Western University

HBA/ Urban Development

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Program Information

School:Western University
Faculty:Social Science
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Description:This combined program is a five-year program leading to an Honours Business Administration (HBA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Urban Development. In Years 1 and 2, you’ll be registered in the Faculty of Social Science at Western and follow the normal curriculum for Urban Development in the Geography Department, including Business 2257. In Year 3, you’ll be registered in the HBA program at the Ivey Business School. You'll be registered in the combined program in Years 4 and 5 and study a combination of Business courses and required courses in Urban Development.

Interested in applying for Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) status with the Ivey Business School? Complete a separate application alongside your OUAC application. Click here for more details.

Your Academic Counsellor at Western will be able to provide you with more information about the combined degree application process once you are enrolled in Social Science.
URL:HBA/ Urban Development at Western University
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $45,000

Tuition is listed for the first year of Social Science. Rates may change as you transition into the HBA combined program in upper years. Click here to see Western’s Fee Schedule.
Careers:Urban and Land Use Planners

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
Recommended Courses: Math (Any)
• Math is helpful as preparation for Geography programs

Please note that all course prerequisites pertain to an Ontario curriculum. For curricula in other parts of Canada or international countries, please refer to our Admissions Requirements website.
Application Notes : View our English Language Proficiency Requirements for more information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on October 09, 2023