Business Administration (BBA) Experience Guide

• Reflect and take action in the face of change and/or adversity.
• Improvise and demonstrate flexibility in order to move forward.

• Work effectively with others for team success by contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others. 
• Develop mutually-beneficial relationships by co-operating with others and managing conflict constructively. 

• Explain information, ideas and opinions professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
• Engage in conversations by asking questions, listening and sharing.

• Generate new and unique ideas and strategies.
• Engage in artistic or creative forms of expression.

• Research, analyze and objectively evaluate information from multiple perspectives.

• Utilize digital technologies and tools to research, interpret, evaluate, create and communicate ideas and information.

• Awareness of and inclusive approach to different beliefs, identities, values, cultures, behaviours and/or points of view.
• Conscious of assumptions/biases with a willingness to learn from others.

• Inspire and organize others towards achieving a common goal and/or transforming vision into reality.
• Purposeful self-management.

• Understand complex issues, identify and access relevant information and resources, assess potential outcomes and make informed decisions.

• Demonstrate responsible behaviours, time management, organizational skills, work ethic, positive attitude, integrity and commitment to ongoing learning and self-improvement.

• Understand personal interests, skills, values, preferences, behaviours and attitudes.

Be Inspired: Maximize Your Academic Opportunities

• Take required courses, explore electives, and consider a minor.
• Investigate the learning supports offered through Mathematics and Statistics Learning Learning Support.
• Participate in the Live Case Competition in your first-year Business course (BU111) to answer a strategic question posed by a real company.
• Participate in the BDO New Venture Competition.
• Earn the Writing Certificate.

Be Involved: Explore Co-Curricular Experiences

• Join one (or several) of the Lazaridis Students’ Society clubs or a special interest club. Or create your own!
• Engage in the First-Year Leadership Program including Campus Councils, House Council and the Leadership Certificate.
• Live in the Business and Economics or Entrepreneurship Residence Learning Community to enhance your academic and social success.
• Enrol in Prism Resources training sessions to increase your technological ability.
• Participate in events and skills-based workshops with your residence or off-campus LOCUS community.
• Explore your interests by volunteering on campus with Accessible Learning's Note-taking Program, Global Engagement, Wellness Education, the Sustainability Office and more.
• Join intramural sports or sport clubs, participate in recreational activities and attend varsity games through Laurier Athletics and Recreation.

Be Engaged: Broaden Your Perspective

• Get involved with the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Visit Global Engagement to learn about international options available to you.
• Complete the Intercultural Certificate with Global Engagement.
• Engage in training on body sovereignity, consent, bystander intervention and disclosure provided through Gendered Violence Prevention and Support.

Be Inspired: Maximize Your Academic Opportunities

• Declare your business concentration, if interested.
• Completed required courses and electives. 
• Participate in ICE (Integrated Case Exercise) – a 10-day intensive, immersive case experience.
• Attend Lazaridis Institute research events.
• Look for opportunities to be involved in case competitions. 

Be Involved: Explore Co-Curricular Experiences

• Participate in networking, social and professional opportunities offered by campus clubs and services.
• Volunteer to be an O-Week Icebreaker and welcome incoming first years.
• Apply for an executive/coordinator position with a student club or committee.
• Attend Lazaridis Students' Society events. 
• Connect with local organizations to learn about volunteer opportunities. 
• Complete the Co-op Fundamentals course, if you have been accepted to co-op.

Be Engaged: Broaden Your Perspective

• Consider enrolling in a language course.
• Volunteer with the WUSC committee, ISOW or become a Global Engagement Student Ambassador.
• Look into studying abroad for one term in your final year.
• Complete the Diversity Certificate.
• Participate in Laurier's language and culture sharing programs.

Be Inspired: Maximize Your Academic Opportunities

• Complete coursework for your business concentration.
• Learn about Instructional Assistantship and Lab Instructor opportunities. 
• Thinking of pursuing grad school? 
  • Talk to your professors and connect with the Career Centre. 
  • Sign up for a scholarship proposal writing workshop or book a writing consultation for help with your funding proposals.

Be Involved: Explore Co-Curricular Experiences

• Attend employer recruiting sessions hosted by the Career Centre.
• Look into StartUp Lab opportunities for support in launching a new venture.
• Join professional associations that align with your career interests.
• Share your Laurier experience with prospective students at open house events. 

Be Engaged: Broaden Your Perspective

• Complete one term abroad under an academic exchange.
• Participate in events from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
• Consider Alternative Reading Week trips and international faculty-led trips.
• Earn your Certificate in Accessibility with Accessible Learning.