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Note: The following information represents requirements for the 2024/25 academic calendar year. The Course Registration Guide will be updated for the 2025/26 academic year mid-May.
The following information is part of Step 1: Program Requirements of the Course Registration Guide for first-year Lazaridis School of Business and Economics students. To view the remaining steps, consult the Course Registration Guide.
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All students will be assigned to both a lecture section and lab for each of BU111 in fall and BU121 in winter. Students will also be registered in a section of BU127 in either fall or winter. You do not need to register yourself in these classes.
Please note that the BU111, BU121, and BU127 registration cannot be changed at any time.
Students are responsible for registering in all other first-year courses on LORIS.
BU111 (fall)
BU121 (winter)
BU127 (fall or winter)
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
MA129 (recommended unless planning to complete a minor in math; fall or winter enrolment) or MA103 (fall or winter)
Additional 2.0 elective credits are required
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31. These include a minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B- average) in all BU courses and minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all non-BU courses, an overall minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C), and successful completion of 5.0 credits.
100-level electives may be taken throughout the BBA program.
The first attempt of all required BU courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Taking the EC courses during the terms stated is recommended. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly.
All students will be assigned to both a lecture section and lab for each of BU111 in the fall and BU121 in the winter. Students will also be registered in MA123 in fall and BU127 in the winter. You do not need to register yourself in these classes.
Please note that the BU111, BU121, and BU127 registration cannot be changed at any time.
Students are responsible for registering in all other first-year courses on LORIS.
BU111 (fall)
BU121 (winter)
BU127 (winter)
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
CP104 (fall)
CP164 (winter)
MA123 (or MA122) (fall)
MA103 (winter)
Contact Science Academic Advising with any questions about CP / MA courses.
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31.
BBA: Minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B- average) in all BU courses and minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all non-BU courses, and an overall minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C).
BSc: Minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all CP courses and an overall minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C).
The first attempt of all required courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). This includes all Business, Economics, and Math courses. First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly.
All students will be assigned to both a lecture section and lab for each of BU111 in the Fall and BU121 in the Winter. Students will also be registered in BU127 in the fall. You do not need to register yourself in these classes.
Please note that the BU111, BU121, and BU127 registration cannot be changed at any time.
Additionally, you will be registered in your math and data science courses (MA103, MA120, MA123, MA170, and DATA100). You do not need to register yourself in these classes.
Students are responsible for registering themselves in EC120 (fall) and EC140 (winter) on LORIS.
BU111 (fall)
BU121 (winter)
BU127 (fall)
DATA100 (fall)
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
MA123 (or MA122) (fall)
MA120 (or MA121) (winter)
MA170 (winter)
MA103 (winter)
MA120 is recommended.
MA123 is recommended.
Contact Science Academic Advising with any questions about MA courses.
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31.
BBA: Minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B- average) in all BU courses and minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all non-BU courses, and an overall minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C).
BSc: Minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in all CP courses and an overall minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C).
The first attempt of all required courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). This includes all Business, Economics, and Math courses. First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly.
You do not need to register on LORIS. All courses in Year 1 Laurier/UW double-degree programs are assigned by Laurier and University of Waterloo. You will be registered in all courses and provided with a conflict-free timetable that can be viewed in LORIS in mid-August. Computer Science courses will be assigned based on an assessment made by the University of Waterloo. Please connect with the UW Advisor(s) for your program with any questions related to UW course registration.
BU111 (fall)
BU121 (winter)
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
University of Waterloo courses:
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31.
BBA: minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B- average) in all BU courses and minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in non-BU courses, and a minimum combined 5.0 (C) overall GPA.
The first attempt of all required courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). This includes all Business, Economics, and Math courses. First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly.
Please note that the BU111 and BU121 registration cannot be changed at any time. Registration in BU127 is not permitted in year 1 of the UW DD programs.
You do not need to register on LORIS. All courses in Year 1 Laurier/UW double-degree programs are assigned by Laurier and University of Waterloo. You will be registered in all courses and provided with a conflict-free timetable that can be viewed in LORIS in mid-August. Computer Science courses will be assigned based on an assessment made by the University of Waterloo. Please connect with the UW Advisor(s) for your program with any questions related to UW course registration.
BU111 (fall)
BU121 (winter)
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
University of Waterloo courses:
Progression requirements must be completed by Aug. 31.
BBA: minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (B- average) in all BU courses and minimum combined GPA of 5.0 (C) in non-BU courses, and a minimum combined 5.0 (C) overall GPA.
The first attempt of all required courses must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections). This includes all Business, Economics, and Math courses. First attempts at BU111 and BU121 must be completed by the end of Winter term. EC120 is available in class only in the Fall. EC140 is available in class only in Winter. Students in any BBA or Double Degree program must register accordingly.
Please note that the BU111 and BU121 registration cannot be changed at any time. Registration in BU127 is not permitted in year 1 of the UW DD programs.
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
MA129 (recommended) or MA103
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September).
EC courses must be successfully completed with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (C) in EC120 and EC140 combined. Students need a minimum combined overall GPA of 4.0 (C-).
The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and in-person (not online OC sections).
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
BU111 and BU127
MA129 (recommended) or MA103
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September).
Students must register for a non-BBA lecture and lab for BU111 on LORIS (e.g., BU111 lecture section P1 or P2 in Fall, or BU111 section S1 in Winter).
Students must register for a non-BBA lecture for BU127 on LORIS (e.g., BU127 section OC1, P1 or P2 in Fall, or BU127 OC2, S1, or S2 in Winter).
EC, MA and BU required courses must be completed with: minimum GPA of 7.0 (B-) in all EC and BU courses combined; and an overall minimum combined GPA of 6.0 (C+).
The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections).
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
CP103 or CP104
MA103, MA122
DATA100
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September).
EC courses must be successfully completed with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (C) in EC120 and EC140 combined. Students need a minimum combined overall GPA of 4.0 (C-).
The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and in-person (not online OC sections).
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
BU111 and BU127
MA129 (recommended) or MA103
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September).
Students must register for a non-BBA lecture and lab for BU111 on LORIS (e.g., BU111 lecture section P1 or P2 in Fall, or BU111 section S1 in Winter).
Students must register for a non-BBA lecture for BU127 on LORIS (e.g., BU127 section OC1, P1 or P2 in Fall, or BU127 OC2, S1, or S2 in Winter).
EC, MA and BU required courses must be completed with: minimum GPA of 7.0 (B-) in all EC and BU courses combined; and an overall minimum combined GPA of 6.0 (C+).
The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections).
EC120 (fall)
EC140 (winter)
BU111 (fall or winter)
BU127 (fall or winter)
MA129 (recommended) or MA103
Progression is assessed after 4.0 credits are attempted (typically after the Winter term for those that begin in September).
Students must register for a non-BBA lecture and lab for BU111 on LORIS (e.g., BU111 lecture section P1 or P2 in Fall, or BU111 section S1 in Winter).
Students must register for a non-BBA lecture for BU127 on LORIS (e.g., BU127 section OC1, P1 or P2 in Fall, or BU127 OC2, S1, or S2 in Winter).
EC courses must be successfully completed with: minimum GPA of 5.0 (C) in EC120 and EC140 combined; and an overall minimum combined GPA of 4.0 (C-).
Management Option requires a minimum combined GPA of 6.0 in BU111 and BU127 in order to proceed with senior BU courses. The Management Option also requires a minimum GPA of 5.0 in one of EC120 or EC140. The Management Option allows for a maximum of 2 repeats across the Option courses.
The first attempt of EC120 and EC140 must be completed in-class and on-campus (not online OC sections).
To earn an Honours Degree, you will need to complete 20.0 credits:
If you are studying part-time, you can take up to 1.5 credits per term. Full-time status is given to students who take 2.0 or 2.5 credits per term.
If you select 2.5 credits in the fall term and 2.5 credits in the winter term, you can complete an Honours Degree in four years.
Now that you've determined your program requirements, it's time to move to Step 2: Choose Your Electives to plan and select your electives.
Contact Us:
Business Students
E:
bbaadvising@wlu.ca
Office Location: Lazaridis Hall, room LH2058
Economics Students
E:
econadvising@wlu.ca
Office Location: Lazaridis Hall, room LH2058