There are lots of advising options at Trent. Students can use their campus-specific Academic Advisors, College/University Academic Advisors, or International Student Advisors. Advisors can help with course registration, course planning, requirements for the business major, specializations, or degree as well as university petitions.
Trent School of Business students can also access department advising for course planning.
If you are a Durham student reach out to the Durham Academic Advising Team.
International students can meet with the International Advising Team.
If you are a Peterborough student reach out to College/University Advisors.
If you are an ADMN student looking for course planning support or information about placements and internships, book an appointment with us here.
Full time studies:
Full-time students are allowed to take a maximum of 5.0 credits from September to April (the FW session): 2.5 credits in the fall term (FA) and 2.5 credits in the winter term (WI). Some courses are worth a full credit ("Y"= 1.0 credit), while others are worth a half credit ("H" = 0.5 credit). For example, HIST 1500Y is worth 1.0 credit and spans the entire fall/winter (FW) session, while PHIL 1000H is worth 0.5 credit and is offered in the fall term (FA) and spans one term only.
First Year Business Administration students:
The following required courses for a business major should be taken in first year: ADMN 1000H, ADMN 1221H, ECON 1010H, ECON 1020H and ECON 1250H.
ECON 1250H cannot be taken in the fall, but may be taken in Winter term or you can wait and take it in second or third year. If you are adding a specialization in Economics or Finance, you need to take ECON 1250H in year 1 winter as a pre-requisite for second year ECON courses.
The rest of your first-year course selection is flexible and consists of elective credits. Consider taking the required introductory courses in a few programs that you find interesting to open multiple pathways for the future.
For those considering a Specialization in Accounting, Finance or Economics, you will want to enroll in both ADMN 1000H, ADMN 1221H and one of ECON 1010H or 1020H in the Fall term and ADMN 2010H, one of ECON 1010H or 1020H and ECON 1250H in the Winter term of first year. This will then leave space in the upper years to schedule the appropriate accounting, economics, or finance courses. It is also suggested you take COIS 1010H and COIS 1620H in the first year.
For those considering a Specialization in Human Resources Management, it is also suggested you take COIS 1010H and COIS 1620H in first year.
Students in the joint Business Trent Swansea Law program will want to enroll in ADMN 1000H, 1221H, 2010H, 3021H and ECON 1010H and 1020H in first year.
For those in coops, go to the coop pages for guidance on course selection.
International students:
International students are required to be enrolled full-time while studying at Trent. For an international student that is a minimum of 2.0 credits per term (fall and winter). Students are encouraged to register in 2.5 credits per term so it does not impact the time it takes to complete your studies. Students are charged the same flat rate tuition for 2 or 2.5 credits per term. If you wish to enroll in less than 2.5 credits, please meet with Trent International.
For additional information on Trent course selection, building a timetable and academic advising visit the University advising website
Upper year Business Administration students:
Successful course planning includes looking at the requirements for your major as well as your degree. Upper year students are encouraged to plan out years 2, 3 and 4 as some courses are only offered alternate years or alternate terms.
For those considering a Specialization in Accounting, you will want to enroll in ADMN-3021H and 3200H in second year. You will also want to enroll in ADMN 3121H, 3221H, and 3321H in third year.
For those considering a Specialization in Marketing or Entrepreneurship, you will want to enroll in ADMN 2100H and 2080H in second year.
For those considering a Specialization in Human Resources Management, you will want to enroll in ADMN 2220H and 2230H in your second year.
See the advising checklists attached below for full information on successful course planning.
Advising Checklists based on the appropriate academic calendar
2024/25 Academic Planning Checklist - Accessible version
2023/24 Academic Planning Checklist - Accessible version
2022/23 Academic Planning Checklist – Accessible version
2021/22 Academic Planning Checklist – Accessible version
2020/21 Academic Planning Checklist - Accessible version
Questions or Tutoring Help:
If you have questions about your courses, email your Course Instructor. Students in ADMN-1000H, ADMN-2010H can also email their Seminar Leader.
Economics also provides tutors for ECON 1010H and 1020H. Students should refer to their course syllabus for full details.
Paid tutoring is also available at Academic Skills. While on the Academic Skills website check out all the amazing “How To Guides”.
Additional Resources
Course Selection and Registration Instructions
Indigenous Course Requirement (ICR) - Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies
First Year Course Suggestions by Major
Further information for incoming Trent students
Understanding degree requirements
Academic Advising video tutorials
Do It Yourself (DIY) Degree Check
Academic Advising webpage
