UBC Sauder School of Business (Point Grey campus) is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam). Our Robson Square campus is situated on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓ íl̓ witulh (Tsleil-Waututh). We all share an important responsibility for learning with and about our host Nations on their Indigenous lands. We will continue to strengthen these relationships through respect, meaningful interactions, and reconciliatory actions.
There is no doubt we’re emerging from a challenging time and the pace of change we’re seeing in society is unlike anything we’ve witnessed before. From rapid technological and climate change to public health issues and societal inequity, we’re being pushed to think creatively and to be even more innovative in our business approaches.
Our vision
To build a more just, sustainable, and prosperous world through innovation and responsible leadership.
To build a more just, sustainable, and prosperous world through innovation and responsible leadership.
Our values
Rigour
We are motivated by our commitment to the rigorous search for truth. We seek deep insights rather than superficial conclusions. We rely on evidence, and our assumptions are open to testing and public debate.
Respect
We are attentive to and conscious of how our words and actions affect others; we learn about traditions, values, and experiences of others so that we are able to understand and appreciate the diversity of perspectives. We are culturally aware and culturally sensitive.
Responsibility
We are active participants in our community who take responsibility for improving and transforming the lives of those around us, both locally and globally. We stand up for our values and principles, and question practices that are unjust.
Our mission
As part of one of the world’s finest public universities, we pursue excellence in research and teaching to inspire and educate responsible leaders who improve business, drive innovation, and advance well-being in British Columbia and throughout the world.
As part of one of the world’s finest public universities, we pursue excellence in research and teaching to inspire and educate responsible leaders who improve business, drive innovation, and advance well-being in British Columbia and throughout the world.
At UBC Sauder, we believe we can shape ethical and courageous leaders who possess both emotional intelligence and business skills to contribute new solutions and positively impact society. This plan is our North Star, a guide that accelerates our momentum and strengthens our collective efforts towards making the world a better, greener, more prosperous place.
Our strategic plan at a glance
Building on the foundation of an engaged and collaborative UBC Sauder community, we will execute our responsibility to society through our principal activities of world-class knowledge creation and an exceptional learner experience.
Engaged and collaborative UBC Sauder community
- High performance through talented and empowered employees and best management practices
- Equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging across UBC Sauder’s diverse communities
- Deep and impactful relationships with alumni
- School spirit and giving
Exceptional learner experience
- Best practices in teaching and learning
- Professionalism, accountability, and career success
- Outstanding staff, learning support services, and infrastructure
- Talented and diverse instructors and students
World-class knowledge creation
- Impactful research, with relevance
- Productive research collaboration and partnerships
- Supportive research ecosystem
- A diverse community of exceptional researchers
Responsibility to society
- Responsible leadership as a core value
- Impactful lifelong learning opportunities
- An unwavering commitment to lead entrepreneurship and innovation within the university and beyond
- Honouring the diversity, resilience, and strength of Indigenous cultures and knowledge systems through meaningful reconciliation efforts
- Sustainable development and climate action
- Diversity of perspectives
Our cross-cutting themes
- Accountability & Professionalism
- Collaboration & Innovation
- Diversity & Global Citizenship