High School Applicants
Overview
Business is everyone’s business. Learn to move nimbly and confidently in a world where your ideas shape the products, services and vital relationships that life communities.
With everything from inspiring teaching, collaborative case study learning and industry networking, you'll forge deep relationships. Prepare your entrepreneurial spirit to dream big — you're ready to launch.
Go boldly in the confidence of your ideas.
Earn 2 credentials
- Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
- Diploma in Business Administration
Your degree is granted by the University of Guelph and diploma by Humber Polytechnic. You must complete all four years of study to receive both credentials.
Specializations
Start with the fundamentals of business and then focus your studies through one of seven specializations:
Accounting
Complete the courses you need to pursue your CPA when you graduate.
This specialization includes courses in managerial accounting, taxation and auditing.
Finance
Learn about banking, insurance, capital projects, investing and portfolio management.
This specialization includes courses in investment finance, personal financial planning and real estate finance.
Human Resources
Learn how human resources (HR) helps organizations achieve their goals by building and keeping a productive workforce.
This specialization includes courses in talent acquisition, employee compensation and benefits, training and development, and labour relations.
International Business
Focus on conducting business within the global economy.
This specialization includes courses in international trade and law, and the business practices of the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America regions.
Management
Learn about the management of large and small businesses, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
This specialization includes courses in business consulting, business and government, business analytics and event management.
Marketing
Explore how product, price, promotion, and distribution frameworks are used to satisfy consumer needs and achieve organizational objectives.
This specialization includes courses in professional selling, e-commerce and social media marketing.
Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Explore crucial strategies for initiating and maintaining a successful small business in today’s marketplace.
This specialization includes courses in business consulting, event management, planning a small business and entrepreneurial finance.
Choose not to specialize to have your degree cover a broader range of business perspectives.
Complete your degree requirement for work experience in a field placement OR co-op.
Placement
Choose placement to complete 100 to 520 hours of hours-on work experience and graduate in four years. Placement is integrated into your semesters of coursework.
Past placements include:
- BMO Financial Group
- CIBC Wealth Management
- City of Toronto
- Coca-Cola
- IBM
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- Oracle NetSuite
- TD Canada Trust
- Universal Music Group
Co-op
Apply to co-op in your first year. Co-op and in-course semesters are separate because work teams are paid full-time hours. Graduate in five years of study. The first work term will take place in the summer of second year, or in third year for accounting students.
If you're interested in pursuing co-op, please refer to our academic calendar for a schedule of studies, including work terms.
Hands-on education
You'll get real-world experience through your business courses, including Event Planning I & II and Business Analytics, for a total of 664 hours of hands-on learning.
Get to Know Us
Popular course: Business Analytics
- Business Law
- Financial Accounting
- Human Resources Management
- Negotiation in Business
- Personal Financial Planning
- Social Media Marketing
Note: Courses listed above are a selection from all years of the program. Refer to the program overview for a course breakdown by year.
Awards & 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)
Professional Designations
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), e.g., Financial Advisor
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), e.g., Auditor
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), e.g., HR Consultant
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), e.g., Director of HR
- Project Management Professional (PMP), e.g., Project Manager
Additional Opportunities
- Business Consultant
- Logistics Coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Social Media Strategist
- Brand Manager
- Event Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Developer
- Tax Specialist
- Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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.
Pathway to the University of Guelph's MBA Program
Take advantage of our partnerships at the University of Guelph and pursue your MBA at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, which is ranked #1 in Canada and #5 in the world for its focus on developing responsible business leaders.
The work experience requirement is waived and gives U of GH students an advantage in being admitted to the program.
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Guelph-Humber's small class sizes allowed me to create meaningful relationships with my peers and professors whose support pushed me to grow — whether it was competing in case competitions or taking on an executive leadership roles on campus.
Transitioning to university can be overwhelming, but we're here to support you every step of the way.
Check out the supports available to you. For more information on support services, visit our Student Experience page.
Instructors 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 instructors 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. Your team includes your Academic Advisor, Placement Coordinator, Career Coordinator, Liaison Librarian and Student Life Coordinator.
Safe spaces
Once you experience it, you’ll recognize it. U of GH creates a tremendous sense of safety through the support of Program Chairs, Instructors and staff. Feel comfortable to share your voice and care for your mental health.