University of British Columbia – Okanagan
Faculty of Management
UBC’s Okanagan campus is an intimate learning community embracing bold new ways of thinking, where students and faculty gain all the benefits of a globally respected university within a close-knit learning community. Since 2005, the Faculty of Management has devoted itself to teaching excellence, creating community partnerships, and fostering innovation and leadership in business education.
Our forward-thinking approach blends theory with real-world applications. We are dedicated to creating a learning environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and supports academic paths enriched by both applied learning and research-intensive study. We believe that experiential education is a critical component to innovative learning experiences and we strive to consistently build connections and collaborations with community partners to enrich the student experience.
With a diverse and accomplished faculty, our programs are tailored to meet the challenges of today’s global business landscape. Our purpose is to help students understand organizations from multiple perspectives and uncover innovative solutions and strategies that will have a positive impact on the world. Within our programs, you will find opportunities for collaboration within and beyond the campus environment and to engage with issues and challenges that affect organizations and businesses in a variety of contexts.
Our programs
The Faculty offers exceptional learning experiences within a closely connected community.
Our Bachelor of Management is a four-year undergraduate program, which offers a variety of foundational and advanced courses that cover accounting, entrepreneurial technology, finance, human resources, marketing, sustainability and operations/supply chain management. Learning is enriched with practical challenges in competitions, engagement with local communities and organizations, and experiential learning opportunities.
Our Dual-Degree Master of Management program allows qualified students to earn an undergraduate UBC degree and a UBC Master of Management (MM) degree concurrently in as little as 4.5 years. The program connects education and employability through its accelerated delivery.
Our city
Life on the Okanagan campus is shaped by its vibrant host city, Kelowna, which is known for its growing tech industry and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, swimming, and skiing. UBC’s Okanagan campus is minutes away from Kelowna’s cultural district and thriving downtown waterfront. The UBC Okanagan campus attracts renowned faculty from all over the globe who bring expertise in teaching and research from across a broad range of disciplines to position the Faculty of Management at the forefront of discovery and learning.
Why study here?
UBC’s Okanagan campus is a state-of-the-art centre for research and learning. As a global top-40 university, UBC’s Okanagan campus offers a world-class academic experience. Because of its tight-knit academic community, the campus offers the chance to forge your own path with flexible opportunities for hands-on learning. The campus community is made up of 10,610 undergraduate students from 110 different countries. Each member of our tight-knit university is a vital part of UBC Okanagan’s mosaic. Our students, faculty, and staff all contribute to delivering an exceptional learning environment that welcomes diverse thinking, multidisciplinary perspectives, and productive collaborations within and outside our community. At UBC Okanagan, you’ll find a close-knit campus built on an adventurous spirit of discovery.