Business school of the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, offering undergraduate and graduate programmes in business, management, and entrepreneurship.
By joining the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative, the University of Canterbury (UC) Business School | Te Kura Umanga affirms its commitment to advancing responsible leadership through education, research, and deep societal engagement. The school exists to prepare students for leadership roles in a dynamic business world while championing responsible and sustainable business practices.
UC Business School holds the gold standard triple-crown accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA—a distinction achieved by only 1% of business schools worldwide. This recognition reflects the school's commitment to rigorous, internationally-aligned standards in management education.
The school's distinctive focus centers on integrating sustainability and responsible leadership into its curriculum and research. Through dedicated courses in business and sustainability, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, UC Business School equips students with the knowledge and capabilities to address environmental and social challenges. The school's close ties with industry ensure teaching remains grounded in current business practice, while its Centre for Entrepreneurship empowers students to build capabilities in innovation and responsible enterprise.
UC Business School's relevance to the GRLI community lies in its demonstrated commitment to developing leaders who understand the interconnection between business success and societal responsibility. The school's graduates embody the kind of responsible leadership that GRLI seeks to foster—leaders equipped to build impactful businesses and organizations that create positive change. Through its integrated approach to sustainability, industry engagement, and research, UC Business School contributes meaningfully to the global movement toward responsible management education.