Program Overview

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Bachelor of Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) offers a cutting-edge program and award-winning faculty geared towards the shifting needs of our business world, encouraging students to discover creative business solutions that aren't defined by boundaries.

Program Overview

The four-year Honours BBA program provides students with a strong foundation in all aspects of general management, including accounting, marketing, finance, organizational behaviour, and strategy. Its core curriculum is complemented with specialized elective courses in key areas of business, as well as non-business elective courses taken outside of the faculty at York University.

Career Opportunities

Through your choice of Schulich's cutting-edge specializations, your entrepreneurial spirit, and the skills you acquire working with very talented and motivated classmates, you will be sought after by top employers. Whether as an Investment Banking Analyst, Assistant Brand Manager, Marketing Research Analyst, or Staff Accountant pursuing your CPA designation, the Schulich BBA will provide you with the platform to succeed.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the BBA program is based on two equally weighted criteria:

1. Academic performance
2. Supplementary application

Academic Performance

The Schulich School of Business receives thousands of applications each year with an incoming class of approximately 800 students. To be academically competitive, Ontario high school applicants should aim for a minimum GPA in their Grade 12 courses ranging from the high 80s to low 90s – although the minimum cutoff in past years has ranged between 91% and 92%. Note that meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission.

Academic Requirements: Direct Entry Applicants

To be eligible for admission, Ontario high school applicants must complete *ENG4U, *MHF4U, and MCV4U or MDM4U as part of their top six grade 12 courses.

• A minimum of 70% in ENG4U and MHF4U is required. No more than two 4M courses will be considered for admission.

Academic Requirements: York Delayed Entry Applicants

• External Transfer Students: Due to the structure of the BBA program and small program size, the Schulich School of Business does not consider external transfer students under any circumstances. Students who currently study at York but previously studied at another postsecondary institution are also not eligible.
• Internal York Transfer Students: The Schulich School of Business BBA program is, broadly speaking, a Direct Entry (high school to university) program. Current York students who have entered York directly from high school (i.e., did not transfer to York from another institution and did not apply to York as a mature student) and have completed the required prerequisite courses in Year 1 may be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission to Year 2 of the BBA program via the Delayed Entry path.

Supplementary Application

The supplementary application is used to provide the admissions team with a better understanding of the complete student. While academic performance is important, Schulich is looking for well-rounded students who can also demonstrate leadership potential, teamwork experience, resilience, and empathy towards others.

Application Deadlines

• Fall 2026 OUAC Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
• Fall 2026 Supplementary Application Deadline: February 3, 2026

Tuition & Fees

For the most up-to-date undergraduate program fees, visit the York University Course and Program Fees page.

Study Options

The BBA is offered as a full-time, four-year program at the Keele campus. As a direct-entry program, students will begin their core business curriculum right from term 1.

Graduation Requirements

1. The successful completion of 120.00 credits of university-level study, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.00.
2. The completion of specific courses within the required 120.00 credits listed in the Curriculum Overview Charts section of the Undergraduate Academic Handbook.
3. Students with a cumulative GPA of 7.50 or above will be awarded their degree "with distinction" (this will appear on both the transcript and the degree parchment).

Curriculum Overview

The BBA curriculum consists of a carefully designed mix of core business studies, business electives, and electives taken through York's ten other faculties, providing students with a well-rounded management education.

Year 1

• ECON 1000 3.00 MICROECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS
• MGMT 1000 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
• ACTG 2010 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I
• ECON 1010 3.00 MACROECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS
• OMIS 1050 3.00 MANAGING DATA FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS
• ACTG 2011 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II
• MKTG 1030 3.00 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
• MGMT 1035 3.00 GLOBAL BUSINESS - PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
• Plus 6.00 credits of non-Schulich elective courses

Year 2

• ACTG 2020 3.00 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS
• SUST 2060 3.00 BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
• ORGS 2100 3.00 INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN ORGANIZATIONS
• FINE 2000 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE
• ORGS 2200 3.00 ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTS
• OMIS 2050 3.00 ANALYZING DATA FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS
• OMIS 2010 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• Plus 9.00 credits of non-Schulich elective courses

Year 3 & Year 4

• SGMT 3000 3.00 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
• Plus 21.00 credits of Schulich electives, 12.00 credits of non-Schulich electives, and an additional 24.00 credits of electives of your choice (can be Schulich or non-Schulich)

Specializations

Students entering Year 3 of the BBA or iBBA program can choose to specialize in up to two of the eleven areas of specialization offered at the Schulich School of Business.

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Economics
• Entrepreneurial & Family Business Studies
• Finance
• Global Business
• Marketing
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Organization Studies
• Strategic Management
• Sustainability

Faculty

The BBA faculty is comprised of leading scholars from the world's top universities, passionate about their chosen fields, dedicated to their students, and committed to award-winning research.

Student Clubs

BBA students have access to an exciting variety of co-curricular activities to enrich their time at Schulich and diversify their resumes. Explore diverse student clubs, participate in global case competitions, or develop leadership skills as a member of Schulich's ambassador program or student government.

International Opportunities

With 66 international partner schools, a renowned international faculty, and a global reputation, the Schulich BBA gives you the freedom to take your business education beyond borders.

Professional Designations

The BBA curriculum offers students the option to complete the prerequisite courses required to begin the process of becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Career Opportunities

The Schulich Career Development Centre (CDC) offers a wealth of innovative programs and resources to help students launch their ideal career path and facilitate future employment opportunities. Top companies that recruit BBA students include:

• CIBC
• L'Oreal
• RBC Financial Group
• Proctor & Gamble
• Kraft Food Inc.