Honours Arts and Business is unique to the University of Waterloo and available as a regular or cooperative program. In this program, you'll participate in Capsim’s Capstone business simulation designed to provide students with the experience of running their own business. The simulation, delivered in ARBUS 400, enables students to apply concepts such as strategic thinking, marketing strategies and business ethics learned in other Honours Arts and Business courses. Honours Arts and Business is where the things you’re passionate about intersect with business. Pick one of 29 majors a subject you’re curious about or something you’ve always loved then layer on business classes that teach you the practical skills employers look for.Want your degree to be even more customized Add on a second honours major or a minor. Choose the regular system of study and finish in four years, or add 20 months of serious work experience to your resume through co op. You’ve even got the option of studying abroad.You can co register and complete your Waterloo degree through St. Jerome's University or Renison University College, smaller academic communities located on campus.
Study options
Full Time
(5 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$58,000.00 (35,17,497)
per year
Residence fee-Traditional Double Room Fall 8758, Spring 5847, Winter 5847.Co-op students pay a fee of $817 per school term to cover some costs of the co-op program.
Application deadline
30/01/2026
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL or SL English A - minimum 4 or HL English B - minimum 5; total 27Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses includingany Grade 12 U English (final grade of at least 70% is required)Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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