UBC Sauder Mini Business School

This mini-school is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18. With 45 hours of class time, FGL mini schools provide a comprehensive introduction to a program area and include information on learning pathways and career opportunities. 

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a part of Canada’s #1 business school? The UBC Sauder Mini Business School offers you a highly immersive experience that focuses on academic and personal growth.

Mirroring the experience of a UBC Sauder student, you’ll attend a range of in-person classes and case-study workshops, gaining insight into the essential business disciplines shaping today’s global business landscape. From finance to marketing, entrepreneurship to climate change and sustainability, this opportunity is designed to help shape your future career path and connect you with the UBC Sauder community.

This unique experience will allow you to:

• Learn from award-winning instructors in an engaging in-class environment
• Meet successful UBC Sauder alumni and connect with potential, future employers
• Collaborate with current UBC Sauder students who will mentor and support you through the program
• Gain an introduction to career exploration, profiling the UBC Sauder Business Career Centre’s resources and co-op program
• Meet Student Club representatives and learn about the on-campus student experience
• Meet the admissions team at the Undergraduate Office and learn about the UBC Sauder admissions process

If you’re interested in pursuing a degree in business, this program is for you. After completing the UBC Sauder Mini Business School, you will know what to expect and be prepared to succeed at a top tier business school.  

Course format

This mini-school is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12noon and 1:30-3pm, Monday through Friday. Bring your own laptop or tablet and expect to spend 2-3 hours per week outside of class-hours to prepare for case-studies and activities.

Choose to live in a student residence on campus or commute daily to UBC Vancouver:

Commuter Option: includes lunch in residence dining hall, Monday through Friday, and UBC Recreation Card.

Residence Option: includes private room and full board, airport pick-up and drop-off, local medical insurance for all international students (and custodianship if required for visa), weeknight and weekend social activities (e.g., trips to Grouse Mountain, Granville Island and Robson Street) and UBC Recreation Card.

Cost details

*All fees are subject to change. 

To register

A Family Account in UBC’s Lifelong Learning registration system is required to register for UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus. 

After you add the course to your cart and go to check out, you’re asked to create a new Family Account or log in if you already have a Family Account.    A parent or guardian needs to set up the Family Account with their primary email address. After the account is created, the parent/guardian adds the learner as a family member to their Family Account using the learner’s primary email address (the learner’s email address cannot be the same as the parent/guardian email address).

Add the learner to the course session in your cart and complete the checkout process.

After completing the checkout process, and while logged into your Family Account, select Applications to access the FGL information package. Your registration is not final until the information package has been completed and submitted. You may partially complete the information package and return to it at any time within your Family Account.