Business Administration (Co-op Available)
Do you want to become an innovative leader or entrepreneur? No other program will help you reach your career goals better than Trent’s exemplary Bachelor of Business Administration. By examining a range of contemporary models, from corporate and online to small business and self-employment, you'll learn the fundamentals of leadership and management, gaining a deep understanding of the organization of business and its role in today's ever-evolving highly digital world.
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:
- Explore your career interests, and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through the new four-year B.B.A. co-op option, giving you the edge for career success
- Gain hands-on professional experience by completing a 6-, 8-, or 12-month paid internship, or pursue placement opportunities with up to 100 hours working with a variety of businesses and organizations
- Prepare to lead as part of the Trent Business Student Association – a student-run organization that creates engaging and career-ready experiences for Business students
- Sharpen your entrepreneurial skillset as you take part in a hands-on exercise on new venture planning and design or compete in local and national business competitions, including Jeux du Commerce, Pitch It, and Durham Ideas
- Network with industry experts and organizations by tapping into the local business community through Chambers of Commerce in Peterborough and Durham, entrepreneurship communities, and the recently announced Trent Enterprise Centre at Cleantech Commons
- Through Trent’s CEO-in-Residence program, build a connection with a globally-recognized business executive (like our inaugural CEO-in-Residence, Dr. Katie Taylor – the first woman to chair a Canadian financial institution) through mentorship meet-ups and events

"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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