The Business Administration - General program is a three-year program that offers the student maximum flexibility to attain skills in a number of areas in the business field such as accounting, marketing and human resources.

Graduates of this program have a solid base of business skills and can add to these skills by selecting courses from any or all of the Accounting, Marketing or Human Resources programs. Depending upon the courses studied, advanced standing is possible in the study programs of the Certified General Accountants and the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario.

O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English C or U
Any Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics C or U

Course equivalencies can be obtained through Academic Upgrading and Pre-Programs at Lambton.

Because of the general nature of this program there are a wide range of employment opportunities for the graduate. Graduates may find employment in entry-level positions in general management, accounting, finance, production and inventory control, human resources, retail sales and management, advertising and marketing.

This program is not eligible for Second Career or other programs under the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU) - Employment & Training Division.

Students must be able to use a keyboard and other computer-related equipment. Some students with disabilities may require academic accommodation to equalize opportunities to meet the academic demands of a course or program.

Shaw Foundation Entrance Award – Students can apply to the Financial Aid Office upon starting their first year. For more details visit the Financial Aid website.

General Awards

Lucia Mrowiec English Award – Awarded to the student with the highest marks in two of ENG 111, ENG 211, or ENG 311 (ENG 115, ENG 215 if offered). Student must have taken both courses during their previous academic year and must have an overall GPA of at least 3.5. No application is required. Students will be notified by the Awards office if they qualify.

Co-op Memorial Award – This award is awarded to a student with a GPA over 3.0 who has been exceptionally successful at his/her co-op placement. There is no need to apply - eligible students are selected by the College co-op coordinators.

Gordon Henderson Memorial Award – Students who are eligible for this award must have an excellent GPA as well as a successful co-op experience. Students need not apply, selection is made by the College co-op department.

School & Program Specific Awards

Barkwell Economics Awards – Awarded to the student with the highest percentage grade in ECO 111 and ECO 112. Student must be registered full-time in a Business program to be considered.

Lawrence-Todesco Award – To be eligible for this award the student must have the highest GPA and must have completed his/her second year of a Business program and be returning for the 3rd year.

Sarnia Traffic Club Award – This award recognizes the full-time business student with the highest grade in MKT 341-3 (Logistics). The student must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Cole Business Award – Business students with a GPA over 3.5 and who are in their graduating year are invited to apply for this award through their College e-mail account. Students are then required to fill out an application in order to be eligible for the award.

BP Canada Energy Company Awards - Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative GPA/course load after completing year two of Business Administration.

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