Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024

Western Main Campus

Honours Specialization HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL STUDIES
Faculty of Social Science - DAN Management & Organizational Studies (BMOS Program)



Enrolment in the BMOS Honours Specialization modules is limited. Meeting of minimal requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission Requirements


5.0 first-year courses: 

After first year, students may apply for admission upon completion of 5.0 first -year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 73% on, and no grade less than 60% in, the following 3.0 principal courses:

1.0 course : MOS 1021A/B and MOS 1023A/B;
1.0 course from : Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1500A/B, Calculus 1501A/B; Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B; and
1.0 course: numbered 1000- 1999.

As well as:
1.0 course : Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B; and
1.0 course numbered 1000 -1999 from: the Faculty of Social Science.

Note: *Students who have not taken Ontario Secondary School MCV4U (Calculus and Vectors) must also take Mathematics 0110A/B.

Note: *When considering a course/module in another discipline, please check the Mathematics requirements(s). Students are responsible for ensuring they have completed the Mathematics and other entry requirements and prerequisites of the modules/courses they wish to take.

Note: After first year, Affiliated University College students require the completion of 5.0 courses with an overall cumulative average of 70%, in addition to the above.

After second year, students applying for a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION must have:

a) achieved an average of at least 73% on the last 5.0 courses;
b) achieved an average of 73% on the 3.0 principal courses required f or the module;
c) achieved a cumulative modular average of 70%;
d) obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
e) obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
f) Main Campus Students: a minimum cumulative average of 65%, or
Affiliated College Students: a minimum cumulative average of 70%.

Module/Program Information



Progression


Progression Requirements

To remain in a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must maintain a cumulative modular average of 70%; obtain a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module; obtain a passing grade in each elective course; and, maintain a cumulative av erage of 65%. Students who fail to meet these progression requirements may be eligible to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from a BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION, students must achieve a minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with a minimum mark of 60% in each course, obtain a passing grade in each elective course, and maintain a minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses counted towards the BMOS HONOURS SPECIALIZATION Degree. Students with advanced standing must achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western. All students require 2.0 designated essay courses (E, F or G; at least 1.0 of whic h must be a senior course numbered 2000- 4999) and 1.0 course from each of the Categories A, B and C.