Business Administration (Co-op Available)
It’s more than business as usual studying in Trent’s B.B.A. program. Here, you will examine a range of contemporary business models, from corporate and online to small business and self-employment. Receive vital mentorship from award-winning faculty and business professionals to learn the fundamentals of leadership and management, as well as the organization of business, networking, and communication. B.B.A. students at Trent are confident in their career-readiness upon graduation, as our program emphasizes collaboration, experiential learning, specialized learning pathways, as well as paid work experiences that prepare you for professional designations, such as CPA or CHRP, your M.B.A., or any other aspirations you have.
Degrees Offered:
- B.B.A.
- B.B.A. Co-op (Durham GTA and Peterborough)
Locations:
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
Specializations:
- Accounting (Co-op Available)
- Economics (Co-op Available)
- Entrepreneurship (Co-op Available)
- Ethics & Sustainability (Co-op Available)
- Finance (Co-op Available)
- Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Social Change
- Human Resource Management (Co-op Available)
- Information Systems & e-Commerce (Co-op Available)
- Marketing & Consumer Culture (Co-op Available)
- Niigaaniiwin - The Art of Leading (Co-op Available)
Resume Boosters:
- Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience while earning credit toward your degree through the four-year paid co-op stream, working in a number of fields such as banking, human resources, finance, social services, fundraising, marketing, and advertising, to name a few
- Complete a 6-, 8-, or 12-month paid internship in a hands-on role involving more than just job shadowing, working with diverse businesses and organizations, including accounting firms, arts centres and financial institutions
- Sharpen your entrepreneurial skills by pitching your business ideas in local and national business competitions, including Jeux du Commerce, Pitch It, and Durham Ideas Den
- Build a network with globally recognized business executives through mentorship meet-ups, business clubs, and Trent’s CEO-in-Residence program
- See the world and make a difference as part of a summer field school, like the Sustainability and Business field study in South Africa
"The relationship with my professors is extremely important to me. Having a mentor or someone to provide guidance to you is extremely beneficial."
Career Paths:
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Investment Manager - Banking
Banking, credit and other investment managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of financial establishments or operational departments within such establishments, or credit departments in industrial and commercial establishments. They oversee business development and manage overall performance in accordance with established strategic directions and policies. Banking managers are employed by banks, trust companies and credit unions. Credit managers are employed by credit departments in department stores, utility companies, car dealerships, insurance companies or other industrial or commercial organizations. Other investment managers are employed by credit card companies, consumer loan companies, mutual fund investment firms, mortgage investment companies or other financial establishments concerned with extending loans and financing and investments.
Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Human Resource Manager
- Market Researcher
- Financial Analyst
- Retail Strategist
- Investment Banker
- Consultant
- Indigenous Business Officer
- Entrepreneur
- Labour Relations Specialist
- Fundraising Manager
Popular Courses:
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Auditing, Personal Tax, Investments
- Training and Development
- Branding
- Advertising
- Communication in Organizations
- Business Ethics and Capitalism
- Introduction to Business Analytics
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A 4U Math
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Co-op Requirements:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
- A 4U Math is required
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