For the second time this month, a new program has been created at UNBC.
The university is launching a new Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Leadership program designed to help northern businesses and communities thrive through a sustainable approach to business and community development.
The program, which will welcome its first students in September 2027, will build on more than two decades of UNBC’s MBA experience while responding to the changing global, environmental and economic context in which northern businesses and communities operate.
“The future of business leadership will require a broader understanding of how organizations, communities and economies succeed together, and UNBC is positioning its MBA to meet that future,” said UNBC Interim President Dr. Bill Owen.
“This evolution from the original MBA launched in 2004 ensures UNBC continues to prepare leaders who can navigate an increasingly complex global business environment and help shape a strong and sustainable future across northern B.C., the province and the country.”
The program integrates sustainability throughout the curriculum rather than treating it as a standalone topic.
Students will develop a strategic understanding of business and its core functions, from accounting and finance to human resources management and operations, while examining how business decisions can contribute to sustainable community and economic development over the long term.
The new MBA will be delivered over four semesters for a total of 16 months with a structure designed for working professionals.
Classes begin with Foundation Week in August. For the remainder of the program, classes meet during the first weekend of each month for a three-day session.
For the first time, UNBC will also offer a companion Graduate Certificate in Change Leadership. The three-course certificate will run in conjunction with the MBA.
Admissions for the first cohort will begin next month.
Last week, UNBC announced its Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering – its first new program of its kind in 15 years.
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