UBC Sauder School of Business

For years, we have been warned that AI and other technological advances will wipe out millions of lower-paying manufacturing jobs.

But a UBC Sauder study shows that, at least historically, businesses will opt for labour over investments in innovation... as long as the price is right.

Learn more about the study: https://bit.ly/4aqMzU3

Thinking about a Professional MBA but unsure how to ask your employer for support?

Many organizations already have professional development budgets in place. The real challenge is walking in prepared. A well-structured conversation backed by clear goals, and framed as mutual benefit can make all the difference.

Read the full guide: https://bit.ly/43HkMLg

AI's growth is reshaping our lives - and putting real pressure on our electricity grids.

Large data centres require enormous amounts of electricity. As more facilities are proposed in B.C., how can the province support growth while maintaining grid reliability during periods of peak demand?

In his latest blog post, Associate Professor Werner Antweiler explores whether "mandated flexibility" could be part of the solution: https://bit.ly/43AG9xL

What does it take to launch Uber for Business in an entirely new market?

For Wilson Lin (UBC MM '18), it meant moving back to his home country of Taiwan and building market presence from scratch, managing complex high-level stakeholders and navigating it all without a pre-existing roadmap.

The UBC Sauder Master of Management program gave him the foundation to take that leap, and three skills that still shape how he works every day:

- Strategic thinking to offer creative solutions in rigid environments
- A relationship-first approach to sales that goes beyond transactions
- The global collaboration skills to thrive in multicultural corporate structures

Read what gave him the tools: https://bit.ly/4unwg1e

Earlier this year, the Spitz Centre for Indigenous Business Education at UBC Sauder concluded its inaugural Indigenous Stewardship Project Management Program, a 16-week journey combining Indigenous knowledge systems with specialized project management training.

With 39 participants from 18 First Nations across British Columbia, the program supported critical land and water protection initiatives and was backed by over $100M in conservation investments. The final weekend was a powerful culmination of learning and collaboration, with presentations on co-management agreements by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, stewardship of the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, and legislative tools for conservation outcomes from the BC Government.

“For me, the highlights of the program were networking with different Nations. We all have this connection to the land, and when we come together, it gets stronger. For anybody, at any stage of their IPCA journey, this program is a valuable resource.” -Kia Jules, Land Officer/Tmicw Coordinator, Natural Resources Department at the Simpcw First Nation

By fostering partnerships and building capacity for intergenerational stewardship, participants are advancing Canada’s biodiversity goals, including conserving 30% of lands and waters by 2030, and creating lasting environmental impact.

Learn more about the program: https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/news/indigenous-stewardship-program-ubc-sauder

Enactus UBC has made this a year to remember earning four podium finishes at the 2026 Enactus Canada Regional Exposition:

1st – Canadian Tire Environmental Sustainability Challenge
1st – TD Entrepreneurship Challenge
3rd – Desjardins Community Empowerment Challenge
3rd – Innovation & Impact Challenge

The team then advanced to the 2026 Enactus National Exposition in Montréal as Semi-Finalists, competing among more than 60 Enactus chapters nationwide.

This year, 183 UBC student leaders dedicated over 34,000 volunteer hours across four initiatives — Terra, Rekindle, Enspire, and Ennovate — creating environmental, social, and entrepreneurial impact across our communities.

A huge congratulations to everyone who made this possible.

Recently, UBC B+MM (Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree) Class of 2026 returned to campus to begin the Master of Management portion of their dual-degree journey.

The B+MM program gives undergraduate students from across UBC the opportunity to combine their bachelors degree with business education at UBC Sauder.

Program opening brought the cohort together for conversations on leadership, values, career ownership, community, inclusion, and the transition to graduate-level learning.

Learn more: https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/programs/dual-degrees/bachelor-and-master-management