkville University’s President and Vice Chancellor, Dr. Christensen Hughes likewise intends to play a ground-breaking role in Canadian higher education, leveraging the full potential of the school’s flexible, accessible and exceptionally small class setting to maximize innovation and student success.
Dr. Christensen Hughes is passionate about supporting students who have a laser focus on life change, career choice or advancement, and is thrilled to be leading an educational institution tailor-made to facilitate their success. Part of her vision is to deepen Yorkville’s relationships with community partners, with the goal of improving student opportunities for work-integrated learning, including internships and projects, ensuring a greater degree of experiential learning, integration within the community and improved employment prospects post-graduation.
Mission Statement
Yorkville University Advantage
Yorkville University programs are aimed at helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. Online or in class, across Canada, Yorkville University’s programs are flexible, fast paced and above all, lead to transformation through education.
Flexibility
Flexible Learning
Course scheduling and online course options allow you to make time for part-time work and other life priorities while completing your program.
Accelerated Programs
Graduate faster with our year-round study option. We also provide optimum credit transfers based on your previous learning.
Year-Round Start Dates
Start your program as soon as you are ready with various start dates throughout the year.
Resources & Support
Student Assistance
Our program advisors assist you every step of the way in your academic journey, from finding the right program to graduation, and beyond.
Student Success Centre
Get 24/7 online support, access to writing and math labs, and links to tutoring and one-on-one support.
Career Services
We assist you in creating impactful resumes, cover letters and portfolios, prepare you for interviews, and help find work opportunities that match your ambition.
Enhanced Learning
Small Class Sizes
Get personalized attention in an average class size of 20 students and learn through active participation.
Networking
Build lifelong relationships with students and professors as part of teamwork, discussions and assignments.
Experienced Faculty
Benefit from the knowledge of experienced faculty who use their expertise to help you achieve your own career goals.
Core Values
Fuel Learning Potential
- We ensure that the student experience is at the centre of what we do
- We foster an environment that builds confidence, enhances strengths and talents, and inspires achievement
Own Our Impact
- We commit to integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct
- We consider the immediate and lasting impact of our actions on learners, our communities, and the environment
- We reflect and seek feedback to improve and transform
Build Inclusive Communities
- We ensure that all individuals are valued, respected, and included
- We expect everyone to contribute their best efforts by supporting, uplifting, motivating, and collaborating with one another
- We achieve and celebrate success together
Embrace Purposeful Curiosity
- We ask questions, explore different perspectives, and seize opportunities to drive creativity, innovation, and growth
- We embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning
Government Approvals
Yorkville University is dedicated to delivering personal and professional growth through flexible higher education for the betterment of students, families and communities in British Columbia.
Yorkville University offers the Bachelor of Business Administration programs under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education after having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister.
The term “university” is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education after having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister.
The Province of British Columbia has approved Yorkville University to offer the following programs:
Bachelor of Business Administration
- General (Without Specialization)
- Specialization in Accounting
- Specialization in Project Management
- Specialization in Supply Chain Management
- Specialization in Energy Management
Yorkville University is dedicated to facilitating the betterment of students, families and communities, in Ontario, the rest of Canada, and around the world. The University aims to provide its students with the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, through its rigorous yet flexible higher education programs.
Yorkville University has been granted consent by the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development to offer the following program:
Bachelor of Business Administration
- Specialization in Project Management
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Bachelor of Interior Design
The institution has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) to offer the BBA for a 7-year term starting 04/06/2017 and the BID for a 5-year term starting 04/06/2017 (consent extended until 8/31/2023) and the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020.
Yorkville University is dedicated to the personal and professional growth of working adults in New Brunswick, across Canada and throughout the world, through rigorous academic preparation. In New Brunswick, all programs are delivered online, allowing students to balance work or family commitments with their academic schedule.
The Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, granted designation status for Yorkville University to operate as a program granting institution authorized to offer the following programs from New Brunswick:
Bachelor of Business Administration
- General (Without Specialization)
Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Specialization in Leadership in Learning
- Specialization in Educational Administration
Master of Education in Adult Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Leadership in Social Justice
Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Teaching and Learning
Professional Designations
Employers value graduates who are members of relevant professional associations and who demonstrate a commitment to upgrading their professional skills. Yorkville University graduates fulfill some of the prerequisites to apply to become a Chartered Professional Accountant, Professional Project Manager, K-12 Principal or Registered Psychotherapist, amongst other career-enhancing possibilities.
Additionally, some Yorkville University programs are also recognized or accredited by industry associations and allow graduates to apply for professional membership.
Board of Governors
The role of Yorkville University’s Board of Governors is to provide guidance, feedback, and periodic advice with respect to operations, planning, student services, faculty and program development, and external relations.
Senior Leadership
Locations
Vancouver, British Columbia
Yorkville University’s west coast campus is located in beautiful Vancouver, a global city with strong cultural connections to the Asia-Pacific region.
Toronto, Ontario
Yorkville University’s central campus is located in Toronto, a vibrant, multicultural, global hub for business and design with a renowned quality of life.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Yorkville University was founded in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 2004. Today the city hosts most of our online programs.