Science Degree (BA or BSc) + Master of Business Administration (MBA)

This program is pending senate approval. Begin your undergraduate studies in any Faculty of Science program (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) with a conditional of admission to the full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics.

Build a strong academic foundation, expand your scientific knowledge and develop essential management skills in your undergraduate program to graduate prepared for the professional challenges of the MBA program.

This pathway offers a coordinated program structure for you to complete your science and business studies.

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Program Details

Degree Highlights

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:

  • Dual Admission Advantage
    Plan for graduate studies while completing your undergraduate degree with the Science Degree (BA or BSc) + Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Receive dual conditional offers: one for your Science undergraduate degree and one for your MBA.
  • Interdisciplinary Education
    Choose a Faculty of Science program in computer science, environmental science, health science, life science, math and data, or social science to combine with your business education. Work with professors to build knowledge and confidence for MBA studies.
  • Be Career-Ready
    Graduate with the academic knowledge, hands-on experience and business skills to excel in a competitive job market. 

Top Experiences

Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree:

  • Customize Your Education
    Explore elective courses, add a minor or option and review concentrations available in select science programs for ways to customize and expand your learning. This allows you to explore new areas of interest or build further knowledge in your preferred discipline. 
  • Co-op Opportunities
    In your last year of undergraduate studies, apply to participate in co-op during your MBA. Gain career-relevant experience in the business sector through 8 months of co-op work experience.
  • Professional Skills Development
    As an MBA student, develop key leadership and professional skills through Lazaridis Career Development, Laurier’s ASPIRE program and other campus workshops. Complement your business education and gain practical experience to excel in your future career.

Options and Pathway

Program Options

The Science Degree (BA or BSc) + MBA is available in the following majors. Explore each program for first-year core courses, sample first-year electives and sample upper-year courses.

MBA Curriculum Overview

The Lazaridis MBA empowers you to apply the knowledge and problem-solving skills you’ve built through your undergraduate degree to real business challenges. With a rigorous, integrated curriculum and hands-on learning, you’ll graduate with cross-disciplinary expertise, practical insights, and the confidence to lead in any field.

In your final year of undergraduate studies, you can apply to participate in co-op during your MBA. This eight-month paid work term helps you build career clarity, explore new industries, and put your learning into practice while strengthening your résumé.

Admissions

  • Format: full time
  • Duration: six years
  • Start: September (fall term) or January (winter term)

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.

  • start-up founder
  • technology consultant
  • pharmaceutical product manager
  • health care manager
  • data analyst
  • market research analyst
  • organizational development specialist
  • sustainability manager

Support After Graduation

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

MBA with Co-op

Co-op allows you to integrate your classroom learning with practical experience in your field of study. The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics co-op program is the largest of its kind in Canada and has earned a 97-100% employment rate for many years now. 

All Science Degree (BA, BSc) + Master of Business Administration (MBA) students have the option to apply for the co-op stream as part of their graduate degree experience. Co-op in the MBA program is competitive, and students apply in their final year of undergraduate studies.

Most MBA co-op students will earn eight months of paid work experience that will provide an invaluable addition to your resumé and give you the insights needed to help you make the right choices for your career path. Students not selected for co-op will be able to continue in the full-time MBA program. 

Sound exciting? Learn more about our MBA with Co-op program.

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95-100%employment rate for co‑op students – 2023 / 2024

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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.

 

Laurier is among the top 6 percent in the Center for World University Rankings

 

Laurier students engaged in hands-on learning in 2024

 

Laurier graduates employed or in post-graduate studies in 2024

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. With more than 60 programs in arts, science, business and music, you can customize your degree, gain hands-on learning opportunities and join in the community beyond the classroom.

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.

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Delivered In Person

Join us on campus and experience university life firsthand.

You can complete your program primarily through in-person courses where you will attend classes in a physical classroom on scheduled days and times, which you will see and choose from when you register for courses. 

Connect face-to-face with your professors, learn alongside your classmates and be part of the campus community from day one.  

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Connect with Us

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


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