Business for the common good.

Studying in the Redekop School of Business means asking big questions about how the world works, and how it could be better. You'll explore what it means to lead ethically, think systemically, and build businesses that center people, communities, and the environment—not just profit.

Whether you want to run a company, launch a social enterprise, work for an organization you believe in, or understand the economic systems that shape our lives, the Redekop School of Business will help you think critically and lead with purpose.

You'll learn how businesses operate in a modern capitalist context, and how to do business differently.

Why Study in the Redekop School of Business at CMU?

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At CMU you will:

Explore people, ideas, and change.

Study business in a program that blends practical training with big-picture thinking, grounded in care for society and creation.

Rethink what business can be.

Go beyond the question "how do we maximize profit?" to consider how business can serve the common good—economically, socially, and ecologically.

Connect business with the world around you.

Take courses in political studies, theology, and history to understand how systems interact and how business decisions impact people's lives.

Apply your learning.

Engage with local startups, nonprofits, and social enterprises through course projects and Work-Integrated Learning placements.

Learn from businesspeople who love what they do.

Most of your professors are active in their fields. They are entrepreneurs, consultants, business leaders, and accountants who bring a wealth of experience to the classroom.

Grow in confidence.

The Redekop School of Business helps you reflect on your purpose, build resilience, and discover what motivates you. It's not just about career, it's about calling.

What Makes the Redekop School of Business Distinct?

You'll explore social, ecological, and ethical questions alongside economic ones. Your studies will empower you to lead with integrity in a complex world.

With classes typically between 10-40 students, you'll be part of a learning communities where your voice matters, and your questions share the conversation.

From the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals to Indigenous business revitalization right here in Manitoba, you'll explore what business looks like in different contexts.

Whether you pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Organization Administration, both tracks offer rich learning experiences. The BA isn't second-best; it's a flexible, interdisciplinary choice that pairs well with another major.

CMU business faculty bring a wide range of international experience—from consulting with microfinance initiatives in South Asia to researching economic development and policy in Latin America. One instructor is a Fellow at Oxford University in the UK, connecting CMU to a global network of business scholars. Others have led workshops on social entrepreneurship in Europe, contributed to UN Sustainable Goal research, and published in international journals on topics like ethical business, organizational leadership, and community economics.

What can you do with a CMU business degree?

A CMU business degree prepares you to think critically, lead with purpose, and contribute to a more just and sustainable economy. Whether you want to work in business, launch something new, or pursue further studies, you'll graduate with skills that make a difference.

Here are a few directions you might go:

Become a social entrepreneur by launching a business or initiative that puts people and the planet ahead of profit.

Lead efforts in human resources or accounting to help businesses run smoothly, ethically, and aligned with their core commitments.

Join a not-for-profit or non-government organization and use your business skills to support work focused on equity, sustainability, and social good.

Analyze trends and offer insights that guide business strategy or public policy.

Pursue graduate studies or an MBA (right here at CMU!) to deepen your understanding and expand your career possibilities.

Note: Some careers may require additional training or certification.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

All CMU students complete a work placement, and Redekop School of Business students have great options to gain hands-on experience. Your placement might include:

  • Working with a not-for-profit, startup, or social enterprise
  • Supporting community-based or Indigenous business development
  • Participating in sustainability or economic development initiatives
  • Contributing to marketing, human resources, or accounting teams

You'll build your resume, explore your interests, and see how business can be a tool for transformation.

Mission and Vision

The Redekop School of Business equips students to lead with integrity in a complex and changing world. Rooted in a commitment to social, ecological, ethical, and economic responsibility, the program prepares students to build organizations that serve the common good both locally and globally. Through interdisciplinary learning, critical reflection, and hands-on experience, students develop the knowledge, resilience and purpose to engage the marketplace with care, creativity, and courage.

We envision a world where business is a force for justice, sustainability, and human flourishing. At CMU, business education empowers students to change the status quo, rethink systems and imagine new possibilities. Our graduates are not only prepared to succeed in business, but they are also prepared to transform it.

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As CMU is a member of Universities Canada, students can be assured that the program will meet the highest regulatory requirements for work in a range of contexts across Canada.