University of Guelph
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
For over 50 years, the University of Guelph has transformed students into leaders of the Canadian and global economies. In 2019, the U of G received a $21-million donation to boost the global reputation and impact of its business school, creating the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics (Lang School).
Located an hour outside of Toronto, the Lang School is dedicated to developing ethical and responsible business leaders who use business as a force for good. We are a proud champion of the United Nations (UN) Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative. This global affiliation allows the School to offer unique, innovative and sustainably-focused business curricula that reflects the values of the UN.
The Lang School’s faculty conduct research across a wide spectrum of disciplines and industries, including the core business functions like accounting, finance and marketing, to the specialized disciplines of hospitality, food and real estate.
Through active and transformational learning, the School’s graduates leave with the unquestionable belief that they have the ability to positively impact society, socially and economically, building thriving communities and participating in purpose-driven work.
Our programs
The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics offers a diverse range of specialized undergraduate and graduate programs.
With Lang’s Bachelor of Commerce program, students can choose from nine (9) specialized majors and minors, all of which feature a co-op option giving them a chance to customize learning to match specific career goals. The program includes majors in accounting, food and agricultural business, hospitality and tourism management, management, management economics and finance, marketing management, government economics and management, real estate and sport and event management.
The School offer a diverse range of graduate level programs at both the masters and doctoral level.
Our city
The city of Guelph is a vibrant community of over 120,000 people situated in the heart of southern Ontario, just 100 km west of Toronto, Ontario Canada, and offers an idyllic setting for university students.
The City of Guelph has been rated as one of the 10 best places to live in Canada, largely thanks to the culture and community within it. Known for its small-town charm, beautiful parks and historic downtown core, it doesn’t take long before University of Guelph students begin to call Guelph home.
Known as Canada’s “food University,” the University of Guelph is continuously ranked as having the best campus food in all of Canada, according to Maclean’s magazine.
Why study here?
At Lang, it is more than a business degree. It’s about using business as a force for good and becoming a leader for a sustainable world. The School takes learning beyond the classroom with interactive case studies, industry networking, and entrepreneurial-focus with their student incubator program through the John F. Wood Centre.
Lang business graduates are equipped to land some of the most progressive jobs in the market since they know what today’s modern, sustainable businesses need to succeed. At Lang, you will meet some of Canada’s – and the world’s – brightest, creative and enthusiastic students who are committed to using business to improve life.
The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph
