“I love having the opportunity to develop deep analytical and mathematical skills in the morning, then develop my communication, presentation, and business skills in the afternoon. I know that I am a far better student, employee, and person now than I was before I started my program. Every semester challenges me in a new and exciting way, and it enables me to grow much more than I could have in other programs.”
What is Business Administration and MathematicsDouble Degree?
A Business Administration and Mathematics Double Degree will allow you to fast track your way to the top by simultaneously earning two degrees from two outstanding universities: Business Administration (BBA) at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, and Mathematics (BMath) at ݮƵ. Build a résumé that stands out to employers and sets the stage for your career in finance, business, or entrepreneurship.
- Available as aco-opDz
- There are 52courses for this degree
- Graduate with two degrees: aBachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Mathematicsfrom the University of ݮƵ
- Choose from one of ten business concentrations through Laurier: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management or Sustainability.
How does the BBA/BMath program work?
As a BBA/BMathstudent, you will pursue two degrees in roughlythe same amount of time as a student pursuing a single degree program. To do this, you will spend time learning business and economics by taking courses on the Laurier campus and then math and computer science by taking courses onthe ݮƵ campus.The program is designedfor you to learn all of the same business and economics concepts as a student studying only Business Administration and the same math and computer science concepts as a student only studying Mathematics. At the end of your studies, you will attend two graduations and earn two degrees from two internationally-recognized universities. BBA/BMathstudents have one less co-op requirement than most other programs allowing you to fit in your additional courses. To complete 52 courses, however, you'll have additional courses per term to complete than a traditional student that studies only 40 courses, taking 5 classes a term, to earn their degree.
Laurier and ݮƵ workas a partnership to offer the BBA/BMathDz but theymanage admissions separately. Since it is competitive for entry, it is recommended that you apply to both universities. Regardless of the university that you apply to, the program is identical: the courses are the same, the schedule is the same, and students take classes at each campus. What is different is the university that you might call "home". If admitted at ݮƵ for BBA/BMath, you will use theresidence, co-op and scholarships offered by ݮƵ and it will beknown as your "home" institution. You will not have access to these options through Laurier. The same is true for students admitted through Laurier, they will access the residence, co-op and scholarship opportunities offered by this school, but not at ݮƵ.
You will choose a major after first year to focus your Mathematics studies by speaking with an academic advisor, if admitted.
First-year courses
- MATH 135/145 - Classical Algebra
- MATH 137/147 - Calculus 1
- CS 115/135/145 - Computer Science
- BUS 111W - Understanding the Business Environment
- ECON 120W - Introduction to Microeconomics
See more detail on Undergraduate Calendar.
Upper-year courses
- ACTSC 231 - Introductory Financial Mathematics
- STAT 333 - Applied Probability
- BU 362W - Building amd Managing Products, Services and Brands
Professional designation(s)
What is a professional designation?It's aprofessional approval by an employer or organizationthat a person can demonstrateparticular standards of excellence in their field of work.
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- ճCanadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) accreditation, known commonly as an Actuary designation, if majoring in Actuarial Science through ݮƵ.
- The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designationby concentrating in human resources through Laurier.
- The Certified Internal Audit (CIA) certificationby concentrating in accounting through Laurier.
- The Chartered Financial Analyst(CFA) designation by concentrating in finance through Laurier or by majoring in Mathematical Finance through ݮƵ.
- The Chartered Professional Accountant(CPA) designation by concentrating in accounting through Laurier.
Student story
Meet Stephany
Stephany is passionate about getting involved outside of the classroom and has worked numerous on-campus jobs such as being a Student Ambassadorand giving tours to prospective students;being a Student Computing Consultant and helping students with on campus-systems and with their technical problems;and finally, being a Teaching Assistant at Laurier withthe first-year business courses. She's welcomed new students as a Math Orientation Week Leader and she's helped students studying away from campus as a Co-op Connection Ambassador, which allowed her to plan events to connectstudents working on co-opin the same city.
Similar programs
If you're interested in Business Administration and Mathematics Double Degree, you may also be interested in these programs that offer similar courses or career opportunities:
- Mathematical Economics
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematics/Business Administration
- Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy — by choosing the right accounting courses through Laurier
How to apply
Apply directly to Business Administration and Mathematics Double Degree for admissions consideration. If admitted, you will be able to declare a mathematics major through ݮƵ after first year by speaking with an academic advisor.
You're encouraged to apply to both Laurier and ݮƵ to increase your chances of admissions. Both universities admit directly into the program and manage admissions separately.
Find out more information on the steps to apply.