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Business and Society

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Practicum
Research study
Undergraduate thesis

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DAF (Regular)
DLB (Co-op)

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Overview

Students in class. Implement strategies for creating sustainable community development policies, which target improved quality of life and address important community justice and planning issues.

This interdisciplinary specialization combines core political science concepts and theories with those found in other social scientific disciplines. It critically examines the impact of business on both society and the environment and provides students with the skills to evaluate important economic processes and relations. As part of their course requirements, students will also be asked to consider and develop sustainable business practices.

Direct-entry co-op program

This program has a direct-entry co-op option that you can apply for directly on your Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) application.

Our co-op positions are full-time, paid employment opportunities providing students with a steady income stream throughout their studies.

Learn more about how you can unleash your career potential with paid co-op.


My internship has impacted my life in the most positive and significant way possible. Being in the industry and working hands-on, provided me with the opportunity to test out my desired field, while also networking with individuals who assisted me with finding a career after graduation. Put yourself out there—you won’t regret the time spent getting hands-on work experience! Francis White Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science Class of 2021


Admissions

Admissions


Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.


Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offLow 70s

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Practicum
Research study
Undergraduate thesis

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DAF (Regular)
DLB (Co-op)

Apply now

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Career opportunities

  • Community organizing and outreach
  • Foreign service and diplomacy
  • Government administration and public service 
  • Graduate studies in political science, sociology, policy studies or related disciplines 
  • Human rights and humanitarian aid work
  • Law 
  • Policy analysis in business, government or non-profit organizations
  • Research with government, community or charitable organizations 

Experiential learning

A limited number of fourth-year students are granted an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum is an experiential learning tool that provides students with opportunities to acquire workplace skills and knowledge, confront the relationship between theory and practice, and cultivate a sense of personal and professional development. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork with a community organization, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.


Did you know?

organizations provide placement opportunities
of students are employed within six months of graduation
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