Explore Business Administration

Lead with purpose.

Welcome to Business Administration

As Chair, I am proud to lead an engaging academic environment that bridges theory with real-world practice. Through our student business case competitions, the Guelph-Humber Centre for Entrepreneurship, and our evolving BBA streams, we empower future leaders to thrive ethically and strategically in today's dynamic global marketplace.

Dr. Karey Rowe
Chair, Business Administration

 

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Real-world experiences that build your professional future.

Add to your degree through experiential learning opportunities designed to connect academic theory with industry practice, international exposure, and student-led entrepreneurial ventures.

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Case Academy & Competitions

Engage in intensive academic preparation and strategic coaching through our Case Academy and represent U of GH on the global stage at prestigious events, such as the NIBS Worldwide Case Competition.

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Centre for Entrepreneurship

Discover your inner innovator. At U of GH, we strongly support student-led business ventures and start-up initiatives, which connect aspiring student entrepreneurs with valuable campus and industry resources.

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Business Student Advisory Council

Be the voice for your Business cohort and a partner in learning. Share student concerns, ideas, and feedback regarding curriculum with staff.

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Tax Clinic

Use the skills you learned in class and help prepare tax returns for, and present information sessions to, local community members.

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Business Industry Advisory Council

Benefit from strong academic-industry partnerships guided by our Business Industry Advisory Council. This connection ensures our curriculum remains aligned with current market standards and employer expectations.

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Collaborative Online International Learning

Collaborate with students studying in top schools around the globe while solving business problems.

Business Administration News

Read our inspiring stories about student achievements, staff and instructor innovations, and alumni successes shaping our university community and beyond. 

Our Students

Empowering visionary student leaders to shape tomorrow.

Our vibrant student body thrives through rigorous academic challenge, global experiential learning, collaborative case competitions, and active engagement within our campus community.

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Vice-Provost Award

Krystal Zarifa, Winner 2026

This award celebrates students who achieve exceptional academic distinction, demonstrating a sustained commitment to rigorous scholarship and intellectual leadership across all business program disciplines.

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Gold Medallion for Leadership Excellence

Mathew Davies, Winner 2026

U of GH recognizes the important role student leaders play on our campus and awards the Gold Medallion for Leadership Excellence to those who have made significant, ongoing leadership contributions to their program.

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PASS Academic Peer Mentors

Jan Eros Intal

Jan and other PASS Academic Peer Mentors drive collaborative academic success by facilitating peer-assisted study sessions and mentoring peers in core business competencies.

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BMO Launch Me Entrepreneurship Program

Gabe Abass, 2025 Winner

During his Entrepreneurial Studies (BADM*3110) class, Gabe developed a business plan for his Refillable Fragrance Bracelet product and made his first prototype, which led to him winning $10,000 in funding from the 2025 BMO Launch Me Entrepreneurship Program and Pitch Competition.

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2026 NIBS Case Competition Competitors

Maya, Parth, Jan, Mathew & Coach Charlie

An experience of a lifetime, the prestigious week-long event was hosted at U of GH in 2026. Maya, Parth, Jan, and Mathew competed in the finals and placed third overall out of 16 teams from around the world. They developed their case competition skills while forging professional connections.

Alumni

Our diverse alumni network spans leading global corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, and impactful public organizations, proving that a University of Guelph-Humber business degree builds lasting career success.

Kevin Vong, CAMS

Kevin Vong, CAMS

Senior Investigator, AML Ministerial Directives, CIBC

"A degree from the University of Guelph-Humber provided me with the analytical, technical and leadership skills many organizations demand, which has led me to a successful career in the world of financial regulatory compliance, where critical decision making and statutory knowledge are vital."

Don Halliwell

Don Halliwell

Vice President, Head of Marketing, TrustLayer

"My journey at Guelph-Humber gave me a degree and a diploma -- the reputations of both schools in one program. That combination landed me on BlackBerry's PR team, the perfect incubator for a young career. Since then, I've led teams at Hootsuite and Manulife, and now at TrustLayer, one of insurtech's hottest brands."

Wesley Correa

Wesley Correa

Director, Services Business Development, Mastercard

"Success starts with foundation. The University was an integral launchpad to starting out my professional career with a strong set of fundamentals and industry knowledge that gave me the confidence to pursue rapid career growth in the Financial Services sector."