The Trent advantage
In the business world, it’s all about who and what you know. Build your network and tap into the knowledge and expertise of a dedicated community of business leaders and mentors as you prepare for your CPA or CHRP designation or springboard to an M.B.A.
Program Description
It’s more than business as usual studying in Trent’s Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) program. Here, you will examine a range of contemporary business models, from corporate and online to small business and self-employment.
Receive vital mentorship from award-winning faculty and business professionals to learn the fundamentals of leadership and management, as well as the organization of business, networking, and communication.
B.B.A. students at Trent are confident in their career readiness upon graduation, as our program emphasizes collaboration, experiential learning, specialized learning pathways, as well as paid work experiences that prepare you for professional designations, such as CPA or CHRP, your M.B.A., or any other aspirations you have.
Popular courses
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Auditing
- Personal Tax
- Investments
- Training and Development
- Branding
- Advertising
- Communication in Organizations
- Business Ethics and Capitalism
- Introduction to Business Analytics
Program Details
- Department
- School of Business
- Where can I study?
- Peterborough
- Durham GTA
- Paid Co-op Available
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
- Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
- Specialization
- Accounting
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Ethics & Sustainability
- Finance
- Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship, & Social Change
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems & e-Commerce
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Marketing & Consumer Culture
- Niigaaniiwin - The Art of Leading
- How can I study?
- Part time/Full time
- When can I start?
- Fall
- Winter
Paid Co-Op
Graduate with your degree and 12 months of paid work experience in as little as four years!
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Business Administration co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the Business Administration co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
Co-opportunities
As a co-op student in Business Administration you can explore employment opportunities including:
- Finance or Financial Analysis
- Financial Economist
- Human Resources
- Marketing (All Areas)
- Entrepreneurship
- Community Engagement/Community Development
- Policy Analyst
- Information Systems
Career Experience While You Learn
Gain career experience while earning academic credit with guaranteed experiential learning during your program.
You don't have to wait until after you graduate to put your education to work. Every program includes experiential learning opportunities where you will get hands-on professional experience in your field of study.
Featured Experiences
- Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience while earning credit toward your degree through the four-year paid co-op stream, working in fields such as banking, human resources, finance, social services, fundraising, marketing, and advertising, to name a few
- Outside of the co-op stream, complete a 6-, 8-, or 12-month paid internship in your fourth year gaining valuable experience working with diverse businesses and organizations including accounting firms, human resources offices, and financial institutions
- Sharpen your entrepreneurial skills by pitching your business ideas in local and national business competitions, including Jeux du Commerce, Pitch It, and Durham Ideas Den
- Build a network with globally recognized business executives through mentorship meet-ups, business clubs, and Trent’s CEO-in-Residence program
- See the world and make a difference as part of a summer field school, like the Sustainability and Business field study in South Africa
Opportunities
- Community Research Project
- Field Experience
- Paid Internships
- Study Abroad
- Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know?
Trent is #2 in Canada for Overall Reputation
Trent is #1 in Ontario for Highest Quality
95% of Trent Grads are Employed Within Two Years
Admissions
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.
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
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- A 4U Math course
Requirements for admittance into co-op
- Minimum 80% cumulative average
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
- A 4U Math course is required
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
IB students apply to Trent based on the overall score in their diploma.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
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.
Career Paths
A Trent degree opens doors to a rewarding and exciting future, as you use your newfound knowledge to launch your professional career.
Your Business Administration degree, along with guaranteed career experience while you learn, prepares you for many possible career paths in a wide range of industries, including:
- Accountant
- Human Resource Manager
- Market Researcher
- Financial Analyst
- Retail Strategist
Featured Career
Investment Manager - Banking
Banking, credit and other investment managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of financial establishments or operational departments within such establishments, or credit departments in industrial and commercial establishments.
They oversee business development and manage overall performance in accordance with established strategic directions and policies.
Did you know?
FULL TUITION FOR 95%+
If you’re a top scholar in Canada entering with 95% or higher you qualify for full first-year tuition!
Scholarships
At Trent University, we believe in rewarding academic excellence. That's why we have recently increased all of our renewable entrance scholarships.
Whether you are coming to Trent from within Canada or across the world, all students are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on your academic achievement – no application required. Canadian students entering with an average of 95%+ earn full tuition. 80% or higher? You qualify for scholarships valued at over $18,000, with recipients of our most prestigious scholarships earning up to $30,000 over four years. International students are eligible for scholarships valued at up to $12,000 over four years, renewable annually throughout your degree.
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