University of Quebec and University Consortium

What University of Quebec and University Consortium does

University Consortium of Americas (UCA) is a not-for-profit foundation founded in 2000 and headquartered in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with an additional U.S. office in Sarasota, Florida, and a China contact office. UCA acts as an interface and project manager between North American universities and foreign institutions, helping them run joint academic programs, train faculty, and exchange information and resources. Its core activities include facilitating international university partnerships (with named members such as SUNY, McGill, UQAM, Concordia Wisconsin, LIM College, Excelsior College, Tsinghua University, Harbin Institute of Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, European Business School France, ULB Belgium, and Universidad APEC and UNPHU in the Dominican Republic), delivering the Post-MBA Business in China program featuring on-site industrial visits, producing free downloadable teaching materials and e-books, supporting academic journals, and maintaining the IMBA International MBA Association, a LinkedIn-based community with 3,800 MBA professionals from 195 countries.

The organization is governed by a board of uncompensated academics across multiple countries and is associated with Institut Fidal Inc. (a Canadian non-profit) and Prosper Management (a Canadian advisory group). Chairman Dr. Prosper Bernard (also referred to as Dr. Prosper M. Bernard, Jr., recently nominated as Vice-Chairman of the board) is a Fulbright scholar who has taught at CUNY and NYU. No proprietary technology, software, or AI capability is documented; the platform is a content-and-coordination layer built on a WordPress website and LinkedIn community rather than a technology product.

UCA's revenue model is not publicly disclosed and appears primarily non-monetized: programs, teaching materials, case studies, and e-books are offered free of charge, with registration required for downloads. With 13 employees and no disclosed revenue, funding, or monetization, the organization operates as a small academic facilitation foundation supported by board governance and associated entities rather than as a revenue-generating enterprise.

Name

University of Quebec and University Consortium

Legal name

University Consortium of Americas

Website

https://universityconsortium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

University Consortium of Americas (UCA) is a Montréal-based not-for-profit foundation that coordinates international higher education partnerships between North American and foreign universities, running joint programs, faculty training, and the Post-MBA Business in China program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Articulation & Credit Transfer Partnerships (EDAIABAE)

Keywords

• International higher education
• University consortium services
• Academic exchange programs
• Joint university programs
• Executive MBA programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Program Facilitation Services: UCA helps universities run joint programs and facilitates international education initiatives between North American and foreign universities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

University Consortium of Americas (UCA) is a not-for-profit foundation that acts as the interface and project manager between North American universities and foreign universities, helping them run joint academic programs, train faculty, and exchange information and resources. It delivers the Post-MBA Business in China program with on-site international missions, business meetings, and industrial visits, alongside specialized conferences, free downloadable teaching materials and e-books, the IMBA International MBA Association networking community, and academic journal support. UCA maintains special programs in China in partnership with prestigious Chinese universities including Tsinghua University and Harbin Institute of Technology.

Product overview

University Consortium of Americas (UCA) is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to international higher education. The organization operates as a platform offering multiple interconnected services: it facilitates international university joint programs and acts as project manager for cross-border academic collaborations; delivers the Post-MBA Business in China program featuring on-site industrial visits and business meetings; provides free teaching materials including case studies, Excel exercises, and MSU cases available in multiple languages; publishes free e-books on historical and contemporary China topics; maintains the IMBA International MBA Association LinkedIn community connecting MBA professionals globally; and supports academic journals including the Journal of Global Management Research. UCA serves as a link between North American universities and foreign institutions, particularly Chinese universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post-MBA Business in China Program A specialized program bringing MBA students and alumni on international missions to meet businesspeople and learn how to do business in China, including industrial visits and business meetings; delivered in partnership with Chinese universities including Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen Graduate School.
• International University Joint Programs Core service in which UCA helps universities in different countries run joint programs, train faculty, and exchange information and resources; UCA acts as interface and project manager for these cross-border academic collaborations.
• IMBA International MBA Association A LinkedIn-based professional association for MBA holders, connecting 3,800+ members across 195 countries to facilitate networking and communication among business professionals worldwide.
• Free E-Books Free downloadable books about China including 'Je me souviens' (French), 'Love at a time of war' (English), and 'Canadians in China' (Mandarin) covering historical perspectives on Canadians in China during the Japanese invasion.
• Teaching Materials Free downloadable educational documents including Excel exercises, case studies (Bombardier), decision-making materials, MSU case studies, and web survey resources available in multiple languages.
• Academic Journal Support UCA supports the Journal of Global Management Research (gmrjournal.uqam.ca, hosted at UQAM) and International Journal of Science Research and Technology through its consortium network.
• China Business Conferences Conferences on doing business in China, including topics such as 'How to do business in China during American protectionism' delivered by Dr. Prosper Bernard.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State University of New York (SUNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor US university system with which UCA has established member/associate relationship for joint international education initiatives.
• Tsinghua University (China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious Chinese university partner for UCA's special programs in China, one of China's top institutions.
• Harbin Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for UCA's Post-MBA Business in China program delivery, including Shenzhen Graduate School location.
• China University of Mining and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese university member with collaborative programs and Mandarin language teaching materials developed through UCA.
• University of Québec at Montreal (UQAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian university partner hosting the Journal of Global Management Research and participating in executive MBA international missions.
• McGill University (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember institution in UCA's network of university partners.
• Universidad APEC (Dominican Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American university member of the consortium network.
• European Business School (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean business school member of the university consortium.
• LIM College (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS fashion business school member in the consortium network.
• Excelsior College (New York)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS college member enabling credit transfers to American universities.
• Concordia University WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS university member of the consortium network.
• Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian university member of the consortium network.
• Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (Dominican Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDominican university member in the consortium network.
• Journal of Global Management ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer-reviewed journal supported by UCA, hosted at UQAM (gmrjournal.uqam.ca).
• International Journal Of Science Research And TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic journal supported by UCA through the consortium network.
• Institut Fidal Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated organization based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, recognized as a non-profit and charitable organization by Canada Revenue Agency. Publishes books on historical topics and supports education projects in many countries.
• Prosper Management Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian group providing assistance to businesses and education institutions, associated with UCA through common leadership.
• IMBA International MBA AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinkedIn professional association with 3,800 MBA members from 195 countries, facilitated by UCA to enable networking among business professionals with MBA degrees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institute of International Education (IIE): US-based nonprofit that manages international academic exchange programs, including the Fulbright Program and the Generation Study Abroad initiative — directly comparable to UCA's role as a coordinator of cross-border university partnerships and faculty/student exchanges.
• AACSB International: Global membership association that accredits business schools and connects MBA programs internationally — comparable to UCA's management-focused international university network and Journal of Global Management Research.
• Universitas 21 (U21): Global network of research universities that facilitates joint programs, student mobility, and faculty collaboration across member institutions — structurally comparable to UCA's cross-border university consortium model.
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Membership association for international educators that advances international education and exchange through advocacy, training, and a professional network — comparable to UCA in operating a membership-based community focused on international higher education.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Nonprofit that operates study abroad and intercultural exchange programs, sending students on international missions and partnering with universities worldwide — directly comparable to UCA's executive MBA mission model.
• World Education Services (WES): Nonprofit that evaluates international academic credentials and helps international students gain access to US and Canadian higher education — comparable to UCA's credit-transfer pathway services for international students.
• Worldwide Universities Network (WUN): Partnership of research universities that enables collaborative research, faculty exchange, and student mobility — directly comparable to UCA's joint-program and faculty-training facilitation role.
• University Alliance: Consortium of universities offering joint online programs and shared faculty resources — comparable to UCA's consortium model for delivering coordinated academic programs across member institutions.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Large established company offering language training, study abroad, and cultural exchange programs globally — overlaps with UCA's international education mission but operates at much greater scale and as a for-profit.

Emerging players

• CIS Abroad: Provider of study abroad and internship programs partnering with US universities to send students overseas — partially comparable to UCA's international mission programs for MBA students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-quebec-and-university-consortium

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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