The 2+2 program structure of the Ivey HBA offers you the opportunity to explore your academic skills and interests before limiting your career options. Traditional business programs provide narrow specializations and begin this streaming very early in their programs. Ivey provides students with what every manager needs to know to pursue diverse career paths, in any industry, in any part of the world, while at the same time making specialization available to those who want to pursue it after their first HBA year. Organizations need high-potential managers who have the knowledge, skills and judgment to lead in cross-enterprise roles. The career potential of an Ivey HBA is greater as a result of this flexibility and has been demonstrated through our placement and alumni success.

Building on the business fundamentals you gain in the core curriculum, Ivey’s career-focused elective have been designed to assist you in selecting the courses that will provide the targeted skills and the expertise to achieve career success in whichever field you choose. Whether you are making a career transition or looking to move-up in your current industry, choose one of our six focused areas to develop your marketability.