Honors Business Administration

The Honors Business Administration (HBA) program at Western University offers an exceptional undergraduate experience for students seeking to develop their leadership, analytical, and strategic skills within the dynamic world of business. This distinguished program is designed for high-achieving students who aspire to excel in a competitive global marketplace and aim to make a meaningful impact in the business community. The HBA program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical learning opportunities, fostering a comprehensive understanding of core business disciplines such as finance, marketing, management, accounting, and entrepreneurship.

Students in the Honors Business Administration program benefit from small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and access to a network of experienced faculty and industry professionals. The program emphasizes experiential learning through case competitions, internships, and collaborative projects that prepare students to tackle real-world challenges. Participants are encouraged to develop critical thinking, leadership abilities, and a global perspective, equipping them to adapt to rapid technological advances and market shifts.

Throughout the program, students have opportunities to specialize in areas of interest through elective courses and participate in international exchanges, gaining cross-cultural insights and global business strategies. The HBA program also focuses on ethical decision-making and sustainable business practices, ensuring graduates are responsible leaders committed to social impact. Upon graduation, students are well-positioned to pursue careers across diverse sectors including consulting, finance, marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship, or to continue their education through graduate studies.

The program also fosters a strong sense of community and collaboration among students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners, providing invaluable networking opportunities that support career development. With its comprehensive curriculum, experiential learning approach, and emphasis on leadership development, the Honors Business Administration program at Western University prepares students to become innovative, ethical, and effective business leaders ready to thrive in an interconnected world.

Your First Two Years

Begin your undergraduate degree exploring your academic interests and finding new ones. In your first two years, you can study in any faculty at Western or another recognized university. This opportunity to learn and grow ensures you and your HBA classmates bring diverse and more experienced perspectives to your business education.

HBA 1

Your first year in the Ivey HBA Program (HBA 1) is typically your third year of university. You work with the same classmates, in the same classroom, with a dedicated faculty team. You cover the essentials of what every good manager needs to know and be able to do. Career management is also built into the curriculum to help you define your career goals and develop job search strategies to get you there.

HBA 2

In your second year at Ivey (HBA 2) you build strength from the foundational business knowledge and skills developed during your first year. A wide range of elective courses in HBA 2 allows you to design a personalized program of study to round out your business management education and complement your career objectives. 

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, community involvement and/or work experience
• Approximately a 90% average in your final year of secondary school
• Completion of a mathematics course for university-bound students
• Apply for admission to Western or one of its affiliated university colleges through the Ontario Universities Application Centre
• Complete Years 1 & 2 at Western
• or Complete Years 1 & 2 at Western or Another University
• Maintain a full course load over two years of university study
• Complete a secondary school mathematics course
• Complete Western’s Business 2257 course or equivalent
• Strong academic performance in full-time studies at the university level for two years (80% average is competitive)
• Minimum 70% in Western’s Business 2257 course or equivalent
• TOEFL (minimum internet-based score of 83)
• IELTS (minimum score of 6.5)
• MELAB (minimum score of 80)
• One copy of their study permit
• One official certified transcript from each foreign institution with English translations

Scholarships

• Ivey HBA Scholarships and Awards
• Bursary Assistance for Ivey HBA Students
• Merit Scholarships
• Need and Merit Awards
• Ivey Leader Scholarship

Tuition Fees

1. Year 1 (Arts, Social Science) $22,817.00
2. Year 2 (Arts, Social Science) $21,972.00
3. Year 3 (HBA Year 1) $35,906.00
4. Year 4 (HBA Year 2) $35,906.00

NOTE: Does not include ancillary fees

Other Fees

There are additional ancillary fees of approximately $1,700 per year. Tuition is due in full by mid-August or students can opt to pay in two instalments. If paying in instalments, then 50% of total fees is due by mid-August and the remaining 50% is due in December. 

You will need to purchase a notebook computer before the start of HBA 1 classes. If you need help on the details and specifications of different models, please contact Ivey IT Center. You will also need course materials for the Ivey HBA Program which will amount to approximately $3,000 - $3,500 for each year.