A YEAR can CHANGE EVERYTHING A YEAR CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING. Think of the amazing steps forward you and your career in health can take in a single year. The possibilities are wide open with the new Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) degree, offered by the UBC School of Nursing and the Faculty of Applied Science in collaboration with the Sauder School of Business. Put yourself and your career in fastforward. This game-changing combination of cross-disciplinary instruction in specific areas of health care and policy and personal leadership development is offered in a focused one-year degree. Unique in North America, the MHLP degree has been developed in close collaboration with the health care ARE YOU up FOR THE CHALLENGE? service sector. It is designed to equip participants with an array of knowledge and skills that are in great demand in this sector. Meet, learn and grow in a vibrant, visionary academic community while discovering how far you can move your career forward in just a year. ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER You Have: 3+* YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (*For Most Programs) + 1 YEAR FOR INTENSIVE STUDY 12 Months January—December + ADVANCED TECHNICAL STUDY ACROSS DISCIPLINES UBC School of Nursing & Faculty of Applied Science + BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS UBC Faculty of Applied Science & Sauder School of Business = TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL Master of Health Leadership and Policy The University of British Columbia is the place to realize your potential. Push boundaries. Think big. Then think even bigger. UBC is known across Canada and worldwide for its exceptional learning environment. Consistently ranking among the world’s top 40 universities and acknowledged as a leading research and teaching institution, UBC invites students from around the globe to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo. Our doors first opened in 1915 and since then we’ve built a strong history of more than a century of scholarly achievement. Today, we are proud of our record of entrepreneurship. We consistently place among the top 10 North American universities for commercialization and patenting activities. UBC has more than 50,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students on two campuses. UBC FACTS 100 years+ 300,000+ 7 UBC CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL IN 2015 ALUMNI IN 120 COUNTRIES NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS UNIVERSITY of BRITISH COLUMBIA Creative collaboration between UBC’s School of Nursing, the Faculty of Applied Science and the Sauder School of Business has resulted in this unique series of professional master’s degree programs. It’s a groundbreaking approach, blending intensive technical training with a focus on enhancing individual leadership ability. The multidisciplinary environment is designed to inspire and involve participants in a lifelong learning adventure. SCHOOL OF NURSING FACTS 100 years 1st $30 million+ ESTABLISHED IN 1919, THE UBC SCHOOL OF NURSING HAS ALMOST A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE EDUCATING LEADERS AND RESEARCHING INNOVATIONS THE UBC SCHOOL OF NURSING PROGRAM WAS THE FIRST DEGREE PROGRAM IN NURSING IN THE COMMONWEALTH IN RESEARCH FUNDING TECHNICAL and LEADERSHIP SKILLS COMBINED The Faculty of Applied Science is home to the UBC School of Nursing, one of North America’s premier schools of nursing. The faculty also houses Engineering, the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and the School of Community and Regional Planning— representing key professions that support a sustainable society. The Sauder School of Business is one of the world’s leading academic business schools. It is dedicated to rigorous and relevant teaching that emphasizes mentorships, work experience and networking opportunities. Together, the School of Nursing, the Faculty of Applied Science and the Sauder School of Business offer an unparalleled learning opportunity— where participants sharpen their technical focus, gain valuable experience and are equipped to fully realize their potential. Designed for practicing professionals who want to enhance their technical know-how, the Master of Health Leadership and Policy degree digs deeper into specializations in health care. SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACTS Top 1% 73% 36,000 SAUDER IS RECOGNIZED AMONG THE TOP 1% OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD OF SAUDER’S FACULTY ARE FROM COUNTRIES OTHER THAN CANADA ALUMNI IN OVER 76 COUNTRIES HOW you WILL LEARN About 60% of the program focuses on advanced study in health services and health policy for the population of focus. Students will gain exposure to an interdisciplinary learning environment to mirror real-world collaboration that takes place in project-oriented environments. About 40% of the program focuses on the leadership platform—where students in the MHLP degree will interact and form a cohort with students from the Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) programs to concentrate on developing the business and leadership skills critical to managing in today’s team-oriented structures. Plenty of face-to-face experiences, co-op work placements, professional development workshops and individual coaching will support the growth of professional development and communication skills. Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the world’s most beautiful places to live, work and learn. UBC’s Vancouver campus is situated in the centre of this natural wonder. Surrounded by forests and ocean, this stunning setting is just 30 minutes from Vancouver’s downtown core. VANCOUVER BC CANADA VANCOUVER FACTS 2.4 million+ 40%+ Top 3+ RESIDENTS MOST LIVABLE CITIES IN THE WORLD OF VANCOUVERITES WERE BORN OUTSIDE OF CANADA (THE ECONOMIST) Dynamic and diverse, Vancouver is consistently voted one of the world’s most livable cities by The Economist magazine. The West Coast lifestyle offers an enviable climate, abundant greenery and countless outdoor recreational opportunities—including iconic Stanley Park, the Seawall and local beaches, eclectic Granville Island, Canada’s largest Chinatown, and nearby Grouse Mountain with its unparalleled hiking and skiing. Equally vital, Vancouver has created a vibrant economic environment, with a strong resource base and varied business mix, where demand for health care leaders continues to grow. If you’re thinking about making more of your career in health, think about the difference a year at UBC can make. Build knowledge. Cross disciplines and boundaries. Gain confidence. Master the leadership skills that will take you to the next level. Invest in yourself and invest your time wisely at UBC. APPLY IT’S QUICK and EASY Visit our website, call us at 604.827.4136 Monday—Friday 8:30 am—4:30 pm Pacific Time or email [email protected] mhlp.ubc.ca Course availability and content subject to change—see our website for more details. UBC School of Nursing Subject to approval by the Ministry of Advanced Education.