Business Brochure 2023 - Lakehead University

Not all business schools are created equal. We’re definitely not business as usual at Lakehead.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & COMMERCE

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Only 6% of business programs worldwide have been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Lakehead University’s Faculty of Business Administration is one of them. This globally-recognized hallmark of excellence guarantees a challenging and relevant curriculum delivered by the most highly-qualified faculty.

WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

We have one of the finest undergraduate business programs in Canada, as witnessed by the awards won in various competitions and the standings achieved by our graduates in professional certifications and graduate studies. All students gain a comprehensive understanding of the core business disciplines early in their program, thereby permitting students to choose fields of study in which real depth is possible through a significant range of advanced courses.

We are in a time of dramatic changes in business practices and global policy. In light of today’s rapidly changing business world, business schools continue to face many challenges. In order to meet the needs of management in this volatile environment, our efforts continue to be focused on the development of new knowledge, new perspectives, and new ways of learning. The Faculty of Business Administration remains committed to this endeavor and we look forward to working with all stakeholders to build a better future.

EXCEPTIONAL ALUMNI, UNCONVENTIONAL CAREERS

Collin Maronese HBComm’16, Regional Sales Manager, Amico Group

“I was so grateful to be accepted at Lakehead. It inspired a shift in perspective for me that empowered the steps I needed to take as a person to breakthrough my own barriers. Lakehead gave me that opportunity. It was the beginning of the first dream I had; to go to University.”

Our small class sizes mean you will receive a quality business education in an intimate learning environment.

Faculty members have an open-door policy. You will graduate from an internationally recognized Business program, as demonstrated by our coveted AACSB Accreditation, and with a strong network of successful peers and educators in the industry.

EXPLORE YOUR PATH

IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & COMMERCE AT LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY

OUR STUDENTS SHINE

Lakehead University business students consistently prove themselves in competition. A group of Lakehead accounting students recently earned first place in the case competition held at the ACHIEVE Conference.

ACHIEVE is Canada’s premier undergraduate accounting conference. Teams from across Canada participated in the two-day conference in Toronto, which included an accounting-based case competition, guest speakers, and networking events.

YOUR DEGREE TIMELINE

A QUICK GUIDE TO HELP PLAN YOUR FUTURE

COMMON YEARS

The first two years of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program provide a strong foundation in all business functions. These foundational years are a well-rounded introduction to various Business topics that will give you a better understanding of your strengths as you progress throughout the program. Students can apply directly to a major or switch majors in the first two years without disrupting their progress.

In the first two years you will take courses in all functional areas of business – management, accounting, finance, human resources, information systems, operations as well as data analytics, business communications, quantitative analysis, economics, and non-business electives. Students majoring in accounting or business economics have an additional required course in second year.

CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR

THUNDER BAY MAJORS

Accounting*

Business Economics

Finance*

General Management

Human Resources / Industrial Relations*

Business Analytics & Information Systems*

International Business Marketing*

JOIN A CLUB

*Co-op Option Available

ORILLIA MAJORS

Business Administration*

YEARS 1 & 2 YEARS 3 & 4

ENRICH YOUR EDUCATION

Get to know your fellow students and build your network by joining one of the business-related clubs on campus! Either the Faculty of Business Students Association (FoBSA) at our Thunder Bay campus, or the Business Orillia Student Society (BOSS) in Orillia.

The Co-op Advantage

Gain hands-on experience in the business world. Work in a role directly suited to your major while earning a competitive salary. Benefit from incredible experiences and possibly secure permanent employment with your co-op employers after graduation.

The Co-op Program helps you find paid, professional employment during the program, and is usually taken after third year. This yearlong placement lengthens the overall program to five years.

SEE THE WORLD

Want to gain international experience? Participate in the Global ME (Mobility Engagement) Program or the International Dual Degree Program! Having the chance to study business overseas will give you a global business perspective while living and learning in another part of the world.

Speak to your program chair about options for business and non-business minors.

Crafted specifically to help guide you with your academic & career goals.

Take advantage of Lakehead’s first student business incubator space ‘Ingenuity’ that is taking students’ start-up concepts from Ideation to Innovation. It is home to a thriving community of entrepreneurial thinkers, programs and services.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Gain exceptional hands-on experience in undergraduate research at Lakehead University.

LAUNCH YOUR FUTURE CAREER FORWARD

Learning never stops in the business world. Professional designations will allow you to enter into specific careers that require a certain set of skills and expertise. As a business graduate from Lakehead, you may receive credit towards professional designations:

• We are accredited by Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario. Accounting majors graduate with all of the requirements of the CPA Prerequisite Education Program (PREP).

STUDENT COMPETITIONS

Join a student team for in case competitions and other challenges with other business schools. Apply what you are learning, build your network (and maybe bring home a trophy!).

CHOOSE YOUR CAREER

• Accountant

• Auditor

• Sales Account Manager

• Marketing & Communications Specialist

• Financial Planner

• Commercial/Investment Banker

• Financial Consultant/Analyst

• Our courses have been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) for use toward one of the Certified Human Resources designations (CHRP, CHRL, CHRE). Human Resources Management majors graduate with all of the required courses.

Our Program Chairs provide academic advice to ensure that students are on the right path to achieve their career goals.

• Human Resource Officer

• Payroll Specialist

• Strategic Planner

• Project Manager

• Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator

• Social Media Consultant

• Data Analyst

• IT Specialist

• Entrepreneur

• Manager

• C-Suite Executive

• Entrepreneur

Your university years will define the rest of your life.

SEE THE WORLD AND EARN TWO DEGREES

International Dual Degree Program

The Faculty of Business Administration has partnered with Rennes School of Business in France to offer a unique international learning opportunity for students at both institutions.

Participating students from Lakehead who complete the International Dual Degree Program will earn two degrees in four years. Courses at both institutions are in English and no additional tuition is required.

Lakehead students will go on a year-long exchange in third year, before returning to Lakehead to finish their studies and receive both an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Lakehead and a Bachelor in Management from Rennes School of Business.

Don’t let them be typical.

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

Why did you choose Lakehead?

I chose to study at Lakehead because they are AACSB certified (only 6% of business programs in the world have this certificate, 1/19 in Canada). I also loved the idea of being a student / athlete in a small town and forming personal connections with all my professors rather than being just another student number.

What advice would you give to a future student?

I would advise them to apply for a work study position in their field of study. It was a great experience and super fun. I would also advise them to find a club, team or association to join to help make connections and friends.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

As a Lakehead Business student, you can gain highly sought after skills and experience to get ready for your future career in the Work-Integrated Learning @Lakehead Program.

This program is offered through the support of the RBC Future Launch Initiative and is designed to provide students with meaningful experiences outside of the classroom that integrate with classroom learning to enrich both experiences.

The program consists of a part-time work placement with organizations of various types. You will work with an organization and a mentor while participating in a workshop series that will also help to further build your skills in some of the following areas - all essential for the business world:

• effective communication

• self management

• conflict resolution/negotiation

• financial literacy

• mindfulness

• and more!

Alysha Goundrey Student - 2nd year Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Marketing (2023)