UVic MBA in Sustainable Innovation maintains top spot in global sustainable business rankings

Victoria, BC – UVic’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business continues to lead the way in sustainable business education, according to new international rankings released today.

UVic’s MBA in Sustainable Innovation has been ranked No. 1 in Canada and No. 9 globally by Corporate Knights in their 2025 Better World MBA ranking. This recognition reaffirms the program’s longstanding commitment to developing responsible, forward-thinking leaders equipped to address complex global challenges through innovative, inclusive and sustainable business strategies.

“The sustainable economy is expanding at twice the pace of the rest of the economy, and leading business schools are adapting accordingly,” says Toby Heaps, CEO and publisher of Corporate Knights. “Our 2025 Better World MBA ranking shows how programs can prepare graduates to thrive where sustainability is the growth engine.”

Corporate Knights evaluated 179 MBA programs based on two key performance indicators: the proportion of core courses that integrate sustainability-related themes and the percentage of recent alumni working in impact organizations. These indicators reflect each program’s ability to embed sustainability into both academic content and career outcomes.

“We’re honoured to once again be recognized for our leadership in sustainable innovation,” says Graham Brown, acting dean of Gustavson. “This recognition affirms our ongoing commitment to embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. As we look ahead, we’re expanding that focus—deepening our work in areas such as regeneration and Reconciliation to ensure our impact continues to grow.”

Cheryl Mitchell, academic director of the MBA in Sustainable Innovation, says the program’s mission is woven into its very foundation.

“Our MBA in Sustainable Innovation is designed to shape leaders who excel in business while tackling the world’s most urgent challenges through triple-bottom-line thinking,” Mitchell says. “By embedding financial, environmental, and social responsibility into every part of the program, we’re preparing graduates to drive the shift toward regenerative business models and lead innovation in a fast-changing global economy.” 

UVic’s MBA in Sustainable Innovation offers students hands-on experience through consulting projects, case studies, competitions and immersive learning trips with leading sustainable businesses. These opportunities ensure graduates are ready to create meaningful impact in organizations and communities around the world with confidence and purpose. Learn more about the MBA in Sustainable Innovation.