At Lang, we believe that business should be used as a force for good.
This means business leaders will need to be collaborative, analytical, ethical and responsible. Developing these future changemakers is what drives us.
starts at Lang.
We are on a mission to Improve Life. Come join us.
We are known for excellence in sustainable business and management studies, and for our commitment to developing exceptional leaders and engaged citizens.
Known for its beautiful, safe campuses and inclusive, supportive culture, the University of Guelph and the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics blends historical and modern architecture with modern and progressive learning. Our living and learning environments encourage exploration and the sharing of new ideas, critical for meeting challenges posed by our complex and interconnected world. Our faculty provide students with groundbreaking learning opportunities, providing students with the tools and skills to launch their career with purpose.
Develop the skills and expertise you need to launch your career and meet the demands of today’s top employers. We do this through industry-focused learning experiences, globally relevant leadership development and career-focused supports.
From day one, you will have Lang’s community supporting you, expert faculty inspiring you and a network of accomplished alumni to reach out to. Our flexible curriculum lets you progress through the program while customizing your career path based on your own unique interests.
Lang students are equipped and inspired to solve society’s most pressing social and economic issues, by using business as a force for good.
THE STAFF AND FACULTY AT LANG WERE SO INTEGRAL TO MY CAREER DEVELOPMENT. I WAS ABLE TO WORK AT THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA FOR ALL OF MY CO-OP TERMS AND WAS HIRED FULL-TIME UPON GRADUATING.
Career-focused experiences and professional development support will enhance your career-readiness and prepare you to take on the world.
+ Extensive co-op options in Bachelor of Commerce program
+ Career coaching and mentorship
+ Funding, mentorship and support for entrepreneurs
+ Industry-focused courses
Lang’s strength in responsible business and leadership development will inspire you to use business as a force for good.
+ Globally ranked for focus on responsible business
+ Champion of the United Nation’s responsible business initiative (PRME) learning experiences
+ Student leadership opportunities
+ AACSB Accredited - top 6% of the world’s business schools
Develop your own unique career path and the expertise that employers demand such as analytics, ethics and teamwork to become a skilled and inclusive leader.
+ Team-based learning environment
+ Future-focused skill development
+ Specialized programs and disciplines
+ Flexible career path options
Lang’s extensive industry collaborations boost your resume and give you the experiences you need to launch your career. The Business Career Development Centre provides tailored career mentoring and networking opportunities to put you in front of hiring employers and the networking skills to help you stand out. If you would rather be your own boss, Lang’s John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise offers mentoring and funding to help you launch your startup.
Apply to Lang’s co-op option in the BComm program. With a co-op option in every major, you can add valuable career experiences to your resume from employers that seek out Lang Commerce students. All Lang programs feature extensive industry-focused learning experiences.
Lang’s John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise provides you with the funding, mentorship and training to help bring your innovative business idea to life! The Wood Centre is the hub of entrepreneurship at U of G, and has helped launch over 150 student startups.
Need support in perfecting your resume, interview prep or improving your LinkedIn profile? Lang’s Business Career Development Centre is an exclusive support service for all Lang Commerce students to enhance your professional image to help you land your job. There are plenty of careersupport services available to Lang students, including professional development workshops, networking opportunities and more.
*After 2 years of graduating from the Bachelor of Commerce program
WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THE PROGRAM IS THAT IT WAS SO COMMUNITY BASED AND EXTREMELY EXPERIENTIAL. IT FELT LIKE WE WERE A TEAM INSTEAD OF COMPETING AGAINST EACH OTHER. THAT ENVIRONMENT IS REALLY AMAZING.
Lana Elsheikha, BComm ’20 Digital E-commerce Specialist, Henkel Home country: Egypt
Tomorrow’s business leaders need to be sustainable, ethical and analytical – these important themes guide the courses you complete at Lang. Focus your studies in a specialized area of business in a collaborative learning environment to solve real-world business challenges. Conduct important research alongside our world-class faculty. Lang’s hands-on focus on business ethics, sustainability and analytics give you the expertise and skill set that employers demand.
Apply directly to one of Lang’s specialized Commerce majors including Accounting, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Management, Management Economics and Finance, Marketing Management, Real Estate, Sport and Event Management, Food and Agricultural Business, and Government, Economics and Management. Specialize your master’s degree in an industry-focused discipline like project management or entrepreneurship.
*Applicable to Lang’s Accounting program
Successful business leaders need to be collaborative and team-focused. At Lang, you work extensively alongside your classmates on real-world, industry focused projects to hone your leadership, communications, and critical-thinking skills. As a Commerce student, you and your team are tasked with presenting solutions to an ethical business challenge in front of industry executives.
Specialized programs to choose from of worlds business schools - AACSB accredited
Start your credentials like CPA* and more
Add a complementary minor, certificate and professional development opportunity to your Commerce degree and craft your own personal career path. Complete a portion of your master’s degree online, completing coursework on your schedule.
THE PROFS AT LANG KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO BALANCE TEXTBOOK KNOWLEDGE AND REAL-LIFE INFORMATION. THEIR IMPACT ON MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE EXCEEDS ANYONE ELSE, INCLUDING MY FAMILY. AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT, THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED FROM LANG WAS IMPORTANT TO MY GROWTH.
Toygar Yildrim, BComm ‘20 Digital Sales, Porsche Home country: Turkey
Learn to balance profit with planet through a strong focus on sustainability and an ethical approach to business. At Lang, you gain the leadership skills required to lead an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. Connect with other student leaders through one of Lang’s many student organizations and develop into a responsible business leader our global economy needs.
Our team-focused approach will have you develop important leadership and communication skills needed to be successful. Enhance your leadership abilities further by being part of a student group –there’s a student group for every major and special interest! Upon graduating, you receive a digital portfolio which communicates to employers the professional development and leadership activities you completed.
There’s a reason why Lang has been globally ranked for developing responsible and sustainable business leaders. The experiences you’ll have at Lang will inspire you to use business as a force for good on your path to becoming a future sustainable business leader.
I CHOSE LANG DUE TO ITS FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS BELIEF IN USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD. I BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO RAISE BUSINESS LEADERS WHO ARE ETHICALLY AND SUSTAINABILITY MOTIVATED.
Arlene Asika, BComm co-op student Home country: Nigeria
Gain the expertise, experience and leadership skills that employers demand with the University of Guelph’s Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) program with co-op option. The collaborative culture and team-based learning is what sets Lang apart. If you’re a team player who thrives on working in a positive learning environment, you’ll fit in perfectly at Lang. There’s a reason why employers hire Lang graduates.
Lang provides career-focused experiences that will inspire you to become a responsible, collaborative and ethical business leader. These experiences include global leadership and industry-focused skill development and a supportive culture that puts you first.
Benefit from accomplished faculty and learning experiences that occur both inside and outside the classroom, including co-op opportunities, international exchanges, and specialized majors. Create your own career path by minoring in a complementary area of expertise.
Gordon S. Lang School of Business & EconomicsStudents educated in a language other than English should reference our English Proficiency Requirements.
*Advanced Math is one of Pre-Calculus, Functions, (I) GCSE, CSEC, IB Math (only SL/HL Analysis & Approaches, HL Applications & Interpretations) or other equivalent Math containing Advanced Functions, Algebra, Geometry or Trigonometry, approved by Admission Services.
Collaboration, communication and team leadership skills
vital to any successful career. At Lang, you hone these skills through our unmatched focus on team-based learning. Work with students from other majors and programs to tackle real-world challenges that business leaders face daily. This collaborative learning will occur throughout your program and is essential to your leadership development.
Starting university can be daunting. So can deciding your future career while in high school. That’s why Lang prioritizes flexibility and support throughout your academic journey. The Lang community – including students, staff and faculty – are here to give you the tools you need to realize your full potential, every step of the way.
Lang faculty are not only some of the brightest minds, they’re also incredibly supportive, friendly and approachable. You will be inspired by their passion for responsible business and their commitment to your professional development.
Find out everything you need to know about being a Lang student in our 1st Year Student Tool Kit – from accepting your offer, to life as a firstyear Commerce student.
Build a solid foundation of essential business skills and knowledge that you'll carry forward throughout the rest of your degree. Sharpen your skills in critical thinking, communication, problem solving and leadership, while creating lifelong memories and friends.
YEAR 1
Learn the essential foundational business skills, like economics, marketing, and accounting and collaborate on projects with peers from other disciplines. Connect with your major’s student club – there’s one for every major and special interest!
YEAR 3
Applied learning opportunities happen throughout your program but are significantly enhanced during your third and fourth year. For example, in the Business Consulting course you will transform into a consultant, helping a local organization with a business or marketing challenge.
YEAR 2
After building your foundation in your first year, you then dive into your major specific courses. Declare a minor in another area, adding an additional skillset to your resume. If you’re in the co-op option, you will begin to apply to jobs during your second year.
YEAR 4/5
+ Connect. Network. Launch. Network yourself, attend employer information sessions, connect with our Business Career Development Centre and become career-ready. You’ll complete a capstone course that will bring your skills and training together in a transformative way. If you are in the co-op option, you will complete an additional year of studies.
Achieve a highly respected professional designation and a successful career in business and accounting. The courses in Lang’s accounting program are all acknowledged requirements ahead of becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) of Ontario. Complement your accounting focus with a minor in leadership, data analytics, business sustainability, marketing, international business, or human resources management. Upon graduation, you can pursue a 4-month graduate diploma in accounting that will advance your standing in achieving your CPA designation.
Public accountant Financial analyst Controller Management consultant
Applied Financial Accounting: Build strong foundational accounting knowledge and skills required to pursue your CPA. Working with your teammates, this case-based course applies accounting principles in a variety of different settings.
Integrated Case Course: Draw on analytical tools and factual knowledge from other financial accounting, tax and audit courses and analyze comprehensive business problems and establish viable plans and methods to implement action plans. This optional course is a must if you're going to pursue your CPA designation.
Complete a brief graduate diploma to advance your pursuit of your CPA
Add a minor in a complementary area such as sustainable business, international business and more.
BCOMM
Combine politics, law and business and explore the unique intersection of the public sector with business and economics. Examine issues like whether government should be run in a more “business-like” manner, and equality and justice in decisionmaking. Develop transferable business skills in law, human resources, marketing, accounting and finance, and pursue diverse career opportunities within the public, private and voluntary sectors. This major is ideal for students wishing to pursue law school or a career in the public sector or government relations.
Sample Careers:
Business development specialist Government policy analyst
Legislative assistant Media & public relations
Public Administration and Governance: Evaluate the changing role of bureaucracy, financial and human resource management, and the evolving concepts of accountability within government departments and agencies.
Public Economics: Examine the role of government in the economy and the sources of market failure which often justify government intervention.
International Trade: An analysis of international trade and commercial policy. You will explore Canada’s international trade relationships.
Hannah Ruuth, BComm ‘20 Analyst, Government of Canada
Lang’s Hospitality and Tourism Management major, one of Canada’s best, prepares you for a leadership role in the world’s largest industry. Receive specialized business and management skills to enter into the industry’s three sectors: hotel and lodging, restaurant and food service and tourism. At the end of your second year you will choose one of these sectors as your main area of specialization. There
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Catering Manager, Blue Mountain Resorts Marketing Manager, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Director of Room Operations Muskoka Bay Resort
Senior Event Management, Toronto International Film Festival Marriott International Accor
Blue Mountain Resort Coast Hotels
Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits Fairmont Royal York
In this versatile and flexible major, you will gain strategic leadership and management skills that will enable you to work as an organizational leader in a wide range of industries. Explore topics like project management, motivation and negotiation while having the flexibility to add a minor in other business disciplines, such as project management, international business or sustainable business.
Upon graduation, you will be able to make better decisions for your organization, efficiently lead and manage a team, plan strategic global projects while managing economic, social and environmental variables.
Business Analytics: Develop a toolkit of analytical tools to help you solve a variety of business problems and turn data into solutions.
Integrate the analytics of economics with the practical tools of accounting, management and marketing. Receive a solid foundation of business skills with a specialization in a sought-after field. In your fourth semester, you choose to focus your studies in either finance or management economics. Either choice gives you the ability to think in a disciplined yet open-minded way, and apply this way of thinking to tackle challenges in a globalized economy. You will learn in a challenging and rewarding environment, gain in-depth knowledge of finance, and obtain a practical understanding of a broad range of business areas.
Explore a key component of any successful business plan - understanding consumers. You will dive headfirst into a number of different facets of the marketing mix, including product development, consumer behaviour, branding and market research. Put your skills to work in our hands-on and collaborative learning environments. Lang marketing faculty are highly connected to the marketing industry and conduct impactful, cutting-edge research.
Gain knowledge in creating, communicating, and delivering product offerings to create value to stakeholders in a global and connected economy. Be prepared to pursue a variety of marketing career paths and diverse leadership roles.
Sample Careers:
Brand
Business Consulting Course: Transform into business consultants and work on a real project for a local business. This course will help you develop important entrepreneurial, project management and communication skills.
Digital Marketing: Explore and understand the integration of data analytics and online marketing trends.
Make an impact where people live, work and play. Develop a strong foundation of core business skills including finance, marketing and economics, while obtaining a specialized education in real estate. You’ll explore new uses for different types of real estate while considering the economic, social and environmental variables that factor into decision-making.
Lang’s real estate graduates hold executive level positions in appraisal, brokerage, development, property and asset management and can be found in all sectors of the industry, including commercial, residential, property management and finance.
Lang’s Sport and Event Management major will prepare you for leadership roles in the global sport, media and event industry. You will receive a specialized education from Lang’s renowned scholars in sport management as well as a BComm degree, providing you with career-focused business skills in finance, marketing and communications.
You will dive into key aspects of the sport industry, including sponsorship, media, event hosting, stakeholder engagement and organizational leadership. Your courses will extend beyond traditional lectures and will include group projects, in-class simulation and case-based learning to help link theory with industry practice.
Sponsorship specialist
Impact of Business on Sport Industry: Apply financial decision making concepts to evaluate the continually evolving sports industry and explore trends in technological advancements, and demographic changes.
Advanced Concepts in Sport and Event Management: A case-based course that integrates concepts and theory from previous courses. You will assume the role of an industry leader, solving real decision-making challenges.
I LIKE THE FACT THAT GUELPH IS A LIVABLE CITY WITH A SMALL TOWN COMMUNITY FEEL. ALSO, TORONTO IS JUST AN HOUR AWAY — WHICH IS A PLUS.
Consistently recognized as a top research institution and comprehensive university, the University of Guelph and Lang provide a collaborative and supportive environment for students pursuing an education at the graduate level.
At Lang, we are committed to developing and challenging you to make an impact on our local, national and global business communities. You’ll be inspired by faculty who conduct leading-edge research that makes a real impact, both locally and globally.
Students from around the world choose to complete their graduate studies at the University of Guelph. More than 550 graduate students from 83 different countries call Guelph home.
*International Student Barometer
in Canada for international student learning living and student support*
Ranked as one of the world’s top universities by Times Higher Education
Lang ranked top 5 in the world for its focus on sustainable business education
55+ graduate students from 83 different countries call U of Guelph home
in economics, finance, marketing, project management, innovation and entrepreneurship and more
Enhance your leadership abilities and gain critical skills needed to make complex decisions and explore how organizations can commercialize innovations in the tech sector and beyond. Expand your career options further by gaining knowledge in critical areas of organizational development, workplace wellbeing, and project management.
Gain expertise in transforming ideas into commercial offerings to drive innovation, either in your own business or within an organization. This course-based field is ideal for those who wish to explore real-world issues and gain essential skills to work in a knowledge-based economy. Your learning is enhanced further through experiential learning opportunities through the John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise – the hub of student entrepreneurship at U of G.
A four-year honours Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) with at least a B (73-76%) average in the last two years of undergraduate study.
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Lang’s Master of Project Management program provides an enriching, professionally relevant, and flexible academic experience in the field of project management. The program offers the opportunity to develop depth in areas of project management related to leadership, project governance, procurement, business analytics and supply chain management.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to be able to tackle project leadership challenges facing your own organization. Coursework combines the academic rigour of evidencebased management with real-world applications to provide specialized project management training that enhances your leadership and decision-making abilities.
Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university with at least a B- average in your last two years of fulltime study, and a minimum 2- 3 years of relevant work experience.
Start your professional development journey in Lang’s graduate diploma in project management and build skills in a growing and respectable discipline.
Lang’s Graduate Diploma in Project Management allows you to start your professional development journey in an intensive, one semester program.
You complete coursework through 7-week online courses as well as face-to-face courses, providing you with flexibility and opportunities to networking with your fellow students.
At the end of your diploma program, you have the opportunity to transition into Lang’s Masters of Project Management (MPM) program. The MPM program offers the opportunity to develop depth in areas of project management related to leadership, human resource management, and sustainable business.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to be able to tackle project leadership challenges facing your own organization.
During your 1-semester (4-month) program, you will explore topics related to project management, including business consulting, leadership assessment and development.
Duration: 1 semester (four months)
Eligible for international students to obtain a study permit
Designed to build skills in project management
Innovative teaching formats that emphasize case-based teaching, seminars, and a focus on teamwork
Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university with at least a B- average in your last two years of fulltime study, and a minimum 2- 3 years of relevant work experience.
One of Canada’s top cities to live in!
Guelph is the ultimate university town! With a rich history and small size, Guelph offers the perfect blend of major city vibes and tightly knit small town. We’re only an hour’s drive from Toronto, and the GTA’s GO Train offer easy access. Make no mistake; Guelph is not a suburb. It’s a safe, vibrant and diverse city that embraces U of G students. POPULATION
Lang and U of Guelph represent the best part of living in Canada. Our campus is safe, diverse and inclusive, which provide you with:
A support system: dedicated resources for international students to help your professional and personal growth. Check out Guelph International and Student Experience for resources specifically for international students. The International Student Advisors (ISAs) provide one-on-one confidential advising to full degree undergraduate and graduate international students, new immigrants, and refugees.
A community that cares: Lang and U of Guelph champion and promote equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do –this includes inside and outside the classroom. We inspire business leaders to prioritize these values to create a positive impact in their community.
A place to call your own: There are many great programs and services available to international undergraduate and graduate students at U of G! Attend events, join a club or student organization and connect with other students from around the world.
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Residence living is an integral part of your university experience. It will maximize your growth, development and enjoyment of your time here at the University of Guelph. When you live in residence at U of Guelph, you’re living in a diverse and inclusive community of students.
Students living in U of G’s International House residence come from Canada and around the world, and enjoy sharing their culture, language, politics and food with each other.
Over 80% of all new incoming students choose to live on campus in their first year.
Residence support staff, 24-hour desks, events and programs, will connect you with other new students
For years, U of Guelph has been voted as having the best campus food of any Canadian university. We have a strong commitment to serving food that’s good for you and for the planet too!
Checkout the hospitality website to learn more and follow @HospitalityUofG on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for updates, menus and daily delicious posts.
Your Meal Card: You campus card (ID card) is your meal card. Just tap it like a debit card to pay at any U of Guelph location.
Although you may be looking forward to studying at Guelph and living in Canada, it can be challenging to leave your home, family, and friends for a new community, and enter a foreign climate and culture. We are here to help you find your place on campus, manage the transition in a healthy way, and make being away from home easier.
International Student Experience is a hub for supporting the development and learning needs of undergraduate and graduate international students by allowing you to seek support and advice during your studies here at the University of Guelph, supporting your individual transition needs, and connecting you to resources on- and off-campus.
Find information and resources on U of Guelph’s Student Experience page, including immigration information, student handbooks and more.
Study Permits: All full-degree international students are required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada.
NOTE: If your study permit is still valid, you do not need to change or apply for a new permit if you are moving between school levels (for example: high school to post-secondary). Make sure to change your DLI number within your Immigration account, which can be done online. If you wish to work while you are studying, you will need to extend your study permit.
Lang and the University of Guelph offer generous scholarships that recognize your hard work and dedication to using business as a force for good.
Scholarships are given based on your extra-curricular activities, demonstrated leadership ability and volunteerism and more. Many scholarships do not require you to apply, but some require an application.
Do you want to use business as a force for good? Apply to become a Lang Scholar.
These prestigious, $5,000 scholarships are for students who; have shown a commitment to being a responsible leader; improve their community; and embody the values of the Lang School of Business and Economics. If you Improve Life in your community, we want to hear from you.
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