Enter the dynamic world of business through Trent's Bachelor of Business Administration. Explore corporate, online, entrepreneurial and self-employment models while developing expertise in leadership, strategy, finance, communication, and organizational decision-making. Learn from award-winning faculty and business leaders, develop unique expertise through specialized pathways, and apply your knowledge through hands-on learning with local organizations. You’ll graduate with versatile skills and the confidence to pursue a career in business.
- Develop targeted expertise through a specialization in areas such as Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Sustainability, or Supply Chain Management.
- Gain career-ready experience before graduation through paid co-ops and internships or through flexible research and placement opportunities with local organizations.
- Graduate ready to pursue a career in business, graduate studies, and professional designations to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Sales.
Launch your business career in the Trent School of Business and grow your network through hands-on projects with local businesses and up to 12 months of paid co-op experience.
Gain valuable career experience while earning academic credit.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG4U 4U Math | 70-75% | 80-85% |
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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IB students apply to Trent based on the overall score in their diploma.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
- Robert M. Fowler Scholarship
- Robin Morris Scholarship
- William Bligh Shaw Scholarship
- William B. Common, QC, LLD Memorial Prize
- Garnet Morris/Sun Life Prize
- Bonnie M. Patterson Leadership Development Grant
- Kawartha Credit Union Award
- Jean McKerracher Business Administration Award
- LLF Lawyers Award
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Trent has a strong reputation for producing well-rounded business graduates.
- Graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16 week work terms in the summer year two, and winter and summer year three, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Choose the unique Business Administration with Accounting specialization co-op stream and complete three 12–16-week work terms in the winter and summer of year three, and winter of year four, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Explore co-op opportunities in banking, finance, human resources, social services, fundraising, marketing, advertising, and related fields.
- Work directly with municipalities, community foundations, and non-profit organizations on community-based research projects to support local business initiatives while gaining valuable research experience.
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
- Gain practical experience solving real organizational challenges through a fourth-year work placement with a local business, community organization, or municipal government.
- B.B.A. students outside the co-op stream can gain six to 12 months of paid, full-time internship experience in fourth year with accounting firms, human resources offices, financial institutions and other employers.