Preliminary Education
Applicants to the Honors Business Administration Program must have successfully completed no fewer than ten full courses of university study (5.0 courses each year) beyond the university's requirements for admission from the OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). All students seeking admission to third year of the Honors Business Administration Program must include the following courses in their program of study:
Although not required, many students take Business Administration 1220 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 business related subjects, but rather for individuals with demonstrated competence in any academic program or module.
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 HBA applications is the last Friday in January in each year. There is an application fee payable to the Ivey Business School. Please refer to www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba for more information.
Application Requirements and Procedures
To apply to the Honors Business Administration Program, students must complete the online application form available at www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba. Online applications are typically available by early November.
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 ADMISSION section.
With the exception of academic transcripts, all application information must be complete by the January 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. Admission to the HBA program is competitive and the possession of the minimum requirements does not assure acceptance. An 80%+ average is considered to be competitive.
Admission Requirements
The Ivey Honors Business Administration Program requires the successful completion of no fewer than ten courses of university study. All students seeking admission to the Honors Business Administration Program must achieve a minimum 70% in Business Administration 2257 (or an equivalent) and one Grade 12 Mathematics course for university-bound students, or Mathematics 0110A/B or Mathematics 1229A/B in their prior program of study.
In selecting optional courses, students are urged to keep in mind a goal of becoming a well-educated person with a breadth and variety of experience. The School is looking for individuals with demonstrated
competence in any academic program.
Candidates from Accredited Degree-Granting Institutions
Candidates with acceptable standing from accredited degree-granting institutions may be considered for admission provided that they have completed the equivalent of 10.0 transferable university credits. All students planning to apply to the Honors Business Administration Program must take the Business Administration 2257 course at Western, or its equivalent from another accredited institution.
More Information:
HBA Program Services Office
Ivey School of Business, Room 2G02
The University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
N6A 3K7
Telephone: 519-661-4111
hba@ivey.uwo.ca
www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba
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