Master of Business Administration

About this programme

The MBA has been recognized worldwide as the hallmark of the management professional. At the UNBC School of Business, we also believe that the MBA is a tool that can be used to bring prosperity and hopeful change to communities. Through the development of leadership and management capabilities, the UNBC MBA Program for Sustainable Leadership helps communities and organizations achieve sustainable success and prosperity in a changing and complex world. Graduates of the program develop a well-rounded understanding of the skills needed by leaders of organizations, the challenges facing enterprises, and the sustainable solutions that can lead to a better world. The program is designed to allow professionals to complete their degree within 16 months while continuing to work full-time. During the first year of the program, students are introduced to the major disciplinary areas within the field of business, including strategy, economics, accounting, finance, leadership, organizational design, marketing, and operations management. This part of the program builds the broad base of knowledge and skills required by senior management and introduces sustainable business concepts. During the last four months of the program, students gain more specialized knowledge on leading sustainable change in the context of rural and remote settings. In the context of northern British Columbia, there are economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting small and rural communities participating in a resource-based economy. The last set of courses in the program provides students with knowle