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Schulich is no longer accepting applications to the iBBA program. Beginning Fall 2023 students can apply to the BBA program.
Schulich’s undergraduate iBBA and BBA programs are being restructured, moving towards one undergraduate degree program – the BBA. The BBA program will provide all undergraduate students the option of completing a new, leading-edge specialization in International Business that will contain many of the key benefits of the iBBA. This change offers more freedom of choice and greater flexibility when it comes to designing your career paths.
The International Bachelors of Business Administration (iBBA) program is the first of its kind in Canada, offering an innovative, comprehensive, and real-world learning experience for those with aspirations to work abroad after graduation, or simply to learn more about business from an international perspective.
The four-year Honours iBBA program builds on Schulich’s long-standing international reputation. iBBA students examine business through multiple lenses via: internationally-focused core courses; regionally-focused electives; the study of a second language; and a mandatory exchange term at one of Schulich’s leading business school partners around the world.
Students develop a foundation in management that is both relevant and responsive to shifting marketplace needs, with an emphasis on cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills. Students entering Year 3 can choose to specialize in one or two of the 11 areas of specialization offered at Schulich, and can continue their specialized studies while on their mandatory exchange term in Year 3 or 4.
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Career Opportunities
Chart your career path. Through your choice of Schulich’s cutting-edge specializations, your global mindset and the skills you acquire working with very talented and motivated classmates, you will be sought after by top employers. Whether as an Investment Banking Analyst, Assistant Brand Manager, Marketing Research Analyst or Staff Accountant pursuing your CPA designation, the Schulich iBBA will provide you with the platform to succeed.
As a Schulich iBBA student, you’ll have access to the Schulich Centre for Career Design (CCD). Benefit from individual industry and career advising with our certified coaches, who have a unique combination of knowledge and experience in major industries. Meet alumni, recruiters and corporate leaders at corporate information sessions and other CCD events as well as get online access to the very best career tools available.
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The Schulich iBBA in Numbers
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93% students hired within 3 months of graduation
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$60,852 Average starting salary
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Choose your competitive career advantage.*
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At Schulich, our expertise in various specialized areas of study will help you meet your unique career objectives and give you a competitive career advantage.
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Admission Requirements
View details Hide detailsSchulich is no longer accepting applications to the iBBA program. Beginning Fall 2023 students can apply to the BBA program.
Admission to the BBA program is based on two equally weighted criteria:
- Your academic performance
- Your supplementary application
The application process consists of two parts: your Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) application, and your Schulich Supplementary Application. You can apply via OUAC as soon as you have received your OUAC pin code.
Academic Performance
The Schulich School of Business receives thousands of applications each year for several hundred spaces. To be competitive, applicants should aim for a high 80s/low 90s average.
Academic Requirements: Direct Entry Applicants
To be eligible for admission, Ontario high school applicants must complete *ENG4U, *MHF4U, and MCV4U or MDM4U as part of their top six grade 12 courses.
*A minimum of 70% in ENG4U and MHF4U is required. No more than two 4M courses will be considered for admission.
For Direct Entry academic requirements outside of Ontario, visit futurestudents.yorku.ca.
Academic Requirements: York Delayed Entry Applicants
Please note, due to Schulich’s small program size, we are not able to accept applications from transfer students currently studying outside of York. If you are interested in transferring to a different business program at York, please view York’s eligible programs.
Current York students who have completed the required prerequisite courses may be considered for admission to Year 2 of the BBA program. Complete requirements and prerequisite course information, as well as the application packages, are available below:
Supplementary Application
The supplementary application is used to provide the admissions team with a better understanding of the complete student. While academic performance is important, Schulich is looking for well-rounded students who can also demonstrate leadership potential, teamwork experience, resilience, and empathy towards others.
Application Deadlines
To be considered for admission, applicants must apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and complete a supplementary application.
Fall 2023 OUAC Application Deadline
Direct-Entry Ontario (101) and Non-Ontario (105) High School Applicants (Year 1): January 2023
York Delayed-Entry Applicants (Year 2): OUAC application not required
Fall 2023 Supplementary Application Deadline
Direct-Entry Ontario (101) and Non-Ontario (105) High School Applicants (Year 1): February 2, 2023
York Delayed-Entry Applicants (Year 2): March 3, 2023
Note: The Fall 2023 supplementary application will be available online in November 22, 2022 at schulich.yorku.ca/suppapp
Tuition & Fees
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Study Options
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View details Hide detailsThe iBBA curriculum consists of a carefully designed mix of internationally-focused core courses; business electives; regionally-focused electives; and the study of a second language, providing students with a well-rounded management education. Click below for a more detailed overview of the curriculum by year.
Year 1
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- INTL 1200 3.00 MICROECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS
- INTL 1210 3.00 MACROECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS
- MGMT 1000 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
- ACTG 2010 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I
- ACTG 2011 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II
- MKTG 1030 3.00 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
- INTL 1400 3.00 RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT
- OMIS 1050 3.00 MANAGING DATA FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS
Plus 6.00 credits of Language Study*
Year 2
- FINE 2000 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE
- ACTG 2020 3.00 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS
- INTL 2300 3.00 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR ACROSS CULTURES
- INTL 2200 3.00 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
- MGMT 2050 3.00 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II
- OMIS 2010 3.00 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Plus 6.00 credits of Language Study* and 6.00 credits of Regionally-Focused Elective(s)**
Year 3 & 4
Fall Term
- INTL 3000 3.00 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Winter Term
- INTL 4300 3.00 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SIMULATION
Plus 24.00 credits of Schulich Electives
6.00 credits of Language Study*
6.00 credits of Regionally-Focused Electives
18.00 credits of Non-Business or Schulich Electives
*Students have 18.00 credits to satisfy advanced level competency in a preferred language. If a student satisfies advanced language prior to completing 18.00 credits in a language, they may use the remaining credits toward learning a second language, or additional regionally-focused electives.
**Students must complete 12.00 credits of regionally-focused study in addition to the 18.00 credits used for language study to be eligible for graduation. Year level requirement does not apply to language or regionally-focused courses.
Choose a Specialization below to review the course requirements and electives for your area of interest. To browse all of our course offerings, please visit our Course Catalog.
Students entering Year 3 of the BBA or iBBA program can choose to specialize in up to two of the 11 areas of specialization offered at the Schulich School of Business. Choosing an area of specialization is not mandatory.
Faculty
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As an iBBA student, you will learn from world renowned faculty. Your professors are leading scholars from the world’s top universities, passionate about their chosen fields, dedicated to their students, and committed to award-winning research. They draw on their research findings to enrich the classroom experience of every student. They also capitalize on the diversity of Schulich’s student body, using its wealth of knowledge and experience to identify and solve problems from multiple perspectives.
The breadth and depth of our faculty members’ expertise, as well as their international experience, mean that you are constantly exposed to diverse perspectives on business practices. Sixty-five percent of Schulich faculty come from close to 30 countries around the world.
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Program faculty members
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Mike Valente
Associate Professor of Business and Sustainability; Director, MBA Program
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Yuval Deutsch
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management
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Farrokh Zandi
Adjunct Professor of Economics; Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs
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Theodore Peridis
Professor of Strategic Management; Director, Global Leadership Program; Director, India MBA and Executive MBA Programs
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Willow Sheremata
Associate Professor of Strategic Management; Strategic Management Area Coordinator
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James L. Darroch
Associate Professor of Policy; CIT Chair in Financial Services; Area Coordinator, Policy/Strategy; Director, Financial Services Program
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Preet S. Aulakh
Professor of Strategy and International Business; Pierre Lassonde Chair in International Business
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Ellen R. Auster
Professor of Strategic Management; Executive Director, York Change Leadership (YCL)
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Burkard Eberlein
Professor of Public Policy and Sustainability; Director, BBA/iBBA Programs
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Moshe Farjoun
Professor of Strategic Management
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Matthias Kipping
Academic Director, Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA; Professor of Policy; Richard E. Waugh Chair in Business History
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H. Ian Macdonald
President Emeritus (York); Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Policy
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Anoop Madhok
Professor of Strategy; Scotiabank Chair in International Business and Entrepreneurship
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Dirk Matten
Professor of Sustainability; Hewlett-Packard Chair in Corporate Social Responsibility
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Charles J. McMillan
Professor of Strategic Management and International Business
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Justin Tan
Professor of Strategic Management; Newmont Endowed Chair in Business Strategy
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Edward Waitzer
Professor of Strategic Management/Policy; Jarislowsky Dimma Mooney Chair in Corporate Governance; Cross-appointed to Osgoode Hall Law School
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Stephen Weiss
Associate Professor of Strategic Management and International Business
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Student Clubs
View details Hide detailsThe Schulich student experience is characterized by diversity. As such, our undergrads are encouraged to get involved in a broad range of extra-curricular activities, attend events, and form lasting relationships with their peers from across the globe.
i/BBA students have access to an exciting variety of co-curricular activities to enrich their time at Schulich and diversify their resumes. Explore diverse student clubs, participate in global case competitions, or develop leadership skills as a member of Schulich’s ambassador program or student government.
International Opportunities
View details Hide detailsWith 65 international partner schools, a renowned international faculty and a global reputation, the Schulich iBBA will take your business education beyond borders.
- Learn how business is conducted in another region.
- Experience the realities of fair trade as you cultivate coffee alongside local farms on a South American study tour.
- Immerse yourself in a new culture and make friends across the world as you spend a semester studying abroad.
Where will your iBBA take you?
Professional Designations
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Professional Designations
The iBBA curriculum offers students the option to complete the prerequisite courses required to begin the process of becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
Career Opportunities
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View details Hide detailsCI Financial Internships Initiative
CI Financial is a diversified global wealth and asset management company with over $364 billion (as of October 2022) of assets under management/administration. Since 1965, CI Financial has consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors, driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice.
The goal of this initiative is to leverage the strengths and synergies of the two organizations to bring real world learning experiences to students through internships, innovative projects, and industry events. Two team projects in business analytics are already underway this fall.