Multidisciplinary Leadership University of Northern British Columbia

Overview

The Multidisciplinary Leadership programme at the University of Northern British Columbia provides a comprehensive academic framework for professionals seeking to enhance their impact in educational and community settings. This course-based degree focuses on developing public intellectuals who can lead and inform policy within local, rural, and remote contexts.

Students engage in a cohort-based learning model that emphasises the signature pedagogy of People, Place, and Land. The curriculum is designed to be provocative and experiential, encouraging practitioners from various disciplines to reflect on their roles as leaders. Throughout the six semesters of study, participants maintain an e-portfolio to document their learning journey and professional growth.

Why Multidisciplinary Leadership at the University of Northern British Columbia?

The University of Northern British Columbia offers a distinctive teaching approach that integrates Indigenous ways of knowing with contemporary leadership theory. The programme is specifically designed for professionals in education, community, or healthcare services who are committed to decolonization, inclusivity, and ethical decision-making.

Students benefit from a collaborative network that fosters connection across different professional sectors. The institution provides a supportive environment where small-scale initiatives are recognised for their transformative power. This focus on equity and inclusion ensures that graduates are well-equipped to manage complex governance structures and lead diverse teams effectively.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 3622 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2587 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of core cohort requirements and specialised tracks. Modules may include:

• Reconciling Space and Practice: Ways of Knowing and Being
• Reflective and Transformative Practices in Educational Contexts
• Using Research to Inform Practice and Policy
• En Cha Huná: Living our Learning
• Psychoeducational Assessment
• Human Development: Implications for Education
• Educating Exceptional Children
• Language and Learning Disabilities
• Interventions for Literacy Disorders
• School-Based Teams, Consultants, and Families
• Focus on a Selected Disability
• Mental Health Disorders in Exceptionality Education
• Policy, Governance and Ethical Decision Making
• Decolonizing Education
• Leadership for Equity and Inclusion
• Small is Beautiful: The Power of Small
• Leading for Change
• Aboriginal/Indigenous Learners: History, Culture, and Ways of Knowing
• School Principalship
• Policy and Politics in Public Education
• Leading for Learning: Teacher Leadership and Principal Preparation
• Inclusive Education: Learning for All
• Instructional Leadership

Careers with Multidisciplinary Leadership

Graduates of this programme are prepared for advanced roles in educational administration, community service management, and healthcare leadership. The curriculum specifically supports those moving into teacher-leader positions or administrative-leader roles within public and private sectors. Many alumni pursue careers as school principals, policy advisors, or system transformation specialists.

The focus on equity and inclusive governance makes graduates highly sought after by organisations dedicated to social justice and community development. By mastering the complexities of policy and ethical decision-making, professionals can transition into senior consultancy or governmental roles. The programme also provides a pathway for those working in rural and remote regions to lead local institutional change.