Program of Study

This program is designed to equip students with the entry-level knowledge, skills, and character needed for effective service in administration and leadership functions in business and in not-for-profit organizations.

This major will enable graduates to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and character essential for entry to and effective service in management careers in various settings and understand the necessity of integrating their faith into their professinal lives.

•  Business Administration Programs and Requirements
•  Business Administration Degree Summaries
•  General Requirements

All students in degree programs are required to take a minimum of courses in a variety of general arts and sciences so as to enable them to acquire an adequate foundation and context for their chosen area of studies, and to develop a critical appreciation of scholarship in general.

Biblical and Theological Studies establish anchor points for effective Christian thinking, living, and serving in the church and in society. The Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences deepen the understanding and heighten the appreciation of human nature, thoughts, cultures, and societies. Music and Theatre foster the musical and dramatic expression of the human spirit, condition, and experience.

Typical Course of Studies

Degree Options

Providence's Business Administration has a variety of degree options. The official details for each of the options can be found in the Providence Academic Calendar. They include:

4-Year Co-op

The 4-year Co-op Option is designed for students wanting intensive field experience, particularly in their 4th year.

The first 3 years of this degree are identical to the 3-Year Co-op. To enter the 4th year, students must have an AGPA of at least 3.0.

4-Year Honours

The 4-year Honours Option is designed for students desiring an intensive course of studies, with an emphasis in the final year on a specific business discipline, as well as students intending to pursue graduate studies.

4-Year Double Majors

Some students don’t want to focus only on business. If that’s you, we have a growing range of four-year double majors. Whether it’s farming or flying, media or music, we can help you turn your passion into a career.

Business & Agriculture

A brand-new double major. For students wanting either to pursue an administrative career in agri-business, or wanting to focus on the business of the family farm.

Business & Aviation

For students wanting to learn to fly—and intending to either own their own charter business, or pursue a management career in aviation. A full rationale is found here.

Business & Communications/Media

For students pursuing a management career in the communications and media industries.

Business & Music

Of particular interest for musicians thinking of teaching private lessons as part of their career.

Other double majors are arranged in consultation with your faculty advisor.

3-Year Co-op

The 3-year Co-op Option is designed for students who may have experience in business prior to coming to school, and are primarily interested in the practical skills needed to succeed in business.

3-Year

This 3-year Business degree is designed for students who have experience in business prior to coming to school, and are primarily interested learning in the skills needed to succeed in business.