The Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia is one of the world’s leading academic business schools. Located in vibrant Vancouver, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, UBC Sauder provides a global business perspective at a dynamic crossroads of the international marketplace.
Ranked the No. 35 university in the world for business and economics by 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject and the No. 1 business program in Canada by 2022 Maclean’s University Rankings, UBC Sauder offers a wide range of graduate programs. These include Full-time MBA, Professional MBA, International MBA in Shanghai, Master of Management, Master of Business Analytics, as well as unique dual Bachelor + Master of Management, MBA + MBAN and MBA + Law degrees.
Accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, UBC Sauder is home to more than 100 world-class academics from around the globe. UBC Sauder faculty enjoys international recognition for its excellence in research, teaching and outreach. In the classroom they are innovators, bringing leading-edge perspectives and the latest in management thinking to students.
UBC Sauder has a distinctly international perspective on business, demonstrated by the teaching and research activities around the globe, the diversity of staff and students, and international partnerships. UBC Sauder is the only Canadian member of the prestigious Global Network for Advanced Management, a collaboration of over 30 top business schools spearheaded by the Yale School of Management. As a student in the network, you will have the opportunity to travel to partner business schools, tour local businesses and meet local experts, gaining a global perspective on business and society.
Full-Time MBA:Â This 16-month program focuses on experiential learning, global immersion and personalized leadership development. Students choose from four career tracks that span business disciplines, giving the depth of knowledge and breadth of skills needed to succeed in business. Our program is built around a results-focused, challenging and comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for business leadership.
Part-time MBA:Â This 28-month program offers a dynamic learning experience with a curriculum that integrates core business disciplines and practical experience, leadership development and unlimited career support. The program brings different subjects and contexts together to create a complete learning experience.
International MBA:Â This 20-month, part-time program is offered by Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. This unique degree features world-class UBC faculty, an award-winning curriculum, two weeks of study in Vancouver, Canada and global corporate learning experience.
As a UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School student, you will gain knowledge, soft skills and one-of-a-kind career support, to better position yourself in the global professional market. You will also build your professional network by joining 46,000+ alumni from 90+ countries.
The Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia is one of the world’s leading academic business schools. Located in vibrant Vancouver, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, UBC Sauder provides a global business perspective at a dynamic crossroads of the international marketplace.
Ranked the No. 35 university in the world for business and economics by 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject and the No. 1 business program in Canada by 2022 Maclean’s University Rankings, UBC Sauder offers a wide range of graduate programs. These include Full-time MBA, Professional MBA, International MBA in Shanghai, Master of Management, Master of Business Analytics, as well as unique dual Bachelor + Master of Management, MBA + MBAN and MBA + Law degrees.
Accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, UBC Sauder is home to more than 100 world-class academics from around the globe. UBC Sauder faculty enjoys international recognition for its excellence in research, teaching and outreach. In the classroom they are innovators, bringing leading-edge perspectives and the latest in management thinking to students.
UBC Sauder has a distinctly international perspective on business, demonstrated by the teaching and research activities around the globe, the diversity of staff and students, and international partnerships. UBC Sauder is the only Canadian member of the prestigious Global Network for Advanced Management, a collaboration of over 30 top business schools spearheaded by the Yale School of Management. As a student in the network, you will have the opportunity to travel to partner business schools, tour local businesses and meet local experts, gaining a global perspective on business and society.
Full-Time MBA:Â This 16-month program focuses on experiential learning, global immersion and personalized leadership development. Students choose from four career tracks that span business disciplines, giving the depth of knowledge and breadth of skills needed to succeed in business. Our program is built around a results-focused, challenging and comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for business leadership.
Part-time MBA:Â This 28-month program offers a dynamic learning experience with a curriculum that integrates core business disciplines and practical experience, leadership development and unlimited career support. The program brings different subjects and contexts together to create a complete learning experience.
International MBA:Â This 20-month, part-time program is offered by Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. This unique degree features world-class UBC faculty, an award-winning curriculum, two weeks of study in Vancouver, Canada and global corporate learning experience.
As a UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School student, you will gain knowledge, soft skills and one-of-a-kind career support, to better position yourself in the global professional market. You will also build your professional network by joining 46,000+ alumni from 90+ countries.
Applications for the August 2023 intake are open. The online application will walk you through the process of applying. To start your application click here
The UBC MBA selection process is rigorous. Applicants are carefully to selected against competitive requirements to ensure that you learn from peers who have demonstrated vision, leadership and experience. Applicants who are refused admissions in one cycle are not eligible to apply for the subsequent year's cycle. Our admissions committee encourages you to take this time to enhance your application and re-apply for a future intake.Â
The online application walks you through the entire application journey, to ensure you're submitting everything you need to. Once your account is created, you can save your application progress and continue where you left off.Â
Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee when the following documents are submitted: transcripts/degree certificates/translations, contact information for your two references, GMAT/GRE, and English Proficiency Exam.
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Student life
Close-knit community. A collegial environment Our student cohorts strike the perfect balance: you work closely with small groups so you really get to know your fellow classmates. Yet they are large and diverse enough to expand your network to every corner of the globe. Each of our programs strives to foster a respectful, collegial environment. Collaboration is a cornerstone: the network you’ll build at UBC Sauder will be invaluable in your career for years to come, your classmates will become your colleagues, clients, contacts.
Experiential learning What you learn outside the classroom is every bit as important as what you learn inside. From co-ops to internships, to Global Immersion and volunteer opportunities like Social Entrepreneurship Kenya, these will become the experiences that help define you.
The calibre you’re looking for You’ll find the highest quality programs here. UBC Sauder was ranked as the #1 Business School in Canada by Maclean’s Magazine in 2022.Â
World-class. West Coast. An exceptional city UBC Sauder sits on the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the University of British Columbia’s picturesque Vancouver campus, not far from Downtown, the epicentre of business in Western Canada. Often called Silicon Valley North, Vancouver is a hotbed of startups: Hootsuite, Lululemon and Recon Instruments – which was founded at UBC Sauder and ultimately sold to Intel – all got their start here.
The outdoors Our climate is temperate; beaches are minutes from school, with sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking four seasons a year. The mountains – so close you can see them from campus – offer skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.
The lifestyle Vancouver has all the hallmarks of the world’s greatest cities: world-class arts and culture, a thriving culinary scene, professional sports teams. And it has something that eludes most major cities: a relaxed energy that encourages work/life balance.
Everyone comes to UBC Sauder with different priorities, different goals and different perspectives. The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre (BCC) is staffed with dedicated MBA Career Coaches who will help you develop a strategy based on what today’s employers are looking for, and have designed programs and services to help you develop your market skills and shape your career.
We offer a range of programs, services and resources to help you navigate the business landscape and develop the skills you need to achieve your goals.
Learn more about the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre here.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Can I speak to a current UBC MBA graduate student?
Yes, you may reach out to current Graduate Ambassadors here. You can also schedule a 30-minute chat with our team member, to get your program content and admissions questions answered. We run monthly events (information sessions, ask me anything sessions, student and alumni panels, and sample lectures) that you are welcome to attend, to get a taste of what it is like, to be a part of the UBC Sauder graduate community.
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The Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia is one of the world’s leading academic business schools. Located in vibrant Vancouver, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, UBC Sauder provides a global business perspective at a dynamic crossroads of the international marketplace.
Ranked the No. 35 university in the world for business and economics by 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject and the No. 1 business program in Canada by 2022 Maclean’s University Rankings, UBC Sauder offers a wide range of graduate programs. These include Full-time MBA, Professional MBA, International MBA in Shanghai, Master of Management, Master of Business Analytics, as well as unique dual Bachelor + Master of Management, MBA + MBAN and MBA + Law degrees.
Accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, UBC Sauder is home to more than 100 world-class academics from around the globe. UBC Sauder faculty enjoys international recognition for its excellence in research, teaching and outreach. In the classroom they are innovators, bringing leading-edge perspectives and the latest in management thinking to students.
UBC Sauder has a distinctly international perspective on business, demonstrated by the teaching and research activities around the globe, the diversity of staff and students, and international partnerships. UBC Sauder is the only Canadian member of the prestigious Global Network for Advanced Management, a collaboration of over 30 top business schools spearheaded by the Yale School of Management. As a student in the network, you will have the opportunity to travel to partner business schools, tour local businesses and meet local experts, gaining a global perspective on business and society.
Full-Time MBA:Â This 16-month program focuses on experiential learning, global immersion and personalized leadership development. Students choose from four career tracks that span business disciplines, giving the depth of knowledge and breadth of skills needed to succeed in business. Our program is built around a results-focused, challenging and comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for business leadership.
Part-time MBA:Â This 28-month program offers a dynamic learning experience with a curriculum that integrates core business disciplines and practical experience, leadership development and unlimited career support. The program brings different subjects and contexts together to create a complete learning experience.
International MBA:Â This 20-month, part-time program is offered by Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. This unique degree features world-class UBC faculty, an award-winning curriculum, two weeks of study in Vancouver, Canada and global corporate learning experience.
As a UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School student, you will gain knowledge, soft skills and one-of-a-kind career support, to better position yourself in the global professional market. You will also build your professional network by joining 46,000+ alumni from 90+ countries.
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About Sauder School of Business
The Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia is one of the world’s leading academic business schools. Located in vibrant Vancouver, Canada’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, UBC Sauder provides a global business perspective at a dynamic crossroads of the international marketplace.
Ranked the No. 35 university in the world for business and economics by 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject and the No. 1 business program in Canada by 2022 Maclean’s University Rankings, UBC Sauder offers a wide range of graduate programs. These include Full-time MBA, Professional MBA, International MBA in Shanghai, Master of Management, Master of Business Analytics, as well as unique dual Bachelor + Master of Management, MBA + MBAN and MBA + Law degrees.
Accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, UBC Sauder is home to more than 100 world-class academics from around the globe. UBC Sauder faculty enjoys international recognition for its excellence in research, teaching and outreach. In the classroom they are innovators, bringing leading-edge perspectives and the latest in management thinking to students.
UBC Sauder has a distinctly international perspective on business, demonstrated by the teaching and research activities around the globe, the diversity of staff and students, and international partnerships. UBC Sauder is the only Canadian member of the prestigious Global Network for Advanced Management, a collaboration of over 30 top business schools spearheaded by the Yale School of Management. As a student in the network, you will have the opportunity to travel to partner business schools, tour local businesses and meet local experts, gaining a global perspective on business and society.
Full-Time MBA:Â This 16-month program focuses on experiential learning, global immersion and personalized leadership development. Students choose from four career tracks that span business disciplines, giving the depth of knowledge and breadth of skills needed to succeed in business. Our program is built around a results-focused, challenging and comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for business leadership.
Part-time MBA:Â This 28-month program offers a dynamic learning experience with a curriculum that integrates core business disciplines and practical experience, leadership development and unlimited career support. The program brings different subjects and contexts together to create a complete learning experience.
International MBA:Â This 20-month, part-time program is offered by Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. This unique degree features world-class UBC faculty, an award-winning curriculum, two weeks of study in Vancouver, Canada and global corporate learning experience.
As a UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School student, you will gain knowledge, soft skills and one-of-a-kind career support, to better position yourself in the global professional market. You will also build your professional network by joining 46,000+ alumni from 90+ countries.
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Applications for the August 2023 intake are open. The online application will walk you through the process of applying. To start your application click here
The application process:
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The UBC MBA selection process is rigorous. Applicants are carefully to selected against competitive requirements to ensure that you learn from peers who have demonstrated vision, leadership and experience. Applicants who are refused admissions in one cycle are not eligible to apply for the subsequent year's cycle. Our admissions committee encourages you to take this time to enhance your application and re-apply for a future intake.Â- Start the online applicationÂ
The online application walks you through the entire application journey, to ensure you're submitting everything you need to. Once your account is created, you can save your application progress and continue where you left off.Â- Submit your supporting documents
Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee when the following documents are submitted: transcripts/degree certificates/translations, contact information for your two references, GMAT/GRE, and English Proficiency Exam.Master
Student life
Each of our programs strives to foster a respectful, collegial environment. Collaboration is a cornerstone: the network you’ll build at UBC Sauder will be invaluable in your career for years to come, your classmates will become your colleagues, clients, contacts.
Often called Silicon Valley North, Vancouver is a hotbed of startups: Hootsuite, Lululemon and Recon Instruments – which was founded at UBC Sauder and ultimately sold to Intel – all got their start here.
Everyone comes to UBC Sauder with different priorities, different goals and different perspectives. The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre (BCC) is staffed with dedicated MBA Career Coaches who will help you develop a strategy based on what today’s employers are looking for, and have designed programs and services to help you develop your market skills and shape your career.
We offer a range of programs, services and resources to help you navigate the business landscape and develop the skills you need to achieve your goals.
Learn more about the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre here.
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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