Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
Degree
9 Semesters / 4 Years
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Programs
Business Administration
BUADDouglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Key Details
Program Start Dates
No intakes currently available.
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Program Duration
6 SemestersCurrently not available for international students
Program Contacts
Praveen Rathee
Program Coordinator (Year 1)
praveen.rathee@cambriancollege.ca
Marnie Staffen
Program Coordinator (Year 2 & 3)
marnie.staffen@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Walk out of the classroom and into a business career
Arm yourself with the skills you need in human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, and operations to become a vital player in any sized business. Or venture out on your entrepreneurial journey bolstered by a strong foundation of solid skills. Choose to specialize in marketing, management, or business planning in your third year.
You’ll be guided by industry-experienced professors throughout the program. Finally, an unpaid real-world placement in your last semester will put your skills to the test as you build your résumé and develop relationships in your chosen field.
Admissions
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
Additional admission requirements
Recommendations
- Computer competency in relevant software
Academic Upgrading
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Program Delivery
Program delivery
2024-2025
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2024
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2025
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 5: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 6: Winter 2027
Program of Study
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 1045 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1125 | Business Professionalism | 3 |
| BUS 1146 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 1211 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| ECN 1101 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| ISP 3026 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACC 1050 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1111 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 1153 | CSR and Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 1212 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| ECN 1202 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MKT 1204 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ACC 2312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1233 | Statistics | 3 |
| ENG 2205 | Business Reports and Presentations | 3 |
| MKT 1200 | Applied Marketing | 3 |
| FIN 1101 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| BUS 2320 | Business Law | 3 |
| One General Education Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BUS 1037 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 1217 | Strategic Business Decisions | 3 |
| BUS 2041 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS 3501 | Operations Management | 3 |
| IND 1011 | Indigenous Business and Economics | 3 |
| QMM 1005 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| One General Education Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MKT 2350 | Customer Relationship Management | 4 |
| QMM 1003 | Business Analytics | 4 |
| MKT 3550 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 |
| One of the following groups of Elective courses: | 9 | |
|
BUS 1241
| Launching a Small Business | |
|
BUS 1242
| Startup Marketing and Operations | |
|
BUS 1243
| Startup Business Finance | |
| OR | ||
|
MKT 1202
| Digital Media and Marketing | |
|
MKT 2381
| Communication Design | |
|
MKT 1003
| Campaign Strategies | |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BUS 1145 | International Management | 3 |
| BUS 1156 | Work Placement | 6 |
| BUS 1245 | Leadership & Team Development | 3 |
| One of the following Elective courses: | 3 | |
|
BUS 1126
| Small Business Management | |
|
MKT 1020
| Integrated Marketing Communications | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 119 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Learn more about previous opportunities in this program!
Vale – During this Business Administration placement the students helped with the daily activities of the Inbound Logistics/Inventory Management team. This team is responsible for managing and controlling the inventory of MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation) parts, determining stock levels, reviewing items’ criticalities/obsolescence, running replenishment, and interacting with internal customers, other stakeholders, and vendors.
Emcon Services Inc. – Emcon Services Inc. is a proud Canadian-based company with over 30 years of success as an interprovincial Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor. During this placement, the key expectations in this position were confidentiality, accuracy, and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, agencies, and the public. The students got to experience using confidentiality in all matters, as well as presenting a professional company image.
TESC Contracting Company Ltd. – The Marketing Assistant placement opportunity played an integral role in supporting the Business Development team at TESC by identifying key opportunities for expansion and growth. The students were also responsible for the preparation of marketing materials that were used to increase the overall awareness of the business. The individual compiled industry information, formulated reports, and provided substantiated recommendations to the Leadership Team based upon the research findings. Additionally, the individual prepared project profiles to use as future promotional material for clients and prospects. This position interacted with various departments throughout the organization as well as external industry representatives to collect information and prepare materials.
Field of Study
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Cambrian’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business offers a wide range of programs designed to ignite your potential. Create your own narrative with programs that combine classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Cambrian gives you the tools to succeed in the compelling and fast-paced business sector.
Specific program pathway
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – advanced standing opportunity
Graduates from this program (or equivalent) meeting a 2.5 GPA requirement are eligible for advanced standing in the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration program and will receive direct entry into Year 3 and have a potential to receive additional transfer credits.
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum Tech Requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Web cam and headset
- Personal computer
- PC with operating system Windows 10 OR 11(preferred), with 64-bit Intel OR AMD multicore processor, Intel i5 OR AMD equivalent at minimum
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 400
- RAM: 8 GB OR 16 GB (preferred)
- Storage: 16 GB – 32 GB SSD, 100 GB free with 10 GB minimum for software installs
System requirements for Assistive Technology
To access the widest range of Assistive Technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended Storage for Assistive Technology: 8 GB of available Hard Drive of Solid State Drive Space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended Audio: Speakers or Headphones for Text-to-Speech and Microphone for Speech Input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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