This exclusive, competitive program offers you the opportunity to begin your undergraduate studies in any of our 20 Bachelor of Arts majors with a conditional offer of admission to the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics' full-time MBA co-op program.
Starting with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) provides a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills, all of which are essential for excelling in an MBA program. The diverse perspectives and knowledge gained from an Arts degree enrich your understanding of complex business challenges and enhance your ability to approach problems creatively.
This program is six years: four years in the BA program plus two years in the MBA co-op program. The MBA co-op program consists of three academic terms plus one paid four-month or eight-month work term. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 82 to 100 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
English at 60% for Criminology or Leadership, or 70% for Game Design & Development. Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.
International Admission Requirements
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:
Average admission range: low 80s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60% for Criminology or Leadership, and 70% for Game Design & Development.
Transfer Requirements
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected].
Students applying to this program from another post-secondary institution are encouraged to review our transfer-specific requirements. This page will show you the admission requirements for your unique transfer situation and provide more details about transferring to Laurier.
College graduates applying to Laurier's Arts Degree + Business Administration (MBA) program may be eligible for admission with one of our block transfer agreements or articulation agreements with specific college partners.
Learn more about our college pathway opportunities. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or DuoLingo [min. 120]
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.