Why study Business at Dal?

Strengthen your potential for career success

At Dalhousie University you can add a Minor in Business to your academic portfolio. You'll build a solid understanding of business practices and the corporate world while pursuing a major in another subject of your choice. 

Degree overview

Undergraduate Degree: Minor available with BA, BCS, BMus, BSc
Faculty: Faculty of Management
Campus: Studley Campus, Halifax
Program Length: 4 years
Program Start: Dependent on degree choice



What will I learn?

This is a Minor program for those not enrolled in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Management. During your Minor studies in Business, you'll take courses which will give you a solid foundation in finance, marketing and economics. If you're in the BA program you'll also take Mathematics for Commerce. 

Sample courses:

  • Finance I
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Business in a Global Context

Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.



Careers and future study

Adding a Minor in Business to your degree could lead you to a career in any of the following areas (further study may be required):

  • entrepreneur
  • event planner
  • talent agent
  • lawyer
     

Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in Commerce, Management, Arts and Business Administration.



Admission requirements

Undergraduate admission requirements vary based on your previous education and your intended program of study at Dalhousie. Learn about our admissions requirements, book a campus tour, or connect with an advisor if you have questions about your eligibility for admission.

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