honours arts and business is where the things students are passionate about intersect with business. students can pick one of 29 majors — a subject they are curious about or something they have always loved — then layer on business classes that teach them the practical skills employers look for. 

students who would like their degree to be even more customized, they can add on a second honours major or a minor. students can choose the regular system of study and finish in four years, or add 20 months of serious work experience to their resumes through co-op. 

students will able to explore how human interactions are influenced by individual, collective, and structural forces such as mental health, social relationships, economic conditions, education and politics, and movements for social justice and social change. a common goal of those who study social development studies is to help people, communities, and nations flourish.

through courses in areas such as psychology, sociology, and social work as well as hands-on community engagement opportunities, students will be well prepared for a meaningful career in social work, counselling, education, public services, human resources, law, or community and international service organizations. students can also enhance their learning experience by enrolling in co-op and applying what they learn in class to real work situations.