Mount Allison University
Ron Joyce Center for Business Studies
Mount Allison University consistently ranks among Canada’s top undergraduate university, having never placed below the top four, and placing first a record 22 out of 31 times in the history of the magazine’s annual university ranking issue. A degree from Mount Allison is recognized and respected around the globe. Whether you are entering the job market, becoming an entrepreneur, or continuing your education, your knowledge base and degree will stand out. Students come from more than 50 countries to make up a diverse, creative, and talented student body of approximately 2,200 students.
Business students at Mount Allison benefit from a personalized education. You will have small class sizes, one-on-one time with professors, frequent interaction with fellow students, opportunities to gain real-world experience, and strong links to the business world. As well as studying the business areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing, you broaden your perspective by taking a required minor in another discipline.
At its core, a degree in Business from Mount Allison is based on students taking full advantage of our experiential learning opportunities in:
- Paid internships
- Mentorship and networking with business professionals
- International exchanges
- Field trips and student conferences
- Case and business competitions
- Entrepreneurship
- Honours research
Mount Allison has an International Centre, which provides a range of services to support international students. These include academic advising, arrival services, student advisor for personal support, international clubs, a mentorship program (where new international students are matched with upper-year Mount Allison students), international orientation, and international experiences.
Our programs
In the Commerce program, students explore the business world and acquire management knowledge, skills, and experience. Studies focus on the process of effective problem solving and decision making in the business environment through teamwork and the development of management systems, which combine quantitative analysis and human judgment. A focus on experiential education translates to graduates entering the business world with a variety of practical work experiences through mentorships, internships, opportunities to invest in real time with funds donated through our partnership with Louisbourg Investments, and through numerous other experiential opportunities.
Mount Allison University also has recently introduced a unique new program – Bachelor of Commerce with Aviation. This interdisciplinary degree combines professional flight training with in-depth studies in areas of business relevant to the field of aviation. This program is offered through a partnership with Moncton Flight College (MFC), one of the leading flight training establishments in North America. Students in this stream will be able to complete a BComm degree along with obtaining a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), a multi-engine class rating and a Group 1 instrument rating, all in four years.
A Commerce degree from Mount Allison University is highly flexible, reflecting the diverse business society that students will enter after graduation. Students take courses in a variety of business areas (such as management, accounting, finance, marketing) while completing a minor in a non-Commerce discipline.
A minor in a discipline outside of business is a unique feature of the program. There are thirty-two possible minors, from international relations to psychology and environmental studies to history. Mount Allison continues to offer certificate programs and have recently added a certificate in art management. With partnerships with the Luminary Project and the Promise Scholars program, Mount Allison University is committed to cultivating a diverse student population; with this diversity comes strengthened communities, both for students attending university and for those who have moved into the boardroom.
Our city
You will love our vibrant small town. Sackville is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community you can enjoy in all four seasons. The air is clear and the cost of living is much lower than other Canadian destinations. The campus is at the heart of the town and you can walk downtown in less than five minutes. There are countless opportunities to get involved in the community. Sackville is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the city of Moncton which provides a host of services and amenities as well as an international airport. We are located in the heart of the Atlantic Canada with major regional cities of Halifax, Saint John and Fredericton two hours away by road.
Why study here?
A major strength of Commerce at Mount Allison is our connection to the business world through our alumni. Our alumni visit campus to spend time with students. They act as formal mentors, coach student entrepreneurs and case study participants, sponsor internships and provide travel and other funds. With paid internships, you gain business experience by working for the summer in a field of your choice. Our internships are thoughtfully designed to give you a rich learning experience. Becoming an intern allows you to test drive a possible future career, industry, or organization with confidence, knowing that you have training and support behind you the whole time.
Throughout the process, our experiential learning team will be there to answer questions, provide advice, and connect you with other interns pursuing their own adventures.
Ron Joyce Center for Business Studies at Mount Allison University
