Business

Lakehead University’s Faculty of Business Administration has one of the finest undergraduate business programs in Canada, producing exceptional business leaders through innovative programming that includes mentorship, consulting opportunities, and participation in national and international business competitions.

All students gain a comprehensive understanding of core business disciplines early in the program before digging deeper into fields of study that offer a range of advanced courses.

Our Faculty of Business Administration has joined the ranks of elite business schools by earning our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) certification. Only 6% of business programs worldwide have been accredited with the AACSB certification. This globally-recognized hallmark of excellence guarantees you will experience a challenging and relevant curriculum delivered by the most highly-qualified faculty.  

We are also accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario, with all Accounting majors meeting the requirements of the CPA Prerequisite Education Program (PREP) upon graduation.

Our Finance major program participates in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program by incorporating at least 70% of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

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

Minors are available for Honours Bachelor of Commerce students in their third or fourth years in either Accounting, Business Finance, Human Resources/Industrial Relations, Business Analytics and Information Systems or Marketing.

International Dual Degree Program

Interested in studying abroad with the ability to earn two business degrees in 4 years without paying additional tuition?! Offered in collaboration with one of our European partners, submit a statement of interest to participate in one of our International Dual Degree programs. Visit our Faculty webpage to learn more about the opportunity to earn two business degrees in 4 years with the Rennes School of Business in France, Northumbria University in England, or Pforzheim University in Germany.

The Lakehead Advantage 

Depending on your course selection, you may be eligible for considerable advanced standing toward a number of professional designations post-graduation.

Our relatively 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. Our graduates have an impressive employment rate of over 80% within six-months after graduation and 100% after two years. 

Transfer Options

It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both.  

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.