Double degree programs allow you to complete 2 honours degrees, from two faculties, in 5 years or less. All students in double degrees are guaranteed a spot in our Co-op Option. Through co-op, you will gain 12-16 months of practical work experience in the largest Business co-op program in Canada.

Applying to a Double Degree Program 

Each double degree program offered at Laurier has a unique OUAC program code; so you only need to apply once! When you decide which double degree program is the best fit for you, apply using the appropriate code through OUAC and we will take care of the rest.

If you do not meet the requirements for the double degree program, you will be automatically considered for an alternate offer to Honours Business Administration or the corresponding program in the Faculty of Science at Laurier. 

Double degrees at Laurier & University of Waterloo

Students applying to one of the joint double degrees with the University of Waterloo, still only need to apply once. You will be accepted into both universities if you meet the requirements for both programs. If you choose to apply to Laurier and accept Laurier's offer of admission, you will live at Laurier and go through Laurier's co-op program. Student alternate between taking courses at both universities each week and will receive a student card from both universities for convenience. 

Double Degree Program Options

Laurier has 5 double degree programs to choose from:

Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Arts in Financial Mathematics

Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Mathematics (University of Waterloo)

Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Science in Computing & Computer Electronics

Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Computer Science (University of Waterloo)

Admission Requirements:

Laurier Double Degree Programs

Honours Business Administration and Computer Science

4U Requirements	IB Requirements	Admission Range
English at 70%; Advanced Functions at 70%; Calculus & Vectors at 60% Minimum average of 80% in the Grade 12U Math courses Note: Prerequisite courses will be included in admission average	HL or SL English at 4; HL or SL Mathematics at 5	High 80s IB Minimum score: 33

Honours Business Administration and Computing & Computer Electronics

4U Requirements	IB Requirements	Admission Range
English at 70%; Advanced Functions at 70%; Calculus & Vectors at 60% Minimum average of 80% in the Grade 12U Math courses Note: Prerequisite courses will be included in admission average	HL or SL English at 4; HL or SL Mathematics at 5	High 80s IB Minimum score: 33

Honours Business Administration & Financial Mathematics

4U Requirements	IB Requirements	Admission Range
English at 70%; Advanced Functions at 70%; Calculus & Vectors at 60% Minimum average of 80% in the Grade 12U Math courses Note: Prerequisite courses will be included in admission average	HL or SL English at 4; HL or SL Mathematics at 5	High 80s IB Minimum score: 33

Laurier & Waterloo Joint Double Degree Programs

Honours Business (WLU) and Honours Computer Science (UW) (Joint program)

** Must meet admission criteria for both Laurier Business and University of Waterloo Computer Science

4U Requirements	IB Requirements	Admission Range
English at 75%; Advanced Functions at 85%; Calculus & Vectors at 85% Minimum average of 80% in the Grade 12U Math courses Note: Prerequisite courses will be included in admission average	HL or SL English at 4; HL or SL Mathematics at 5	High 80 to Low 90s IB Minimum score: 35

Honours Business (WLU) and Honours Math (UW) (Joint program)

** Must meet admission criteria for both Laurier Business and University of Waterloo Mathematics

4U Requirements	IB Requirements	Admission Range
English at 75%; Advanced Functions and Calculus & Vectors each at 85%  Note: Prerequisite courses will be included in admission average Note: Students must meet admission requirements for both WLU and UW	HL or SL English at 4; HL Mathematics at 5	Low 90s IB Minimum score: 35