UVic MBA in Sustainable Innovation ranked #1 in Canada & top 10 globally
UVic’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business continues to raise the bar in sustainable business education, according to new international rankings released today.
UVic’s MBA in Sustainable Innovation has been ranked #1 in Canada and #9 globally by Corporate Knights in their 2024 Better World MBA ranking. This global recognition underscores the program’s commitment to cultivating responsible leaders who are ready to tackle global challenges with bold, innovative and sustainable business strategies.
“[Gustavson’s] MBA program is one of the best in the world at instilling holistic purpose in tomorrow’s leaders and ensuring they have the skills and values to build a more inclusive economy that benefits society and the natural world,” says Toby Heaps, CEO and publisher of Corporate Knights.
Corporate Knights evaluated 174 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 are so pleased to be recognized for our leadership in sustainable innovation,” says Anita Bhappu, dean of Gustavson. “Earning the #1 spot in Canada in the Corporate Knights ranking is especially meaningful because it acknowledges one of our core values: embedding sustainability at the foundation of everything we do. And we are committed to continuing to innovate, bringing in themes such as regeneration and Reconciliation into the work we do as a school.”
Cheryl Mitchell, academic director of the MBA in Sustainable Innovation, highlights how this mission is deeply integrated into the design of the MBA program itself.
“Our MBA in Sustainable Innovation is designed to cultivate leaders who not only excel in business but are also equipped to tackle the world’s wicked problems through triple-bottom-line thinking,” says Mitchell. “By integrating financial, environmental and social responsibility into every decision, we prepare our graduates to lead the transformation toward regenerative business models and to drive innovation in a rapidly changing global context.”
UVic’s MBA in Sustainable Innovation equips students with the tools to drive real change, combining hands-on consulting projects, case studies and global competitions with immersive learning trips that connect them to leading sustainable businesses. This practical experience prepares graduates to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges with confidence and purpose. Learn more about the MBA in Sustainable Innovation.
For more information about the 2024 Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, visit the Corporate Knights website.