Business Administration Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
Starting in first year, students in Business Administration develop solid, core business skills in accounting, human resources, and management, while exploring a wide variety of specific courses related to their Area of Emphasis (Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management).
Upon graduation, students can pursue Professional Designations such as CPA, CFA, CHRP, CHRL, or PMP and have a guaranteed pathway to the University of Guelph’s one-year MBA program through the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.
University of Guelph-Humber Advantage
Business Administration students gain a strong foundation in key business disciplines, including economics, accounting, finance, marketing, and a sound professional management education with opportunities to specialize through an Area of Emphasis in their upper years. Business Administration Courses available include Managerial Accounting, Consumer Behaviour, Ethics and Values in Business, Operations Management, Finance, Business Statistics, Human Resources Management, Business Information Systems, and more.
Students graduate with both a University of Guelph honours degree and a Humber College diploma, while building in-demand skills through case competitions that enhance critical thinking, teamwork, networking, and public speaking.
Our co-op process responds to your needs. Employers can post, hire and interview through our Experience Guelph tool, making hiring University of Guelph-Humber co-op students easy!
Student Strengths
Knowledge
Foundational understanding of business principles and practical skills applicable across diverse industries and roles.
Communication
The ability to communicate effectively in professional settings, including presenting ideas, writing reports, and engaging diverse audiences.
Collaboration & Leadership
Highly effective teamwork and leadership skills, with knowledge on how to manage group dynamics, resolve conflicts, and contribute to shared goals through academic, professional, and extra-curricular involvement.
Business Administration Work Term Schedule
There are two approved co-op sequences for the Business Administration program, based on the student's area of emphasis:
- Accounting Sequence
- All other Areas of Emphasis
Work Term Schedule in the Accounting Area of Emphasis
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Off |
| THREE | Academic | Work | Academic |
| FOUR | Work | Work | Off |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic | Off |
Work Term Schedule for all other Areas of Emphasis
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Work | Academic |
| FOUR | Work | Work | Off |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic | Off |
Business Administration Course Sequencing
Please see the current academic calendar for more information.
