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Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BSc)

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We've combined our internationally accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science to create a double-degree program that provides you with the technical know-how to go along with analytical skills and business expertise. Skills in database and internet computing are especially valued as marketing diversifies from print and broadcast media to new technologies, and the market is strong for the technically savvy business graduate.

Apply Your Learning

At Laurier, you'll participate in a number of practical case-based learning opportunities, which include some of the folllowing:

  • Live Case: In your very first semester, you'll work in a group to answer a strategic business question posed by a real company. Cash prizes are awarded to the top teams.
  • New Venture Competition: Working in a team, you'll generate and present a concept, value proposition and business plan for your new endeavour.
  • Pitch Competition: This competition offers you the opportunity to perfect the "art of the pitch," a critical business skill in today’s world.
  • Integrated Case Exercise (ICE) Week: ICE is done in the fourth year of this double degree, which is when the required 300-level BU courses are taken. You'll put your business knowledge to the test during a ten-day live case competition. In groups, you'll analyze a problem facing a real company and offer real solutions to the company's problem.

Check out the Business and Science Experience Guide.

 

top percentage of business schools worldwide*

 

number of times Laurier has won "School of the Year" at JDCC

 

graduates who have founded their own business

*Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 2004.

Admissions

Format: full time     Duration: five years     Start: September (fall term)     OUAC code: UXA

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Program Options and Courses

Concentrations

You'll build a solid foundation and become a well-rounded business and computer science graduate, as well as a specialist that will lead directly to the career you want by having the freedom to choose one of the 10 following concentrations in upper years:

  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Marketing
  • Insurance and Risk Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business and Sustainability

First-Year Courses

  • Understanding the Business Environment
  • Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Mathematics for Finance
  • Calculus I and II
  • Introduction to Mathematical Proofs

Sample Upper-Year Courses

  • Windows Application Programming
  • Human Resources Management
  • Ethics and Professional Practice in Computer Science

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Co-op

Co-op is a way to integrate what you are learning in the classroom with practical experience in your field of study. Build your resume, earn money, develop your network, and graduate with work experience.

As a student in this program, you’ll be automatically entered into Canada’s largest business degree co-op program, where you’ll gain 12 to 16 months of work experience.

Interested? Learn more about co-op.

Tuition and Scholarships

Getting a university education is an investment in your future.

At Laurier, we take financial health seriously by providing a wide variety of funding opportunities for you throughout your degree, such as scholarships and bursaries, and by equipping you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

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Your Career Awaits

It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get to where you’re going.

Here are just some examples of our graduates' destinations. What’s yours?

Sample Career Options

Note: Additional training and education may be required.

  • business analyst
  • chief information officer
  • computer security specialist
  • entrepreneur
  • investment banking analyst
  • project manager
  • security systems programmer
  • software developer/engineer

Explore more careers.

Support After Graduation

Alumni for life means that you have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.

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AACSB Accreditation

The Lazaridis BBA program is offered by the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – delivering on excellence and the highest standards for business schools in the world. 

Waterloo Campus

The Waterloo campus is tucked into about one city block, so you’re steps away from your classes, food and your new favourite study spot.

There are many ways to tour our Waterloo campus, whether that's on a guided tour with one of our Laurier student ambassadors, on your own using virtual reality, or even on-demand through one of our pre-recorded tours. See our campus spaces and start to picture yourself at Laurier.

Interested in More Info?

Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548.889.8888 or see all contact information.

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