Union University of California
Union University of California is a
non-denominational, comprehensive, Christian online university. Its headquarter is located in Westminster, California. Since 1986 UUC has been a leader in educating and equipping individuals for impact in ministries and the marketplace.
Mission Statement
The School of Innovation and Management (SIM) prepares individuals to thrive in today’s global economy. We envision our graduates contributing to the flourishing of their organizations, communities, and countries. SIM offers modern, flexible, and U.S.-accredited certificates and degrees taught from a whole person education perspective and focused on increasing uniquely human skills. The aim of SIM is to prepare graduates for impactful professions and meaningful lives in a changing world.
Why Study at SIM?
Quality Programs
SIM prepares leaders to thrive in an ever-changing world through intensive learning, global experiences, and deep skills for lifelong impact. Our graduates can continue their education in the United States or anywhere else that recognizes a U.S. degree.
Flexible Schedule
SIM offers self-paced, competency-based online programs. Students can complete the program on their own schedule and at their own pace. You can take a shorter or a longer time to complete a course depending on your circumstance.
Career Preparedness
SIM programs are marketplace-driven and help prepare students to enter or advance in their careers. Through courses, global learning experiences, business projects and simulations, and career coaching, students gain practical skills and employable qualities.
Programs Offered
Certificate Programs
Our certificate programs are designed for anyone exploring careers in business, technology, and leadership or those looking to advance their knowledge without completing an entire degree program. Certificates are typically completed in months, not years.
Bachelor Degree Programs
Our bachelor degree programs are designed for high school graduates and young adults without college degrees looking to enter careers in business and technology.
Master Programs
Our master’s degree program is designed for mid- and seniorlevel professionals and executives, especially at multi-national companies, looking for career promotion and advancement.
SIM Distinctive
Global Work Training
All programs are marketplace-driven and help prepare students to enter and advance in the global workforce. Through courses, internships, and career coaches, students gain practical skills and employable qualities to succeed in multinational organizations and companies. One important indicator of a quality education program is the ability of students to be employed upon graduation.
Whole Person Development
We focus on the development of the whole person, integrating the mind, the heart, the body, and the soul. We want students to have a “devoted heart, a courageous mind, and a purposeful soul.” Our programs develop men and women who will pursue meaningful work, make important contributions to their workplaces and communities, and ultimately, bring prosperity and peace to their country.
International Study Opportunities
Every year students will have an opportunity to study away for 2-4 weeks at a foreign university. Students will take language, culture, and history classes unique to the country. The international experience is built into the curriculum to satisfy the global citizenship competency. Real understanding of the world and its people only comes from first-hand experience and exposure to the realities of life in different cities with diverse cultures.
Courses in English
All of our courses are taught in English, the international business language. If necessary, students can take one year of English preparation to get ready for university coursework. Students continue to refine their English skills while doing their coursework. Students take a periodic assessment to demonstrate progress toward English fluency. Students pass English final assessment as requirement for graduation.
Personalized Learning
Many students are busy with work, family, and other duties. Personalized learning means giving students the greatest flexibility to work towards a degree in the midst of their full lives. Since SIM offers self-paced, online learning, students can take courses from any location and progress at their own speed. In this way, students can complete the degree program is a much shorter timeframe than traditional programs.
Success Team
A team of dedicated and experienced academic tutors, career coaches, and life mentors are available to help students succeed at every stage of their studies. Whether it’s onboarding, staying the course, or preparing for life after graduation, the team will work closely with students to ensure they get what they need to succeed.
Join SIM
Join the SIM team – a network of entrepreneurial academic professionals who are passionate about preparing graduates for the digital age. All positions can be done remotely or in Vietnam. If you are interested in any positions, please complete the appropriate application below. If you have any questions, please reach out to sim@uuc.edu.
Faculty Positions (Application) – SIM courses are self-paced, online, and asynchronous, so instructors can teach from anywhere. No lecturing or course prep. Focus on grading and student support. Faculty who teach at the bachelor level are required to hold at least a master’s degree, and faculty who teach at the master’s level are required to hold a doctorate degree relevant to the discipline they teach.
- General education (Written/Oral Communication, Information/Quantitative Literacy, Human Experience, Critical Thinking, etc.)
- Business administration (Accounting, Financial Report, Macro/Microeconomics, Finance, Management, etc.)
- Information technology (Computer Programming, Database, Computer Systems Architect, Operating Systems, etc.)
- Organizational Leadership (Ethnical Leadership, Data-Driven Decision Making and Planning, Globalization and Diversity, Org Theory and Behavior, Team Leadership and Collaboration, etc.)
Volunteer Positions (Application) – Volunteers who commit 60 hours per year are invited to SIM global experience, spending 2 weeks during the summer working with SIM students on soft skills (e.g., public speaking, critical thinking, teamwork) with in-country living provided.
- Academic Tutors
- Career/Life Mentors
- Communication Partners
- Global Experience Staff (invitation-only)
- Others