What are the differences between the HBComm program and the BAdmin program?
All students joining the Faculty of Business Administration are initially admitted to the HBComm program. The HBComm program is a four-year undergraduate program that allow students to choose a major area of specialization.
Students have the option to transfer to the BAdmin program, a one-year program, after completion of the second year of the HBComm program. Therefore, the combination of the first two years of the HBComm program and the BAdmin program will typically take three years to complete. The BAdmin program serves students who are interested in obtaining a broad-based business education without a major area of specialization.
What is an open non-Business elective?
An open non-Business elective is any course that is offered by a department or faculty other than the Faculty of Business Administration.
What is an open Business elective?
An open Business elective is any course that is offered by the Faculty of Business Administration that is not part of the program requirements of your chosen major.
What is an open elective?
An open elective can be any course offered by Lakehead University (business or non-business).
If you are in the third year of the BAdmin program or the fourth year of the HBComm program, please be aware of the University Regulation stating that you cannot use a first year course in your graduating year.
Are there restrictions on the year level of an open non-Business elective or an open Business elective?
You cannot take a first-year course in the final year of the program (i.e., the fourth year of the HBComm program or the third year of the BAdmin program).
Do I have to take BUSI 1036?
Students without Grade 12 U Math are required to take BUSI 1036 - Quantitative Foundations for Business. Please refer to your letter of acceptance for more information.
What is a normal course load?
For all majors (except Accounting and Business Economics): Students normally take 5.0 FCEs in an academic year (from September to April), with the exception of the third year when students take 5.5 FCEs.
For Accounting and Business Economics majors: Students normally take 5.0 FCEs in an academic year (from September to April), with the exception of the second year when students take 5.5 FCEs.
Can I take more than the normal course load?
Students who wish to carry more than the normal course load may apply for a special permission to overload. Overload requests are reviewed by your Chair and the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration based on your academic performance and on a case-by-case basis.
Which major should I choose?
The choice of major is largely dependent on your personal interest, preference, and career goals. It is a good idea to explore the different options and discuss them with your professors and instructors.
Am I allowed to change my major during the HBComm program? If so, how do I change my major?
Yes, after you declare your major, you are still allowed to change your major during the HBComm program; however, you are strongly encouraged to seek academic advising before doing so. Changing your major may have implications on your progress in the HBComm program, as the required courses for your third and fourth years are largely specific to the choice of your major.
For all majors, except for Accounting and Business Economics, if you want to change your major, you should do so by the end of your second year. For Accounting and Business Economics majors, any changes should be done by the end of your first year. This is done to minimize the impact on the progress of your studies.