Business Administration

The Odette School of Business @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

  • Co-op Available
  • Honours 4-Year Program
  • Thesis Available
  • Combined Honours Programs Available
  • B.Comm.

Go from the classroom to the boardroom. This program offers lots of hands-on learning through case studies, group projects, community engagement and co-op opportunities. You will get a broad introduction to business in your first and second year. Then, in third year, you can choose a specialization, putting you on the path to a career in that area. You will build valuable connections with industry experts to help you on your way.
Customize your pathway by selecting one of 7 areas of specialization. Double major in Business and STEM or Social Science options for students who are interested in multiple disciplines but want the practicality of a business education.

Specializations & Streams

Internationally accredited and recognized with a 65-year tradition of graduating successful business leaders
A close-knit program thanks to small class-sizes and low student to faculty ratio (1:17)
Add one of seven unique specializations to enhance your degree and prepare for an in-demand career
State-of-the-art lab spaces where students can tap into live Bloomberg feeds to monitor the markets and interact in realistic simulations

Learn More About Our Program

5%
We're one of 5% of business schools worldwide that have earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
1:17
faculty to student ratio means your professors are always there to answer your questions.
$220K
Students manage $220K in real market assets in the John Simpson Odette Student Investment Fund.
94.9%
of our graduates are employed within 2 years.

What Lancers Are Saying

Aya Madi - Student
The co-op program has been the most rewarding experience, allowing me to apply my technical skills in a real-world environment and setting me up for success.

Aya Madi

Student
Business Administration & Computer Science with co-op
Krista Abdel Sater - Student
Completing my first co-op at one of the Big 4 accounting firms at 19 years old will definitely set me up for success when I'm job searching post-graduation. My experience as vice-President of Events and the Vice President of Corporate Relations in the main Odette undergraduate club will set me apart from others.... [and] going on exchange to France for a semester has taught me resilience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity - which cannot be taught in a classroom.

Krista Abdel Sater

Student
Business Administration with co-op, Odette School of Business
Linden Crain - Mortgage Agent and Amherstburg Town Councillor
As a student in the Odette School of Business, my experience was nothing short of transformative. The course selection, combined with the supportive staff, helped prepare me for the challenges of the business world in my current role as a mortgage agent. Odette offers a strong program that focuses on practical application through real-world case studies, equipping me with invaluable skills that I have applied throughout my career. I highly recommend the program..

Linden Crain

Mortgage Agent and Amherstburg Town Councillor
Business Administration & Political Science, 2022
Melanie St. Onge - Procurement and Information Management at the Gordie Howe International Bridge
During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in a diverse and dynamic learning environment. My program was designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in Business & Supply Chain Management, and it did so through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application. I also completed an internship at the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, where I gained valuable industry experience. This role allowed me to apply theoretical concepts in a real-world context....Beyond academics, I was actively involved in Enactus and a newly formed club of Supply Chain and Business Analytics, Serving as VP of Corporate Relations, I developed leadership and teamwork skills, and had the chance to apply what I learned in a practical setting. This has translated into successful collaboration in the workplace, where I can contribute to team goals, respect diverse perspectives, and achieve collective objectives.

Melanie St. Onge

Procurement and Information Management at the Gordie Howe International Bridge
Business Administration with co-op, 2022
Kiefer Wright - Advisor, Public Affairs at the Gordie Howe International Bridge
The most impactful experience during my four years of undergraduate studies was my time spent in co-op. This hands-on experience had significantly boosted my confidence and expanded my professional network.... For me, co-operative education was the key to setting up my success.... My final co-op position was at Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA), the company responsible for delivering the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Having the opportunity to work on a project of that magnitude at such young age was incredible. Not long after graduation, a role in the Communications department became available and I applied and was chosen for the position. Had I not had that prior experience with the project and had the chance to showcase my skills to the Communications team through my co-op, it's hard to say if I would have secured this position. I've been with WDBA for five years now and I've had privilege of telling the story of the Gordie Howe International Bridge from the ground up.

Kiefer Wright

Advisor, Public Affairs at the Gordie Howe International Bridge
Business Administration with co-op, 2018

Admission Requirements

Student in Canada

Course Requirements: One of Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U, Math of Data Management/MDM4U. English/ENG4U.
Minimum Average: 73% (70% in at least one grade 12 U math course (or equivalent).
Minimum Average (Co-op): 78%
Mean Average: 84.7%

Student outside of Canada

Course Requirements: One of Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 Math of Data Management. Grade 12 English.
Minimum Average: 73% (70% in at least one grade 12 math course (or equivalent).
Minimum Average (Co-op): 78%
Mean Average: 84.7%

Career Tracks

  • Accountant
  • Advertising manager
  • Business analyst
  • Commercial banker
  • Computer programmer
  • Consultant
  • Database administrator
  • Data analyst
  • Economist
  • Entrepreneur
  • Financial advisor/planner
  • Financial analyst
  • Game developer
  • Human resources generalist
  • Investment banker
  • Lawyer
  • Market research analyst
  • Marketing/Social media specialist
  • Network administrator
  • Operations manager
  • Policy analyst
  • Project manager
  • Public relations officer
  • Research assistant
  • Sales manager
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Teacher
  • Training & development specialist

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