Co‑op
Multi-Degree
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Wilfrid Laurier University's Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and the Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) at the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Mathematics let you earn two in-demand degrees from two of Canada's leading institutions in just five years, preparing you for careers in business, finance, analytics and technology.
Gain 12 to 16 months of work experience in the highly competitive AACSB-accredited BBA co-op program and work on real-world case competitions every year of your degree.
This double degree prepares you for careers ranging from senior developer and software specialist to financial analyst and investment banking analyst.
Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on:
Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!):
Explore a sample BBA weekly schedule to see what your day-to-day might look like in this program.
In your first year in this program, you'd take the required following courses:
In the upper years of this program, you'll get to choose your courses. Some examples of what you could take are:
You'll have the freedom to choose one of nine business concentrations in upper years, equiping you to build a solid foundation and become a well-rounded business graduate.
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.
You must meet the requirements of both programs to be accepted. If you choose to apply to Laurier and accept Laurier’s offer of admission, your main campus will be Laurier and you will automatically be entered into Laurier’s business degree co-op program, the largest business co-op program in Canada. You’ll take classes at both universities and receive a student card from both universities for convenience.
OUAC code: UWW
When you apply on the OUAC application:
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to international@wlu.ca.
Laurier's language of instruction is English, and so we may require you to provide evidence of your English proficiency to help make sure you are successful in your academic courses.
Your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English without taking any ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. If you do not meet this requirement, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.
We reserve the right to request an English-language test from any applicant.
If you do not meet Laurier's English proficiency requirement but are academically qualified for your program, you may be eligible for a conditional offer of admission.
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for international curriculums, other Canadian curriculums, and more.
Note: Transfer students are not eligible for admission to this program. You must be attending postsecondary for the first time to be eligible for admission.
It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get to where you’re going.
Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) + Mathematics (BMath) graduates go on to a wide range of rewarding careers. Here are ust a few examples:
Note: Some roles may require additional training or education.
As a Laurier alum, you will have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.
Co-op lets you integrate what you learn in the classroom with practical experience in your chosen field. Build your resume, earn money, develop your network and graduate with work experience.
At the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, you can apply for admission to co-op in your first year and may be eligible for an admission interview early in your second year. You will complete three four-month work terms between second and fourth year, giving you 12 months of full-time work experience.
Interested? Learn more about co-op.
99%employment rate for co‑op students – 2025 / 2026
Below is a breakdown of tuition fees and expenses for Laurier Business (BBA) and Math (BMath) double-degree students for one year (or two terms) studying full time. Fees are based on 2026/27 rates and are subject to increase. All fees are shown in Canadian dollars.
| Fee Type | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,564 | $58,520 |
| Student Fees | $2,334 $4,219 with co-op |
$3,282 $5,167 with co-op |
| Textbook Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
See a full breakdown of your first-year expenses.
When you apply to Laurier you’ll be automatically assessed for entrance scholarships (based on your final admission average) and for in-course scholarships in your upper years (based on your Laurier GPA from the previous academic year). We also offer more than 700 competitive scholarships and awards, which require separate applications and may be awarded throughout the academic year.
This is primarily an in-person program, meaning you'll attend classes on campus and learn face-to-face with professors and classmates. When you register for courses, you'll be able to select from available sections and create your timetable.
In-person delivery gives you direct access to faculty, hands-on learning opportunities and a traditional university student experience.
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Have questions? Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548‑889‑8888 or see all contact information.
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