BUSINESS SCHOOL


ADMISSION TO THE HONORS PROGRAM IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Preliminary Education

Applicants to the honors program in Business Administration must have successfully completed no fewer than ten courses of university study beyond the university's requirements for admission from the OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). At least nine of the courses must be completed (or in process) by the application deadline. All students seeking admission to third year of the honors program in Business Administration must include the following courses in their program of study:

Although not required, many students take Business 020 to find out about the approach used in the study of management in the Business School.

In selecting optional courses, students are urged to keep in mind the objective of becoming a well-educated and well-rounded person. The School is not looking for individuals with a background in administrative subjects, but rather for individuals with demonstrated competence in any academic program.

Courses

Unless otherwise noted "course", "option", or "full-course equivalent" means one full course or two half-courses.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submission of applications is March 1, for admission to the upcoming September class. Application Fee: $100.00

Application Requirements and Procedures

To apply to the third year of the honors program in Business Administration, students must complete the on-line application form available at: www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba. On-line applications are available by mid-December.

A minimum of nine of the ten courses must have been completed (or be in process) by the application closing date. To meet admission requirements, the tenth course must be completed in the Intersession prior to registration in the Business School. Individuals are responsible for informing the School of their Intersession results by June 30. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate their English proficiency through an established English test. Applicants must write one of the following tests and meet the minimum requirements: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). For additional information about these tests, please refer to ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (Admission Requirements) in the ADMISSION section (Pointer).

With the exception of academic transcripts, all application information must be complete by the March deadline.

Admission Criteria

The students are carefully selected, well-rounded achievers who have the intellectual ability, ambition and stamina to meet the high academic standards and the demanding work-load of the program. Each student has a record of distinctive personal achievement and potential for leadership. All students with an anticipated two year combined average of 70% or higher over the last two years of university and who have the prerequisites are encouraged to apply.

More Information:

HBA Program Office
Ivey School of Business, Room 2G02
The University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
N6A 3K7
Telephone: 519- 661-4111


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