Why a UBC MBA?
Our prestigious 16-month graduate program is built around a results-focused, challenging and comprehensive curriculum that will prepare you for business leadership in the 21st century.
An integrated vision
Our multi-disciplinary approach delivers a uniquely integrated perspective on business strategy. Weaving throughout the entire program are themes including creativity, social responsibility and leadership that shape your voyage of personal discovery and development. We make sure that what you learn is what the business community wants.
Designed with your career in mind
The UBC MBA program links business theory with business reality not only through the four career tracks, but also through internships or industry projects, guest speakers and site visits. A unique Professional Development Program helps develop essential personal productivity and leadership skills, and the Business Career Centre offers career management training and personal assistance to help you market yourself more effectively.
International perspectives
As business becomes increasingly global, managers require new skills. The UBC MBA program develops your global perspective through international business courses, the multi-cultural faculty and student body, and optional exchange programs with 31 business schools around the world.
Distinctly West Coast
As well as being located in a region renowned for its entrepreneurial and go-ahead outlook, no other business school in the world boasts such magnificent scenery and surroundings. The cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, embraced by the Pacific Ocean and the towering Coast Mountains, is a dynamic hub of social, cultural and recreational activities.
A thriving learning community
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is the third largest university in Canada with over 43,000 full-time students, including over 6,000 graduate students. UBC consistently ranks among the 40 best globally, and now places among the top 20 public universities in the world. The Sauder School of Business at UBC is considered the top academic business school in Canada and a leading academic institution.