<ul><li>Whether students choose to focus their studies by declaring a major or customising their degree to meet their career goals, they'll learn the basic business disciplines of marketing, accounting, finance, business management, and organizational behaviour</li><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The business school has been judged to be among the best in the world with the accreditation of its programs by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). This accomplishment distinguishes Dalhousie as an internationally benchmarked, premium business school ranking among the world’s top-tier institutions</li><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Students will also gain valuable IT skills as they learn to work with spreadsheet programs, database packages, and other software applications used in statistical analysis, financial projections, and market research</li><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Commerce Co-op program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada for a six-year period expiring December 2024. Achieving these accreditation standards ensures that the programs have a credible and valuable co-op educational strategy</li><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The range of career options students will find in the world of business is truly impressive, including but not limited to:</li><ul><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">accountant</li><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">business manager or consultant</li><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">human resources manager</li><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">entrepreneur</li><li style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">marketing professional</li></ul></ul> ​

<ul><li>Studying chemistry at Dalhousie involves training in the four major branches of chemistry: inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical
 Through courses and labs, students will acquire a range of skills from organizing large bodies of information to quantitative analytical skills
 Students will learn to describe their work clearly, both orally and in writing
 Through this program, students will learn how to reliably generate data and assess the meaning of their results
 First-year students begin by taking foundation courses in chemistry, physics, and math. These courses will give students the background for more in-depth studies in topics such as materials science, the chemistry of living systems, quantum mechanics, and chemical bonding
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<ul><li>Studying earth sciences at Dalhousie starts with learning the basics. Students will explore how geological structures were formed and how changes are happening deep within the geosphere- the solid part of the Earth</li><li>In weekly labs, students will experience geological research and learn how to identify different types of rock by examining samples under high-powered microscopes</li><li>In addition to the geosciences, students will also learn about the atmosphere, hydrosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.</li><li>Fieldwork is also an important part of Dalhousie’s earth sciences program. Students will get a chance to explore the fascinating and diverse geology of Nova Scotia</li><li>Students could take part in the Advanced Field School and study abroad in countries such as Italy, Chile or England. The upper-level Petroleum Field Program course might take students to Trinidad to study active petroleum systems
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<ul><li>Dalhousie offers the largest selection of biology-focused courses in the Atlantic region. Students will discover in-depth topics such as cell biology, evolution, environmental ecology, conservation biology, parasitology, behavioural biology, animal physiology, and much more</li><li>Students will also learn valuable skills in writing, oral presentation, computer literacy, research methods, and problem-solving</li><li>Graduates of this program could pursue a career as a researcher, professor, zoologist, environmental scientist, terrestrial ecologist, or genetic counsellor, among other things</li><li>Students will have the foundation to pursue further studies in professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, veterinary studies, and more</li><li>In tutorials and labs, students will have opportunities for hands-on exploration. And on field trips, students will experience Nova Scotia's biodiversity
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<ul><li>The first two years are dedicated to core courses in Management Issues, Accounting, Marketing, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Government Structure, Data Literacy, Economics, and Statistics</li><li>In the third and fourth years, students choose electives to tailor their degrees to their strengths and interests</li><li>Students will choose from one of five majors (Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Leadership and Organizations; Managing Data and Information (formerly Knowledge Management); Public Sector Management; or Environment, Sustainability, and Society) to focus on their area of interest, or stay flexible by doing a general Bachelor of Management degree without a major</li><li>The optional paid internship for Bachelor of Management students is a minimum of 32 weeks (approximately eight months) of consecutive, full-time work experience related to the studies. It takes place between the third and final academic year</li><li>Dalhousie graduates have moved into careers as managers, educators, and program coordinators in fields from sports and entertainment to automotive and consumer health products
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<ul><li>In this program, students will gain the foundational knowledge to create new and innovative technologies
 Courses in software development, algorithms, networking, cloud and web computing, databases, graphics, machine learning, and user interface design allow students to develop areas of specialized expertise</li><li>Students can also choose to build skills in specialized areas by completing a certificate</li><li>In this program, students can choose from one of six areas, allowing graduates to show they have achieved a level of proficiency in a particular area</li><li>Students of this program can also enhance their studies with career-focused work experience. Co-op allows them to apply classroom theory, explore career options, and build their resumes
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<ul><li>At Dalhousie, Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary academic program that integrates research and principles from several disciplines to important issues related to the state of the environment</li><li>Dalhousie’s Environmental Science program encourages students to explore the environment from scientific perspectives, as well as the political, cultural, ethical, and historical angles</li><li>Students can make Environmental Science their main focus of study or combine it with other programs</li><li>First-year students will start by taking foundation courses to fulfil core requirements. Students start by learning the fundamentals of environmental science and exploring topics such as current environmental challenges, the ecosphere, resources, and sustainability</li><li>Students can explore their personal interests through electives. They get outside the classroom and gain hands-on experience conducting field studies in nearby forests, marshes, rivers, and city parks
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<ul><li>The Dalhousie Economics program ensures students get a mix of classes, some of which are deductive, and some of which are more inductive or problem-oriented. Inductive courses are thematic</li><li>Students will have the option to choose courses that are more geared toward the social sciences rather than the math side of economic theory</li><li>Students might also decide to complete the co-op program to combine their academic studies with career-related experience during three to four work terms</li><li>Graduates might work as policy advisors, politicians, business consultants, and more</li><li>Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in economics, public administration, or business administration as well as a law degree
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Dalhousie University

All Courses

Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BComm

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Earth Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology

Bachelor of Management, BMgmt

Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science, BSc or Bachelor of Arts, BA in Economics