This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
Our world is complex: the social, environmental and economic needs of our planet and people have never been greater. But business cannot afford to take a back seat to these needs. The business winners of the future will be companies that can use sustainability as an opportunity instead of a barrier.
Using real companies as examples, understand the foundations of businesses that have true social impact. Work in teams to build a model business, gaining knowledge of strategy, marketing and operations along the way. At the end of the course, you’ll have an opportunity to pitch your social enterprise idea to the class.
This course is ideal if you’re interested in business and are committed to making a difference.
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