School of Business

Welcome to the School of Business

Nipissing University’s School of Business offers a number of programs with flexible delivery options. We provide a wholesome approach to learning that gives you more than a degree. Along with core business knowledge, you will develop professional and social skills. The program’s combination of theoretical background, practical skills, real life experience, and techniques to hone independent thinking and problem-solving skills will give you an advantage and a better chance of success in a competitive market.

Explore Our Program Options

Undergraduate Programs

At the North Bay campus

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Along with core business knowledge, our faculty will help you develop professional and social skills.

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At a College Partner Campus

Bachelor of Commerce - College Partnership Program

Nipissing partners with several Ontario colleges to offer degree completion programs for graduates of a 3-year advanced business diploma, 2-year business diploma, or Esports program.

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At the North Bay campus

Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) - Dual Degree Program

The Bachelor of Commerce program at our North Bay campus is only available to students who are completing a dual degree program.

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Distance/Online

Bachelor of Commerce – Distance Program

If you’ve completed a college diploma, some university credits, a non-business degree, are a working professional, a newcomer to Canada, or a high school graduate aiming for a Bachelor of Commerce – Distance Program, this pathway is for you.

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Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas

The School of Business offers a series of certificates and diplomas to meet the needs of students wishing to learn about business in shorter periods of time compared to a typical degree program.

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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Administration

Build your general business knowledge and skills through a broad set of courses including topics on commercial law, change management and business strategy.

Diploma requirements

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Finance

Deepen your financial acumen through the study of topics including portfolio and wealth management, financial derivatives and-investments.

Diploma requirements

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Complement your study of business foundations with courses in recruitment, industrial relations and human resources planning.

Diploma requirements

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in International Business

Focuses on general business in an international context with courses about international marketing, intercultural management and international financial management.

Diploma requirements

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Marketing

Build upon business foundation courses with a marketing focus with courses in consumer behaviour, communications and social marketing.

Diploma requirements

International Student Admissions

Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. A least six credits of university English and/or Communications (at a recognized English Language university in an English speaking country) prior to admission or have met Nipissing University’s English language proficiency requirements through acceptable English language tests approved by Nipissing University.

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BBA Co-op Program

The School of Business BBA Co-op Program is an integrated approach to university education that enables students to alternate academic terms on campus with work terms in suitable employment.

iLEAD Business Experience Certificate

The program is designed to help you gain valuable and relevant work experience through activities such as directed studies, writing an honours thesis, participating in workplace internships or studying overseas.

Hire from the School of Business

Have an entry-level position or opportunity to share to our graduating students or to our alumni base?
The School of Business Job Placement Program provides organizations with the ability to advertise upcoming job opportunities with our 4th year graduating business students and alumni.

Our student graduates enter the working world with a strong foundation of business knowledge and relevant skills. Thanks to our small class sizes and one-on-one focus, when you hire a Nipissing Business graduate, you can be confident that they have the skills and values to get the job done and help grow your organization.

To advertise an opportunity, please email your posting to business@nipissingu.ca

Resources & Contacts

Find information on facilities, resources, professional associations and faculty information.

The Sparrow Family Experiential Learning Centre

Our centre is located in room A235. Students in Nipissing University’s School of Business now have the opportunity to connect with the North Bay community to engage in experiential learning and foster their skills with hands-on engagement opportunities.

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Sparrow Family Members
L-R: Mac Sparrow, Linda Sparrow, Cathy Tremblay, Pam Laycock & Dian Laycock

Nipissing University Business Community (NUBC)

NUBC is a student organization that helps School of Business students get the most from their education. It organizes events that facilitate networking between students and community members, and assist in developing relationships between students and faculty, as well as other business-related activities to help students gain more than a degree.

High School Initiatives

Chippewa takes 2025 Nipissing Business Case Challenge

On November 4, the School of Business hosted their annual Business Case Challenge which welcomes local high school business students to present their recommendations to Faculty on a never-before-seen business case. Over 30 students from Chippewa Intermediate & Secondary School and École Secondaire Catholique Algonquin participated in the all-day event this year.

The School of Business would like to congratulate Ellie, Dev, Rowen and Jada from Ms. Roslyn Prisco’s class at Chippewa for placing first in the Business Case Challenge!

These students were presented with the Nipissing Business Challenge Bowl and will each receive $500 towards tuition at Nipissing University.

All first-year School of Business students are required to take Introductory Financial Accounting I - ACCT 1106 and Introductory Financial Accounting II - ACCT 1107.

Some students who have never taken accounting before can find these courses challenging as they do not have a strong foundation in the basic accounting rules and terminology. This self assessment quiz will help give you an idea of what will be covered.

There are two PDF files below that you may download. One file contains the quiz and the other file contains the answer key.

Business Challenge Photo 1 — On November 4, Chippewa Intermediate & Secondary School were named the winners of the 2025 Business Case Challenge. Congratulations!

“When I graduated from high school, I was looking at all the big business schools. Looking back, it is only now that I realize how much I appreciate the value attending Nipissing University provided me. As the second graduating class of the BBA, I learned value skills that enabled me to be an impact hire right out of school. My BBA has provided me great opportunities to travel to Dubai, Europe and almost all of North America. What I appreciate the most was the opportunities that a small institution provided me such as direct teacher interaction and being involved in extra-curricular activities. A highlight was being elected as the first Nipissing University Student Union President and representing Nipissing in Queens Park when we were applying for our Charter. There is a reason why Nipissing ranks highest in graduate satisfaction. Come find out why.”

Stephen Hamilton BBA, 1995

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA)

Students enrolled in Nipissing's BBA Accounting Concentration or BComm Honours Accounting Concentration are able to satisfy the preparatory course requirements for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation while working towards their degree. Upon graduation, students would enter CPA's Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). The School of Business works closely with CPA Ontario to ensure its courses are aligned with CPA's learning outcome requirements.

CPA pathways

“The Nipissing University School of Business have provided me with the necessary skills I need to pursue my CPA designation through the completion of my Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting degree. The faculty at Nipissing is extremely resourceful and always there to provide guidance and support. The beautiful campus is a wonderful environment to learn and grow.”

Cassandra Bremer BBA Accounting, 2019

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL)

Students interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources Management have the opportunity to complete all of the courses required to satisfy the prescribed coursework requirements for the two designations. The School of Business has worked with the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPA) to ensure our courses are aligned with their learning outcomes requirements. If you are interested in becoming a student member of the HRPA, North Bay also has its very own chapter. The North Bay Chapter represents a large geographical area and its HR practitioner members provide services to a diverse spectrum of industries.

Required Courses - Courses Archive - HRPA

HRPA Designation Comparison Chart - Designations - HRPA

Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP)

Graduates from Nipissing’s BBA degree program can obtain advanced standing toward earning the SCMP designation. The accreditation program leading to the Certified SCMP designation is the most comprehensive in the field of supply chain management and is balanced to deliver advanced supply chain management knowledge and high-level business skills.

Canadian Marketing Association

CMA’s student membership program provides many benefits for full-time post-secondary students. Students gain access to numerous resources that will help in their marketing studies and allow them to network with future employers.

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