Business Administration

• Go beyond the fundamentals of business and learn the language of accounting.  
• Take a blend of courses in financial and managerial accounting, economics, information systems, and tax and auditing
• Prepare for a future as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). 

• Hone your skills as a creative and innovative business thought leader by exploring a range of topics in budget and financial forecasting, micro and macroeconomics, and international trade.  
• You’ll develop an understanding of the big picture of business and the economy and the forces that shape our global markets and financial systems. 

• Build your own business, develop online marketing strategies, and shape your groundbreaking ideas into a viable venture in this specialization geared towards innovative B.B.A. students.
• Explore an independent path in business leadership with hands-on learning emphasizing experience in starting, scaling, and managing a new enterprise.

Gain foundational knowledge in business ethics and learn how to apply analytical tools, such as market, benefit-cost analysis, and risk analysis models, to today’s global challenges, such as climate change and new models of work, to make transformational change in the corporate world.

• Add this specialization to your Business degree if you are interested in a career in financial strategy. Graduate with the training and knowledge needed to understand how to manage money, investments, and assets.
• Learn the fundamentals of managing business assets and creating plans for how assets are distributed, as well as skills and experience in financial planning, investment management, and corporate finance. 

This specialization teaches students the skills to be socially conscious and create meaningful global change in any organizational structure. Take classes spanning business, international development, politics, and sociology to learn new ways of challenging global inequities. Through this specialization, you can also complete summer fieldwork abroad to get first-hand experience with innovation in different contexts.

• Develop in-demand skills in managing interpersonal relations and personnel business strategy.
• Meet course requirements for the Certified Human Resources Professional Designation.™ 

• Build expertise in managing and leveraging the potential of digital systems and information technology.
• Develop your proficiency in programming, software design, analytics, online marketing, project management, database management, and web application development. 

• Gain essential knowledge and skills and navigate the intricate networks that facilitate the movement of goods and services from production to consumption.  
• Prepare to excel and thrive in the field of logistics and supply chain management through real-world applications, hands-on experiential learning opportunities and industry partnerships.
• This specialization is only available at our Durham GTA campus. 

• Study the nuances of consumer behaviour, becoming proficient at mobilizing effective marketing and go-to-market business strategies.
• Learn the techniques and best practices used in market research, advertising, social media outreach, and branding to help businesses improve sales and become a leader in business growth.  
• Note: Students pursuing a Specialization in Marketing & Consumer Culture are strongly encouraged to develop a wider foundation in the social sciences. 

Develop your ability to work with mindfulness and agility in the 21st century business environment through this specialization that unites Indigenous Knowledge and ideologies with contemporary business practices.