Academic Programs at University of the West

The University of the West is dedicated to transforming lives through relevant programs to succeed in today's job market. We feature small class sizes for a more personal and effective learning environment.

For detailed information on each of the programs, please refer to the corresponding academic department in this site.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Accounting
Computer Information Systems
International Business
Marketing
Psychology
English

Certificate Programs

General Management
Nonprofit Organization Management
Executive Management
Human Resources Management
International Business
Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Computer Information Systems
Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Quantitative Analysis/Analytical Methods
Post-Master of Business Administration (Post-MBA)
Public Safety Administration Certificate Program

Graduate Programs of Study

MBA: Computer Information Systems
MBA: Finance
MBA: International Business
MBA: Nonprofit Organization Management
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Post-MBA Certificates
Graduate-level Certificate Programs in Business Administration
Master of Arts in Religious Studies with Concentration in Buddhist Studies
Master of Arts in Religious Studies with Concentration in Comparative Religious Studies
Master of Divinity in Buddhist Chaplaincy
Master of Arts in Psychology with Concentration in Buddhist Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology with Concentration in Multicultural Counseling Psychology
Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Religious Studies (Emphasis in Buddhism)
Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Religious Studies (Emphasis in Comparative Religions)

University of the West is the only fully accredited Buddhist founded university in Southern California located in the Los Angeles County. At University of the West, we have a holistic approach to education that encompasses the person and their growth.

Our mission statement is to:

Provide a ‘whole person’ education in a context informed by Buddhist wisdom and values.

Facilitate cultural understanding and appreciation between East and West.

A highly qualified faculty and a supportive and physically attractive learning environment are provided so that students can master a body of knowledge, acquire analytical and creative problem-solving and learning skills, cultivate moral and cultural discernment and develop personal and social responsibility.

Enrollment Hotline

Talk to an enrollment counselor.

Call (855)GO-UWEST or 855-468-9378