Business & Society studies the impact of business on society and society on business. Specifically, the program examines the practical relations between business, social structures, and government through the lens of economic, political and social theory. Our program combines courses that provide the economic tools necessary to study and research business with courses that focus on the political, social and cultural
context of business, both in Canada and globally.
Why choose this program?
Gain the knowledge to help you account for, evaluate and transform the various ways that business influences
society and society influences business.
Acquire an in-depth understanding of the relations between business, social structures and government.
Program Requirements
Get detailed information on degree and program requirements to enter and graduate from this program.
(This information is to be used in conjunction with the University undergraduate calendar, which in all cases is the final authority).
Degree Options
BA (Bachelor of Arts) BA Honours (Bachelor of Arts)
Program Streams:
The Firm
The Macroeconomy
The Global Economy
The Social Economy
Labour
Professions, Occupations and Social Change
Law and Governance
The Media and Communications
The Environment
Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
Additional Information:
Careers:
Human Resources Specialist, International Development Worker, Social Economist
Sample Courses:
Introduction to, and Foundations of, Business
Government and Society; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics