Our business programs combine the acquisition of conceptual knowledge with applied and experiential learning approaches that include work terms, projects, presentations, simulations, field trips, class discussions, case analyses, lectures, readings, films, guest speakers, service learning, and much more.
The Gerald Schwartz School of Business offers BBA majors, advanced majors and honours streams in Accounting, Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing and Enterprise Systems. A minor in Sport Management is also available to BBA students. Learn more
Program Overview
Students in the BBA program enjoy hands-on, immersive learning opportunities in one of Canada’s finest undergraduate business programs. Our programming emphasizes experiential learning and is delivered by faculty whose research is relevant to practicing managers, and who are recognized as engaging, effective teachers. A StFX BBA puts you on the fast-track to a fulfilling career in your chosen field of study.
Degrees Offered
The following undergraduate degrees are offered in Business Administration:
- Bachelor of Business Administration with MAJOR*
- Bachelor of Business Administration with ADVANCED MAJOR*
- Bachelor of Business Administration with HONOURS*
- Bachelor of Business Administration with JOINT HONOURS in business administration and economics
Note: Within each program and stream, students may also choose a co-op work-study option and/or may participate in an international exchange to earn credits abroad that may count toward their BBA degree and/or include a Minor in Sport Management.
* Streams in accounting, entrepreneurship, enterprise systems, finance, international business, management and leadership, or marketing
Course Structure
In the first and second year you will take core courses shared among each of the Faculty of Business disciplines. At the end of your second year you will be required to declare your major, which dictates your course selection for the following years. Students in their 3rd and 4th year select focused courses based on their declared major. Generally, students can expect a course pattern as described below.
| Year(s) of Study | Required Courses | Elective Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Year(s) of Study 1 | Required Courses Business, Economics, Math, and Statistics | Elective Courses Arts and Science |
| Year(s) of Study 2 | Required Courses Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management and Enterprise Systems | Elective Courses Arts and Science |
| Year(s) of Study 3&4 | Required Courses Business courses as specified by your declared major area of study | Elective Courses Arts, Science, and Business |
Degree Requirements
All students in the BBA program need to choose their area of concentration at the end of their second year of studies. Students will declare their major in one of the seven streams identified above. Students who qualify academically for the advanced major or honours programs will be able to apply for these degree streams at that time.
The structure of the BBA major, advanced major and honours degree programs is as follows:
| BBA Degree Requirements | Major | Advanced Major | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA Degree Requirements Business core credits | Major 27 | Advanced Major 27 | Honours 27 |
| BBA Degree Requirements Business stream prescribed credits | Major 21 | Advanced Major 27 | Honours 27 |
| BBA Degree Requirements ...including | Major | Advanced Major capstone course | Honours methods course & thesis |
| BBA Degree Requirements Business electives | Major 15 | Advanced Major 9 | Honours 9 |
| BBA Degree Requirements Total Business credits | Major 63 | Advanced Major 63 | Honours 63 |
| BBA Degree Requirements Arts/Science prescribed credits | Major 121 | Advanced Major 121 | Honours 121 |
| BBA Degree Requirements Arts/Science electives | Major 362 | Advanced Major 362 | Honours 362 |
| BBA Degree Requirements Total Arts/Science credits | Major 48 | Advanced Major 48 | Honours 48 |
| BBA Degree Requirements Open credits | Major 9 | Advanced Major 9 | Honours 9 |
| BBA Degree Requirements Total credits | Major 120 | Advanced Major 120 | Honours 120 |
1. For the finance stream: Arts/Science credits prescribed total 18.
2. For the finance stream: Arts/Science electives total 30.
BBA Programs
Accounting
Provides the data on which business decisions regarding profitability, sustainability and wealth are made.
Enterprise Systems
Equips students with the critical knowledge and practical skills to design, develop, and manage large technology systems for global organizations.
Entrepreneurship
Provides the competencies needed to start, develop and/or manage a small business venture, and learn the skills that are in demand by growth industries.
Finance
Provides students with the tools to evaluate how to make investment decisions and finance the same.
International Business
Provides the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an international business environment and gain a global perspective.
Management & Leadership
Explores the strategic and human dimensions of business, like creating a work environment where people can thrive and accomplish goals responsibly.
Marketing
Helps organizations understand customer perceptions of value and how to create, communicate, and deliver that value better than the competition.
Minor in Sport Management
Prepares business students for careers working with elite and recreational sport organizations and communities.
Contact
3090 Martha Drive
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
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