Advisor: See Faculty of Science, Academic Advisors.
As technological developments are introduced at an ever-increasing pace, there is a demand for individuals with a strong foundation in science and its implementation in the world of business and government. Decision makers often need to appreciate the underlying scientific issues as well as the economic ramifications of their decisions.
Science and Business is interdisciplinary, and designed to produce a pool of multifaceted graduates equipped with a unique blend of knowledge in science technology and business, as well as, information technology, creative problem solving, and decision making skills. It is designed to prepare students for a career in management in the technology-intensive global market place.
Science and Business plans:
Co-operative and Regular Science and Business (No Specialization)
Co-operative and Regular Science and Business/Biology
Co-operative and Regular Science and Business/Biochemistry
Co-operative and Regular Science and Business/Biotechnology
Co-operative and Regular Science and Business/Chemistry
Co-operative and Regular Science and Business/Earth Sciences
Co-operative and Regular Science and Business/Environmental Sciences
Co-operative and Regular Science and Business/Physics
The Science and Business Plans can be taken in the co-operative or regular system of study. Please consult with the Advisor regarding course sequencing. Course sequencing and prerequisite information is also available on the Science and Business website. For detailed information on co-op program requirements, please see the Co-operative Program Evaluation information and the Co-operative Education and Career Action section of the undergraduate calendar.
Students must maintain a cumulative overall average of 65% in both Science and non-Science courses in order to be eligible to continue.
In order to graduate in Honours Science and Business the following requirements must be met:
- Successful completion of at least 21.5 units with cumulative averages of 65% in Science courses (excluding SCBUS-labelled courses) and a cumulative average of 65% overall (including SCBUS-labelled courses).
- Of the 21.5 units required:
- Core Science unit requirements as specified in each specific Science and Business plan, of which 3.0 units are SCBUS-labelled units.
- 0.5 unit of computer science as specified in each Science and Business plan.
- 6.0 – 7.0 units of Business (including 0.5 unit of Statistics). "Business" normally includes ACTSC, AFM, ECON, STAT, HRM, and MSCI.
- Mandatory courses as specified in each Science and Business plan.
- Normally no more than 3.0 SCBUS-labelled units.
- No more than 2.0 failed units are allowed.
- Completion of the English Language Proficiency Requirement.
Note
BIOL 101 cannot be used towards Science and Business plans.