Program Overview

Program Overview

The Business Administration (BBA) + Mathematics (BMath) program is a unique opportunity to learn about business and the applications of math while simultaneously earning two degrees from two universities in five years: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Laurier and a Bachelor of Math (BMath) from the University of Waterloo.

Program Details

Degree Highlights

• Graduate with an Edge: Earn both a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) in five years, giving you a competitive edge for high-impact careers in business and math.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Master key business areas, such as accounting, finance, marketing, and management, while delving into mathematics topics like actuarial science, applied mathematics, and statistics.
• Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Explore opportunities at the StartUp Lab, Laurier's incubator, which offers support, mentorship, and resources to student-founded startups, helping you turn your ideas into profitable ventures.
• Teaching Excellence: Learn from distinguished professors and industry executives who deliver training grounded in the realities of today's business world, paired with the University of Waterloo's world-class mathematics faculty.

Top Experiences

• Co-op: Participate in the co-op program, gaining 12 to 16 months of work experience while earning these two degrees in only five years.
• Real-World Case Competitions: Work in a group to answer a strategic business question posed by a real company in your first semester.
• Experiential Competitions: Gain hands-on experience through team-based competitions that build your business skills, such as the BDO Future Leaders Challenge and the Integrated Case Exercise (ICE).
• World of Opportunities (WOO): Collaborate in teams to develop and present poster proposals, exploring international business opportunities.

Courses, Options, and Pathways

First-Year Courses

• Understanding the Business Environment
• Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Algebra
• Linear Algebra 1
• Calculus 1 and 2
• Designing Functional Programs
• Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction

Sample Upper-Year Courses

• Operations Management
• Organizational Behaviour II
• Computer Networks

Concentrations

Choose from a variety of concentrations in upper years, including:

• Accounting
• Business and Sustainability
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Insurance and Risk Management
• Marketing
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Actuarial Science (UWaterloo)
• Applied Mathematics (UWaterloo)
• Combinatorics and Optimization (UWaterloo)
• Mathematical Finance (UWaterloo)
• Operations Research (UWaterloo)
• Pure Mathematics (UWaterloo)
• Statistics (UWaterloo)

AACSB Accreditation

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

Admissions

• Format: Full-time
• Duration: Five years
• Start: September (fall term)
• Requirements: Meet the requirements of both programs to be accepted.

How to Apply

Apply through the OUAC website using the OUAC code UWW.

Admission Requirements

Ontario High School Admission Requirements

• Average admission range: Low 90s
• English at 80%
• Advanced Functions at 85%
• Calculus and Vectors at 85%
• All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

Canadian Admission Requirements (Outside of Ontario)

Review the course equivalents by province chart to determine equivalent courses.

International Admission Requirements

• Average admission range: Low 90s
• Senior or grade 12 English at 80%
• Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry, and functions at 85%
• A second senior or grade 12 Mathematics course at 85% may be required for some curriculums.

English-Proficiency Requirement

Provide evidence of English proficiency if your last three years of full-time education were not in English.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Transfer students are ineligible for admission to the Laurier and University of Waterloo double degree programs.

Career Opportunities

Sample Career Options

• Actuarial analyst
• Business intelligent analyst
• Data scientist
• Financial analyst
• Mutual fund manager
• Securities analyst
• Technical account manager

Co-op Experience

Participate in Canada's largest business degree co-op program, gaining 12 to 16 months of work experience while earning your degrees in five years.

Tuition and Scholarships

Laurier provides a wide variety of funding opportunities, including scholarships and bursaries, to support your education.

Campus Information

The Waterloo campus offers a unique learning environment, with over 60 programs in arts, science, business, and music, and opportunities for hands-on learning and community engagement.