Business
Business
“When I was a student, professors were always available and taught from personal experience so the lessons weren’t just theory, but practical use cases of that academic knowledge.”
Shikha T., graduated 2009
Earn 2 Credentials
HONOURS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
from the University of Guelph
+
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
from Humber
Future options include:
- Financial Advisor (CFA)
- Accountant (CPA)
- Human Resources Consultant (CHRP)
- Business Consultant
- Logistics Coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager (PMP)
- Social Media Strategist
- Brand Manager
- Event Manager
- Business Analyst
- Retail Manager
Graduate school and further education
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Finance
- Master in Project Management
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Marketing
- Bachelor of Education (Teachers College)
- Law School
- Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Note: Some employment and entry into further education may require additional study.
If you don't see your career goal listed here - talk to us! There are many more options.
What will I learn?
Business is everyone’s business. Make your degree work for you. Business literacy is a must, with transferable skills for success wherever your career takes you.
Learn about the principles of business organization and operations; marketing tactics; funding strategies and finances; leadership; business ethics; collaboration; and communications.
Specializations
Custom design your studies with the fundamentals of business and then complement this with subjects that match your interests and goals.
You can be as broad or specific as you want in one of seven specializations:
- Accounting: Complete the courses you need to pursue your CPA when you graduate.
- Finance: Learn about banking, insurance, capital projects, investing and portfolio management.
- Human Resources: Learn about talent acquisition, employee compensation and benefits, training and maintaining a productive workforce, and labour laws and standards.
- International Business: Explore global currencies, trade and industry practices of Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
- Management: Learn the challenges of running various types of enterprises including for-profit, not-for-profit, small and large businesses.
- Marketing: Explore how product, price, place and promotion meet consumer needs and achieve company objectives.
- Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship: Study key strategies for starting and maintaining a successful new venture.
Practise your business savvy
In our Business Management Simulation course, you run a virtual business over one semester—making business decisions and managing the results.
In Business Analytics, learn the core techniques of data analysis, including data mining, pattern detection, graphic visualization and modelling.
Prepare a business plan for a new business, then showcase the business at the Business Tradeshow on campus—a student favourite.
Explore your courses
Popular course: Business Analytics
- Business Law
- Financial Accounting
- Human Resources Management
- Negotiation in Business
- Social Media Marketing
- Personal Financial Planning
Note: Courses listed above are a selection from all four years of the program. For a course breakdown by year, click on the Program Overview below.
If you're interested in the Accounting specialization, course sequencing varies from the above overview. Please refer to the Business (Specialization in Accounting) Program Overview.
Up to 520 hours of workplace experience
Applied Business Study
(Required)
Business Practicum (Optional)
Business Workplace Learning
(Optional)
Past placements include:
- BMO Financial Group
- CIBC Wealth Management
- City of Toronto
- Coca-Cola
- Enterprise Mobility
- GLOCAL Foundation of Canada
- IBM
- LCBO
- Live Nation
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- Metrolinx
- Mosaic North America
- RE/MAX
- Rogers Communications
- Sun Life Financial
- TD Canada Trust
- Toronto Hydro
- Universal Music Group
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Profs in the industry
You are taught by professionals currently working in their field. Learn from their firsthand experience!
Supported learning
- Your classmates/cohort will move through the program together.
- Your professors open doors to diverse professional networks. Their mentorship can guide you to new opportunities.
- Your program team is eager to assist you. With everything in one building and a small student population, they’re a footstep or email away. Check out your team: Academic Advisor, Placement Coordinator, Career Coordinator, Librarian and Student Life Coordinator.
Safe spaces
Once you experience it, you’ll recognize it. UofGH creates a tremendous sense of safety through the support of Program Chairs, professors and staff. Feel comfortable to share your voice and care for your mental health.
Learn outside of class
Societies
Societies are related to our programs and offer a realm of activities outside of class. They can help you develop leadership skills, gain professional experience and network. There are quite a few business-related societies! Take a look at the list below and visit our Clubs and Societies page for more.
- ACE UofGH (formerly DECA UGH)
- Accounting Society
- Consulting Society
- Entrepreneurs Society
- Finance Society
- HR Society
- Global Business Society
- Women in Business Society
Awards and competitions
Join our award-winning teams to represent the University in business case competitions against other postsecondary institutions, locally and abroad. Solve complex problems, earn valuable experience and network with top national and international companies.
Past competitions include:
- Central European Case Competition (Hungary)
- Ethics in Action Conference & Competition (Halifax)
- Harvard Consulting International Case Competition (Boston)
- John Molson Stock Exchange Competition (Montreal)
- The CFO Case Competition (South Africa)
- Wharton Consulting Case Competition (Philadelphia)
U of GH offers more extracurriculars for students in all programs. Learn more on our Extra! Extra! page.
Travel and learn with study tours (10 days) and Study Elsewhere (one semester). Visit our Global Learning Opportunities page for details!
After graduation
Pursue professional designations
Build on your degree after graduation by pursuing certification as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Heading to law school
Graduate ready for Canadian law school or take advantage of our partnerships in England. Earn a senior status law degree (LLB) with The City Law School, City, University of London in just two years without an LSAT requirement, or a Master of Law (LLM) through distance learning with the University of London in one year (full-time) or up to five years (part-time). Both with reduced tuition.
A step ahead
After graduation, take advantage of our partnerships for a Master of Science degree with:
- University of Guelph (in Guelph, Ontario) - MSc in Management
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A pathway to Manchester Metropolitan University programs (Manchester, UK) for UofGH BBA grads with a minimum 70% average:
- MSc Management
- MSc Management and Consultancy
- MSc Management and Sustainability
- MSc Entrepreneurship
- ... with reduced international tuition!
