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Leadership and Organization (BMgmt)

Develop leadership skills to inspire and manage effectively.

Program Type
Bachelor
Faculty
Location
Program Start
September
Program Options
Internship
Major

Why choose this program?

Dalhousie’s Bachelor of Management program starts by giving students a foundation in business and management, helping them develop the skills they need to organize and lead teams and to respond to internal and external pressures.

As part of the Leadership and Organizations major, you will build on this foundation and focus on the theory and practice of leadership in the management of organizations.

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
  3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøprograms is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program-specific admission requirements

  • Minimum overall average: 75%   

  • Academic English 12   

  • Academic Math 12   

  • Three additional academic subjects

Financial information

A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.Ìý

Program options

As part of the Leadership and Organization major, you’ll have the opportunity to work with professionals in your chosen field and combine relevant job experience with classroom studies.

There is an optional internship available for Bachelor of Management students during their third year of study. The internship is designed to be a career investment used to build upon skills, professional experiences, and connections to enhance your employability after graduation. 


The following Leadership and Organization program options are offered by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Faculty of Management. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:   

  • Bachelor of Management with Major in Leadership and Organization

  • Certificates  including Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Management, Managing Data and Information, Marketing Management, and Public Sector Management. 

What you will learn

You will learn about management issues related to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within a variety of venues including for-profit, not-for-profit, and public sectors. You will also examine the interactions among the environment, technology, society, organizations, and people.  

Sample courses may include:

  • Interdisciplinary Management I 

  • Macro Economics 

  • Management Software and Technology

  • Intro to Indigenous Governance

  • Leadership and Small Group Dynamics

  • Fundamentals of the Legal Environment of Management

  • Human Resource Management

  • Management Skills Development

  • Reflections on Leadership

  • Corporate Governance

  • Project Management

  • International/Cultural Management

With a Leadership and Organization degree, you’ll be exposed to key knowledge, behaviours, skills, competencies, and attitudes considered critical to leadership and managerial success.Ìý

Careers

Completing this major will help you secure a job as a trainee or junior manager in any industry, or help you start your own business.

You can continue your studies with a master’s degree in areas like: information management; public administration; and resource and environmental management.