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?
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 start-ups, non-profits, and social enterprises through course projects and Work-Integrated Learning placements.
Learn from business people 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 strengthen your leadership as you prepare for life beyond university. Explore student leadership opportunities on campus.
“Studying business at CMU changed the way I see the world. It’s not just about numbers—it’s about people, purpose, and learning how to make a meaningful impact.”
– Venaika Jean, Business student
What Makes the Redekop School of Business Different?
Business rooted in responsibility.
You'll explore social, ecological, and ethical questions alongside economic ones. Your studies will empower you to lead with integrity in a complex world.
Big ideas, small class sizes.
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.
A global and local perspective.
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.
Not just BBA, but BA too.
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.
Professors who are part of global conversations.
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.
“I love that we can read and contemplate together with students and colleagues. Being able to sit with ideas and imagine real responses to social and ecological challenges is such a privilege.”
– James Magnus-Johnston, Assistant Professor of Business
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:
Start something that matters.
Become a social entrepreneur by launching a business or initiative that puts people and the planet ahead of profit.
Support organizations from the inside out.
Lead efforts in human resources or accounting to help businesses run smoothly, ethically, and aligned with their core commitments.
Strengthen communities through business.
Join a not-for-profit or non-government organization and use your business skills to support work focused on equity, sustainability, and social good.
Inform better decisions.
Analyze trends and offer insights that guide business strategy or public policy.
Take your education further.
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.
“CMU’s work-integrated learning program opened doors I never imagined. It helped me understand my coursework, build real experience, and step into a full-time accounting role right after graduation—even after moving across the country.”
– Kayla Yanke (CMU ’18), Senior Accountant, KPMG
Where Redekop School of Business Grads Go
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 résumé, explore your interests, and see how business can be a tool for transformation.
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Faculty: In Their Own Words
Dr. Craig Martin, Assistant Professor of Business and Program Coordinator for the MBA program
James Magnus-Johnston, Assistant Professor, Business; Director, Centre for Resilience
Dr. Jerry Buckland, Professor of International Development Studies
Dr. Ray Vander Zaag, Assistant Professor of International Development Studies
RSB Stories
Cross-continental research: CMU business faculty dive into UK economics
Business co-op program gives Kayla Yanke (CMU '18) head start in career
Business students' project yields invaluable workplace experience at a critical time
