Program Overview

Program Overview

The UBC Sauder School of Business offers various programs and courses for students.

Academic Success

The school provides resources for students to achieve academic success, including:

• Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
• Presentation Coaching
• Research Support
• Communication Development Programs
• Math & Econ Coaching

Student Life

The school offers various student life activities, including:

• Orientations (Imagine UBC & The Spark)
• Student Experience Grants
• Indigenous Student Support
• Commerce Undergraduate Society
• Case Competitions
• Activate
• Health & Wellness
• Sauder Gives Back
• Student Engagement Hub (SEHUB)

Global Reach

The school has a global reach, with:

• International Exchange
• Coming to UBC Sauder on Exchange

Career & Experience

The school provides career and experience opportunities, including:

• Career & Personal Exploration
  • Personal Development Resources
  • Career Exploration Resources
  • What Can I Do With My Degree?
  • UBC Sauder Alumni Job Data
  • Navigate Your Career Journey
  • Graduate Studies
• Gain Experience
  • Work and Volunteer Experience
  • Mentorship & Specialty Programs
  • Co-op Program
  • Job Search Resources
  • COOL Career Platform
  • Where can I work?
• Networking & Events
  • Networking Resources
  • LinkedIn Resources
  • Industry Events & Workshop
• Resumes & Cover Letters
  • Resume Resources
  • Cover Letter Resources
• Job Interviews
  • Interview Prep Resources
  • Case Interview Resources
  • Negotiation Resources
• COOL Career Platform
• Career Coaching & Advising
  • BCom Career Strategists
  • Career Peer Advisors
  • Co-op Career Strategists
• Co-op Program
  • Why Co-op?
  • My Co-op Experience
  • Requirements & How to Apply
  • Co-op Key Facts
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Co-op Employers
  • COSAS
  • Co-op News
  • Co-op for International Students

Courses, Money & Enrolment

The school offers various courses and programs, including:

• Academic Concession
• Dates and Deadlines
• Program Requirements
  • Combined Major in Business and Computer Science
  • UBC Sauder – HKU Dual Degree Program
  • General Program Requirements
  • Transfer students
• Course Planning and Registration
  • Course Search
  • Registering for Courses
  • Summer Courses
  • Registration Assistance
  • Taking Courses Outside of UBC
  • Requesting Documentation
  • Academic Progress Report (APR)
  • BCom Course Planning Worksheets
• Options
  • How to Choose Your Option
  • Option Declaration
  • Accounting
  • Business Technology Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Early Start to the Finance Option
  • General Business Management
  • Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations and Logistics
  • Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
  • Real Estate
  • Double Options
• Elective Requirements
• Exams and Grades
  • Exams
  • Grades
  • Academic Standing and Class Standing
  • Academic Honours
  • Campus Closures
  • Failed Year
• Specialized Academic Opportunities
  • UBC SWIFT: UBC Sauder Women in Finance Training
  • Commerce Scholars Program
  • UBC Sauder Public Speaking Competition
  • UBCO Cross Campus Mobility
• Minors and Concentrations
  • Minor in Arts or Science
  • Minor in Commerce
  • Business Analytics Concentration
  • Business Law Concentration
  • International Business Concentration
  • Sustainability and Social Impact Concentration
• Scholarships and Funding
  • Scholarship Search
  • OSAS Student Experience Grants
• Graduation

Course Details

The course COHR_V 486B - Improvisation for Leaders teaches students how to use the tools of improvised theatre to strengthen their leadership. The focus is on creating leaders who are versatile and adaptive to diverse and changing environments. Students will also build spontaneous and confident leadership presentation skills. Topics include creative problem solving, presentation and status, active listening, and "Yes and"-collaborative teamwork. Focus will be put on shifting perspectives across demographic contexts. A large portion of the course is taught through hands-on exercises.

Course Credits

The course is worth 3 credits.

Course Availability

COHR 486B will not be offered in 2025W.

Previous Course Versions

If you took COHR 486B during or prior to 2017W, you will still only receive 1.5 credits for completion of the 6-week version of the course; you cannot retake the course to receive additional credit. Starting in 2018W, COHR 486B will be a 13-week, 3 credit course.