勞里埃大學

In the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, you’ll learn to work in teams tackling real-world problems that exist in society and in business. Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is full time and direct entry, which means your business education begins on day one.

You'll build a solid foundation and become a well-rounded business graduate, as well as a specialist in your area of focus by choosing one of ten business concentrations:

• Accounting
• Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Sustainability
• Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resource Management
• Risk Management
• International Business
• Supply Chain Management

You also have the opportunity to earn all the university credits required for the major professional designations: CPA (accounting), CFA (finance) and CHRP (human resources).

LEARNING WHILE EARNING

Our business degree co-op program is Canada’s largest, so you can gain valuable experience before you graduate. Your extensive knowledge of business fundamentals, innovative business practises and case-based learning opportunities will make you an experienced graduate and an asset to modern industry.

IMMERSIVE LEARNING

At Laurier, you'll participate in a number of case-based learning opportunities:

Live Case: In your very first semester, you'll work in a group to answer a strategic business question posed by a real company. Cash prizes are awarded to the top teams.

BDO New Venture Competition: Working in a team, you'll generate and present an idea and business plan for your new venture. Scholarships are awarded to the winning team.

PepsiCo Pitch Competition: This competition offers you the opportunity to perfect the "art of the pitch," a critical business skill in today’s world. PepsiCo offers guaranteed interviews to the top three winners.

IKEA Sustainability Challenge: You'll work in small teams to come up with an innovative solution to IKEA’s question with a specific lens on sustainability. Winners are invited to interview for a summer job with IKEA Canada.

Integrated Case Exercise (ICE) Week: In your third year, you'll put your business knowledge to the test during in a ten-day live case competition, where you'll analyze a real problem facing a real company and offer real solutions.

Program Highlights

Our business degree co-op is Canada’s largest so you can gain valuable experience before you graduate.

Only the top 5% of business schools worldwide are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – the highest standard of achievement for business schools. The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics has been accredited since 2004.

Sample Courses

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy for Sustainability
• Business Law
• High-Tech Marketing
• Transportation and Facilities Management
• Management of Financial Institutions
• Strategic Human Resources Planning
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Building and Managing Products, Services and Brands
• Intermediate Accounting
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Understanding the Business Environment
• Marketing and Social Networks

SAMPLE CAREER OPTIONS

• account executive
• accounts payable/receivable manager
• actuary
• auditor
• brand strategist/manager
• business analyst
• business development manager
• buyer/purchasing coordinator
• category analyst
• claims adjuster
• commercial banking associate
• consultant