MBA in Sustainable Innovation

In this program you'll study all topics covered in a traditional MBA. The focus on sustainable innovation will prepare you to be the kind of leader the future needs.

Potential careers

What can you do with an MBA in sustainable innovation? Here are a few jobs and fields that relate to the program:

management consultant
entrepreneur
business development manager
venture capital analyst or investor
product development manager
small business consultant
marketing and sales manager
investment banker
investment analyst
international economics and development manager
customer experience manager
marketing manager
human resources manager
project manager
quality manager
chartered financial analyst (CFA)
product manager
human resources manager
public relations
sustainability program coordinator
environmental, social & governance (ESG) analyst
operations manager
supply chain and logistics manager
manager of business development and partnerships
public servant

Some of these roles may require training.

Find a career that fits you

Explore your career options at an appointment with a career educator.
Attend career development workshops as you search for work.
Enrol in the Your Career Starts Here course to generate career ideas and plan your next steps.

Experience & connections

Opportunities in the MBA in sustainable innovation program

With the Co-op Program you can alternate study with paid work.

Opportunities outside your program

With a work study position you can develop skills during your study term.
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community while you build skills.

Networks you can connect to

Here are a few professional associations related to an MBA in sustainable innovation:

What you’ll learn

Every student at UVic builds skills all employers look for. At UVic Co-op & Career we call these "competencies". This is what you’ll learn in the MBA in sustainable innovation program.

Improve business operations

generate recurring profits and increase the value of a business
understand capacity, workflow planning and technology planning
understand purchasing and materials and demand management
use business tools like process and service design models
understand quality management and control
apply tools for decision making and analysis
help clients assess the challenges and opportunities of their business situations and develop strategies for improvement
understand the integrative nature of management and take a leadership role in the strategic direction of a business

Lead and influence others

motivate others to achieve business goals
use concrete examples, data, case histories and other tools to support decision making
build consensus and understanding among stakeholders
direct others to accomplish common goals
understand how to manage employees

Manage professional development

set realistic goals in personal career planning
develop professional relationships through networking
identify and act on career opportunities
avoid conflicts of interest and understand business ethics

Data systems management

select appropriate statistical methods for business data analysis
choose and use a range of mathematical techniques
solve business problems using quantitative data
identify and use the most suitable software application for tasks
adapt to new tools and software applications

Financial decision making

interpret and understand complex business documents and data
use accounting tools and apply core accounting concepts and processes
make decisions that support business goals
apply economic principles to corporate problems

Marketing

use marketing principles in decision making
understand marketing theory, concepts and tools
develop marketing strategies, segmentation and SWOT analyses
understand the factors affecting consumer demand and how to satisfy it
understand market structure and market research
understand product selection, distribution, promotion and pricing

Organizational awareness

understand organizational structures and how decisions are made
understand the implication of decisions
understand organizational culture
appreciate different views, values and work attitudes
examine the behaviour of individuals and groups from an organizational design perspective
consider and manage legal risks

Triple-bottom-line thinking

use concepts, tools and frameworks that help businesses shift to sustainable practices
Identify and recommend opportunities for sustainable business practices

International focus

understand intercultural workplaces
be sensitive to international and cultural business practices
make recommendations and decisions that reflect an understanding of globalization
understand of the challenges of operating a business in an international marketplace

What's next?

To explore more visit the MBA in sustainable innovation site. For degree planning contact your adviser for help.