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Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change | YORK UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts Business and Society
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change | YORK UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change | YORK UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts Business and Society

Toronto, Canada

BA

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Arts in Business and Society offers an interdisciplinary approach that examines the intersection of business, society, and ethics. The program covers topics such as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and the role of business in affecting positive social change. Students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills relevant to navigating complex social challenges in business environments.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in corporate social responsibility, public relations, nonprofit management, and social entrepreneurship. Additional opportunities include roles in policy analysis, community development, and organizational consultancy.

Gain an in depth understanding of the impact of business on society and the relationships between business, social structures and government. Learn about how economic power affects the distribution of wealth and opportunity. Benefit from the way our program blends philosophical, historical, economical, geographical, sociological and political approaches to studying the relation between business and society.

Unlike a traditional business school, our program is a critical, interdisciplinary program that equips you with practical, essential skills to give you a solid foundation for success in a range of career paths. You have the opportunity specialize in either business ethics and corporate social responsibility the environment the firm and organization the global economy law and governance; or the social economy.