- In-Person
- $1,795 - $4,820
This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
Get a broad understanding of business by exploring important core functions: finance, accounting, marketing, human resources management and strategic decision-making.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a big picture understanding of the field of business, and how the different functions integrate to help with strategic decision-making. You’ll also come away with tools, skills and insights into what makes great companies thrive amidst heavy competition.
This course is ideal if you’re interested in business or economics.
Dr. ERIKA WONG, PhD, is a start-up founder, practising artist, podcast co-host and lecturer at various institutions. She has worked internationally in tech, fashion, and art strategising. She is a Fellow in Higher Education holding a PhD in Business from the University of Brighton in Brighton, England; an MA in Creative Practice for Narrative Environment from Central St. Martins in London, England; and a BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.
To register
To register, add the available session to your cart. In your cart, select the applicable enrolment option. You can pay a CAD$500 now or pay in full. Select “Pay Deposit” if you wish to pay a CAD$500 deposit now and the balance later. Select “Pay Full Amount” if you wish to pay in full now.
Complete your registration by creating a new account or logging in. If you are a parent, guardian or other adult registering for the first time on behalf of your student, please create the account in the name of the high school student attending UBC Future Global Leaders, not in your name.
Course format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12pm, Monday through Friday. After lunch, you attend university preparation workshops and participate in group activities on campus from 1:30–3pm. You can also join the Virtual Student Lounge, hosted by our UBC Student Ambassadors. Meet other Future Global Leaders from across Canada and around the world.
Cost details
Fees per two-week course (including workshops)* |
Residence option |
Commuter option |
International students |
$4,820 CAD |
$2,295 CAD |
Canadian students (including Permanent Residents) |
$3,820 CAD |
$1,795 CAD |
*All fees are subject to change