Business (Schulich BBA)

York University · Keele

Business and Management: blue ink subject illustration

4 years
Duration (years)
4-year direct-entry BBA
Schulich current BBA core curriculum and year allocations
No paid co-op
Work experience
No co-op in the BBA. Schulich reports 87% of students hired within six months of graduation, with average total compensation of $66,103.
University work-study information
~High 80s to low 90s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: High 80s to low 90s. 2027/28. Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route YBA. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.
York U university-supplied OUInfo: Business Administration (BBA), Ontario entry 2027/28

Deadlines

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Next deadlineWednesday, November 18, 2026

Application: Winter 2027 (January) entry, all applicant types
Winter 2027
Applies to Ontario high school, out-of-province high school, international, and university/college transfer and mature students alike. Verbatim: "Submit your application by the date(s) listed below for guaranteed consideration" and "we will continue to accept and assess applications until each program is full".
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UENG4U (minimum grade of 70% required)70% min.
MHF4UMHF4U (minimum grade of 70% required)70% min.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
MCV4U or MDM4U (MCV4U recommended)
And three additional 4U or M courses (no more than two 4M courses)

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Official academic transcripts
- Normally required for undergraduate degree and certificate applicants, with published exceptions for mature applicants and visiting students on a letter of permission. Unofficial records can support conditional admission; final official originals must arrive directly from the institution before classes.
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Step 4Apply through OUAC to Schulich BBA YBA by the regular application date.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 5Upload the current three-to-five-experience Leadership Profile with verifying references, then complete the Kira video interview and timed writing exercise.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Pay the $50 supplementary application fee and provide the academic records required on your checklist.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Ontario high school applicants

BBA Requirements for admission: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U (minimum grade of 70% required) MHF4U (minimum grade of 70% required) MCV4U or MDM4U (MCV4U recommended) And three additional 4U or M courses (no more than two 4M courses) A supplementary application (including leadership profile, video interview and timed writing exercise) is also required by February 1, 2027 , for guaranteed consideration to the program. If you have questions about the supplementary application, please contact the Schulich Undergraduate Programs Unit at admissions@schulich.yorku.ca . Applicants with averages in the low 90s or higher may be considered for admission. Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 88 %. OUAC code YBA

College transfer applicants

BBA This program is not accepting transfer applications for 2024/25. Requirements for admission: Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college MHF4U * (minimum grade of 70% required) MCV4U or MDM4U (MCV4U recommended) * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent

University transfer applicants

BBA This program is not accepting transfer applications for 2024/25. Requirements for admission: Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university MHF4U * (minimum grade of 70% required) MCV4U or MDM4U (MCV4U recommended) * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent

Mature applicants

BBA This program is not applicable for mature applications. To be considered a mature student, you must: be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University; have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university. Requirements for admission: MHF4U * (minimum grade of 70% required) MCV4U or MDM4U (MCV4U recommended) * Requirement (or equivalent) must have been satisfied within the previous five years * Or equivalent

Schulich BBA required Fall 2027 package

All Schulich BBA Fall 2027 applicants, OUAC YBA; York BCom is a different programme

Use the current Fall 2027 Leadership Profile template and describe three to five experiences. Supply a verifying reference for each experience.
Upload the completed Leadership Profile to Kira Talent before proceeding to the video interview and timed writing exercise; it cannot be replaced after proceeding.
Pay the non-refundable $50 supplement fee. Access comes through the separate email invitation, not a MyFile upload.
November 6 application and November 23 supplement dates are optional early consideration; the regular deadlines apply equally to applicants using the regular review.

Full IB Diploma subjects: BBA

Applicants assessed on the full IB Diploma curriculum; exact BBA programme variant

Complete the IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three Higher and three Standard Level, or four Higher and two Standard Level.
BBA mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL/HL or Applications and Interpretations HL with a result of at least 5. The Schulich supplementary application remains separately required.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The program takes an innovative and global approach, emphasizing critical management attributes like communication and interpersonal skills. Students entering Year 3 can choose to specialize their studies in one or two of the eleven areas of specialization offered at Schulich, and can also opt to spend a term studying abroad at one of Schulich’s leading business school partners around the world.
Students entering Year 3 of the BBA program can choose to specialize in up to two of the eleven areas of specialization offered at the Schulich School of Business. Choosing an area of specialization is not mandatory.

References

Required courses and electives

Plus 6.00 credits of non-Schulich elective courses
Plus 9.00 credits of non-Schulich elective courses
Plus 21.00 credits of Schulich electives, 12.00 credits of non-Schulich electives and an additional 24.00 credits of electives of your choice (can be Schulich or non-Schulich)

References

Program facts

Entering average~High 80s to low 90s

Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route YBA. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.

Co-opNo paid co-op

No co-op in the BBA. Schulich reports 87% of students hired within six months of graduation, with average total compensation of $66,103.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

From Year 3, choose up to two of the eleven specializations; specialization is optional.

Accounting

BBA

Study financial reporting, accounting, taxation and audit.

Published requirements Published courses

Courses

The current BBA core curriculum and publisher’s Year 1, Year 2, and Years 3–4 allocations; electives vary by chosen specialization. The published year allocations apply to Fall 2026 entrants.

Year 18 listed

BEAP 1000MICROECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS3 credits
Use economic analysis to understand markets, competition and business pricing.
MGMT 1000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS3 credits
Study business operations and practise management through teamwork and field research.
ACTG 2010INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I3 credits
Learn to interpret financial accounting information for different business stakeholders.
MGMT 1035GLOBAL BUSINESS - PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE3 credits
Examine globalization and the historical forces shaping international business.
BEAP 1010MACROECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS3 credits
Explore growth, inflation, employment and policies affecting business.
OMIS 1050MANAGING DATA FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS3 credits
Work with data and information systems, including security and ethical issues.
ACTG 2011INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II3 credits
Continue analysing accounting information through cases, discussions and research.
MKTG 1030MARKETING MANAGEMENT3 credits
Develop marketing plans covering customers, products, pricing and distribution.

Year 27 listed

SUST 2060BUSINESS AND SOCIETY3 credits
Critically examine business responsibilities, social impacts and changing purposes beyond profit.
ORGS 2100INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN ORGANIZATIONS3 credits
Human behaviour at work, including motivation, leadership, individual differences and group dynamics.
FINE 2000INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE3 credits
Investment and financing decisions, valuation, capital budgeting, risk and sources of funding.
OMIS 2050ANALYZING DATA FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS3 credits
Use statistical analysis and basic data-science skills to make and evaluate business recommendations.
ORGS 2200ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTS3 credits
Understand organisations as strategic designs, political arenas and systems of shared culture.
OMIS 2010INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT3 credits
Analyse and improve operations and supply chains in manufacturing and service organisations.
ACTG 2020MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS3 credits
Apply accounting concepts to management decisions about pricing, performance, financing and investment.

Year 3 & Year 41 listed

SGMT 3000STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT3 credits
Develop, implement and evaluate organisational strategy through cases and practical analysis.

Elective choices

Plus 6.00 credits of non-Schulich elective courses
Plus 9.00 credits of non-Schulich elective courses
Plus 21.00 credits of Schulich electives, 12.00 credits of non-Schulich electives and an additional 24.00 credits of electives of your choice (can be Schulich or non-Schulich)

Study locations

Campus: KeeleBusiness (Schulich BBA) · official programme information

References

Careers

Career examples

financial analyst
accountant
investment banking analyst
entrepreneur
brand manager
Investment banking analyst
Assistant brand manager
Marketing research analyst
Staff accountant

Published employers

BMO
Ernst & Young
KPMG
L'Oréal
General Mills

Published employers

Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Business (Schulich BBA), including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.