High Performance Buildings Courses

The innovative interdisciplinary curriculum is made up of 60% technical courses taught from leading experts at the Faculty of Applied Science and 40% business courses taught by faculty from UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School 

Your instructors are working at the forefront of their fields. Internationally respected educators and researchers, they are collaborating with industry, government and other organizations to develop innovative solutions and make a tangible difference to our world. They are passionate about their work, committed to student achievement and excited to share their knowledge. 

Learning environment

Before each class, you will independently review material through assigned readings and lecture videos. Classes are a time for active learning where you will contribute to discussions, apply your knowledge to real-world case studies and collaborate on group projects. This interactive format ensures a deeper understanding and enables you to gain practical, hands-on experience with the subject matter.

Course overview

The academic year consists of three semesters, starting in January and ending in December. The following graphic shows the technical and leadership courses you will take each semester.  

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High performance buildings course overview

Winter term courses: January to April

Summer term courses: May to August

Fall term courses: September to December

Electives from UBC Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School 

Students can choose an elective course from UBC Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School to gain greater exposure to a particular area of interest. Options include (subject to change):

All course offerings are subject to change. 

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Application deadline

Get ready to apply! Admissions for the 2026 intake will open on January 1, 2025.  The application deadline for Round 1 is March 25, 2025.

Attend an information session

Attend an upcoming online information session to discover what our programs have to offer you and your career.

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