University of Victoria

Overview

Sustainable Innovation is a master's programme designed to cultivate practical leadership skills essential for responsible growth. This programme emphasizes the integration of environmental, social, and financial considerations into decision-making processes. Through hands-on projects and engagement with industry, students will acquire the necessary tools to develop and assess sustainability strategies within various organizations.

What you'll study

The curriculum combines core modules with applied learning experiences and culminates in a capstone project. The structure is thoughtfully crafted to enhance knowledge progressively, covering topics from foundational sustainability to finance, leadership, and implementation.

• Core modules may include:
  • Foundations of Sustainability
  • Accounting and Financial Responsibility
  • Business Economics
  • Finance for Impact
  • People and the Future of Work
  • Global Sustainable Business
  • Sustainable Innovation
  • Social Responsibility
  • Triple-bottom-line Thinking
  • Climate Finance and Investing
  • Sustainability Consulting
  • Regenerative Business Practices
  • Applied Business Exercises
• Capstone: A consulting project that involves applied, organization-facing work.
• Experiential learning: Opportunities through case competitions and project-based activities.

Entry requirements

• Academic background: A bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum GPA: A “B” average during the last two years of your degree program.
• Work experience:
  • At least 2 years for the Daytime MBA track.
  • A minimum of 6 years for the Weekend MBA track.
• Standardized tests:
  • GMAT or GRE scores are required.
  • Minimum GMAT score of 550 is generally expected.
• English language proficiency:
  • TOEFL iBT score of 90 or higher.
  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or higher.
• Required documents:
  • Résumé
  • Two reference letters
  • Two personal submissions

Career prospects

Graduates of the Sustainable Innovation programme will be well-equipped to pursue careers in various sectors focused on sustainability and responsible business practices. They may find opportunities in corporate sustainability roles, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies, contributing to the development of sustainable strategies and innovations across industries.