Others in Business & Administrative Studies programs in Ontario
82 programs across 24 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 70%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.
Programs
82
Campuses
24
Lowest range
70%
What this leads to
The picture for others in business & administrative studies as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Receptionists manage phone lines, greet visitors, schedule appointments and handle correspondence. With experience, professionals move into office management or operations coordination roles.
In its favour
- 49 per cent of administrative hiring managers plan to increase hiring in 2026
- A significant portion of the current administrative workforce is approaching retirement age, creating replacement openings across provinces
- Small and medium-sized businesses continue to grow across Canada, requiring structured administrative support
- Most employers require only a high school diploma, though many prefer a diploma or certificate in office administration
Worth knowing
- Routine, repetitive roles such as data entry clerks and administrative support positions are declining in demand
- Administrative teams are facing skill gaps, with 65 per cent of administrative leaders saying upskilling current employees is needed
- Success in administrative roles depends on the ability to work alongside AI
- Entry-level pay in administrative positions is typically modest, with advancement requiring additional certifications or specialization
How AI is changing this work
Automation has reduced certain repetitive clerical tasks, but has not eliminated the need for organized administrative support. AI automation systems can analyze and extract information from documents automatically, allowing businesses to process documents faster while reducing administrative workload. The realistic picture: the repetitive parts of admin work (data entry, document sorting, scheduling) are being automated now. The coordination, judgment and communication parts still need people. If you're comfortable learning software tools and adapting as they change, you can work in this field. If you want to just do the same repetitive task for 40 years, the job market is shrinking.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. Business Administration in Canada: 2026 Bachelor's Guide | Bachelorsportal
- 2. 2026 Canada Job Market: Administrative and Customer Support Hiring Trends and In-Demand Roles
- 3. Canada’s Top 15 Most In-Demand Jobs for 2026 | Randstad Canada
- 4. Business Administration Diploma Online Courses - ABM College
- 5. 2026 Hiring Trends in Canada - Skilled Talent in Demand - ABM College Canada
- 6. Office Administration Jobs in Canada | 2026 Career Guide
All 82 programs
- 70%LaurentianAdministration des affaires – Gestion internationale
- 70–80%OttawaAdministration publique (4 ans)
- 70%TrentAncient Greek and Roman Studies and Business
- 70%NipissingBachelor of Business Administration
- 70%Trent (Durham)Bachelor of Business Administration
- 70%NipissingBachelor of Commerce (Distance)
- 70%LakeheadBusiness - International Dual Degree (Thunder Bay and Orillia)
- 70%AlgomaBusiness Administration - Aviation Management (Brampton) (BBA 4 Year)
- 70%AlgomaBusiness Administration - The Business of Esports (Brampton) (BBA 4 Year)
- 70%AlgomaBusiness Administration - The Business of Esports (BBA 4-year)
- 70%AlgomaBusiness Administration (BBA 4 year)
- 70–73%Ontario TechBusiness and Society
- 70%NipissingConcurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior
- 70%NipissingConcurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Junior/Intermediate
- 70%NipissingConcurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Primary/Junior
- 70%TrentCultural Studies and Business
- 70%TrentGender & Social Justice and Business
- 70–75%Guelph-HumberHonours Bachelor of Business Administration and Diploma in Business Administration
- 70–73%Ontario TechOrganizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
- 70–73%Ontario TechOrganizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management (Co-op)
- 70%LakeheadOutdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism (Thunder Bay)
- 70–80%OttawaPublic Administration (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 70–73%Ontario TechStrategic Communications, Social Media & Society
- 70–73%Ontario TechTechnology Management - Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op)
- 73–77%YorkBusiness & Society (BA - Co-op available)
- 73–78%WindsorBusiness Administration
- 73–77%YorkBusiness Economics (BA - Co-op available)
- 73–77%Laurier (Waterloo)Diploma in Business Administration
- 73–77%YorkDisaster & Emergency Management (BDEM - Co-op available)
- 73–77%Laurier (Waterloo)Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA and BSc)
- 73–77%Ontario TechHealth Administration
- 73–77%BrockRecreation and Leisure Studies
- 73–77%BrockTherapeutic Recreation
- 75%LaurentianÉducation concurrente avec Sports Administration – moyen/intermédiare
- 75%LaurentianConcurrent Education with Sports Administration – Junior/Intermediate
- 75–80%GuelphEnvironmental Management (BBRM) (co-op option)
- 75–80%GuelphEquine Management (BBRM) (co-op option)
- 75–77%CarletonIndustrial Design
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Analytique en soins de santé (4 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Comptabilité (4 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Finance (4 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Gestion des ressources humaines (4 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Gestion des technologies d'affaires (4 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Gestion internationale (4 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Management (4 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales – Marketing (4 ans)
- 75%LaurentianSports Administration
- 77–80%Laurier (Milton)Business Technology Management (BBTM)
- 77–80%BrockData Science and Analytics – Computational Data Sciences
- 77–80%BrockData Science and Analytics – Financial Analytics
- 77–80%WaterlooEnvironment and Business (Co-op Only)
- 80%OttawaAdministration publique et Maîtrise en Administration publique (4 ans)
- 80–83%Laurier (Brantford)Arts Degree (BA) + Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Co-op
- 80–86%GuelphBachelor of Commerce (BComm) Undeclared (first year only)
- 80%CarletonCommerce
- 80%OttawaCommerce – Finance (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80%OttawaCommerce – Healthcare Analytics (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80%OttawaCommerce – Human Resource Management (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80%OttawaCommerce – International Management (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80%OttawaCommerce – Management (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80%OttawaCommerce – Marketing (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80–86%GuelphGovernment, Economics and Management (BComm) (co-op option)
- 80%CarletonInternational Business
- 80–86%GuelphManagement (BComm) (co-op option)
- 80%King'sManagement and Organizational Studies
- 80–83%WesternManagement and Organizational Studies (Commercial Aviation Management) – Flight and Non-flight (Main Campus Only)
- 80–86%GuelphMarketing Management (BComm) (co-op option)
- 80%OttawaPublic Administration and Master of Arts Public Administration (4 years)(French Immersion Stream if available)
- 80–82%CarletonPublic Affairs and Policy Management
- 80–86%GuelphReal Estate (BComm) (co-op option)
- 80–83%WaterlooScience and Business (Regular/Co-op)
- 80–87%WaterlooScience and Financial Management (Co-op Only)
- 83–90%U of T (Scarborough)Management (regular and co-op)
- 83–87%WesternManagement and Organizational Studies
- 83–93%HuronManagement and Organizational Studies
- 83–87%WesternMusic Administrative Studies
- 83–87%WaterlooSustainability and Financial Management (Co-op only)
- 85%OttawaCommerce and Juris Doctor (6-year double degree) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 85%OttawaSciences commerciales – double diplôme international (4 ans)
- 85%OttawaSciences commerciales et Juris Doctor (Double grade – 6 ans)
- 87%Queen'sCommerce
- 88%McMasterIntegrated Business & Humanities I
Other subjects
- Business Studies 203
- Interdisciplinary Studies 187
- Computer Science 135
- Education Studies 117
- Environmental Studies 116
- Psychology 109
- General or Integrated Engineering 104
- Law & Criminology 101
- Media and Communication Studies 98
- Economics 95
- Biological Sciences 92
- Others in Subjects Related to Medicine 92
Ranges are what universities publish, not guaranteed cutoffs. Work out your top 6 to see which of these you actually clear.