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DAN Management & Organizational Studies

Humans and data — that’s how our enterprises run. Want to find economies of scale for a start-up or motivate donors for a nonprofit? You need analytical skills and organizational insight.

Graduate from Western with a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS), and you’re ready to run the interface between human enterprises and our data.

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Degree Type

BMOS

Duration of Study

3-5 years

Start Date

September 2027

Faculty

Faculty of Social Science

OUAC Code

ED, EDN

Admission Average Guideline

Mid to high 80s

First-Year Class Size

950

Co-op / Internship

Available

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Admission Requirements

Ontario High School (Group A)

Required Courses:
- English (ENG4U)
- Two of: Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Math of Data Management (MDM4U)
Recommended Courses:
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), if you are considering Finance
Admission Average Guideline: Mid to high 80s
- Averages reflect Ontario high school students. Achieving an average in the suggested range does not guarantee admission.
For Commercial Aviation Management, use OUAC Code EDN and submit a supplementary application by March 1

Requirements outside Ontario

Program Options

What You'll Learn

Gain the knowledge and skills to understand, analyze and communicate financial information in a wide range of organizational settings. You can take courses in Canadian accounting, audit and taxation. And you can even pursue a Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation!

Explore Accounting

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Understand Modules

Experiential Learning

Work Integrated Learning opportunities, including:
- Social Science Co-op Program
Project Based Learning, including:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Industry Projects
Study Abroad opportunities, including:
- Exchange opportunities
Research opportunities, including:
- Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
Entrepreneurship opportunities

What You'll Learn

Established in 1999, CAM was built on a bold idea: the future of aviation belongs to those who understand both flight and business. Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) combines business education and aviation studies to prepare students for careers in the aviation industry. One of CAM's most distinctive features is its flight option, which gives eligible students the opportunity to earn an Integrated Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (iATPL) while completing their BMOS degree.

Explore CAM

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Understand Modules

Experiential Learning

Work Integrated Learning opportunities, including:
- Social Science Co-op Program
Project Based Learning, including:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Industry Projects
Study Abroad opportunities, including:
- Exchange opportunities
Research opportunities, including:
- Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
Entrepreneurship opportunities

What You'll Learn

Consumer Behaviour explores the factors that influence how and why people make purchasing decisions. You'll study consumer psychology, decision-making, personality, culture, values and lifestyle, while learning how organizations use these insights to develop effective marketing strategies. This program equips students for careers in marketing, market research, brand management, advertising and customer experience.

Explore Consumer Behavior

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Understand Modules

Experiential Learning

Work Integrated Learning opportunities, including:
- Social Science Co-op Program
Project Based Learning, including:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Industry Projects
Study Abroad opportunities, including:
- Exchange opportunities
Research opportunities, including:
- Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
- Honours Thesis Course
Entrepreneurship opportunities

What You'll Learn

Develop the analytical and quantitative skills to understand and evaluate financial decision-making in organizations. You'll develop a strong foundation in financial markets, investments, corporate finance and economic principles while learning how businesses manage resources and assess opportunities. This program prepares graduates for careers in banking, investment management, financial analysis, consulting and a wide range of finance-related roles across the public and private sectors.

Explore Finance

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Understand Modules

Experiential Learning

Work Integrated Learning opportunities, including:
- Social Science Co-op Program
Project Based Learning, including:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Industry Projects
Study Abroad opportunities, including:
- Exchange opportunities
Research opportunities, including:
- Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
Entrepreneurship opportunities

What You'll Learn

Human Resource Management focuses on how organizations attract, develop and retain talent to achieve their strategic goals. Through a combination of theory and practical application, you'll learn best practices for managing people effectively in diverse organizational settings. The program also provides all coursework required for students interested in pursuing the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.

Explore Human Resource Management

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Understand Modules

Experiential Learning

Work Integrated Learning opportunities, including:
- Social Science Co-op Program
Project Based Learning, including:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Industry Projects
Study Abroad opportunities, including:
- Exchange opportunities
Research opportunities, including:
- Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
- Honours Thesis Course
Entrepreneurship opportunities

What You'll Learn

Management and Legal Studies combines management principles with a strong foundation in legal studies, focusing on how law applies to organizational decision-making in Canada. This interdisciplinary program prepares students to become effective and informed managers by exploring the relationship between legal frameworks and business practice.

Explore Management and Legal Studies

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Understand Modules

Experiential Learning

Work Integrated Learning opportunities, including:
- Social Science Co-op Program
Project Based Learning, including:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Industry Projects
Study Abroad opportunities, including:
- Exchange opportunities
Research opportunities, including:
- Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
Entrepreneurship opportunities

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Emma is using Western's entrepreneurship supports and her knowledge from Management & Organizational Studies to shape the future of her family's farm.

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Social Science Co-Op Program

The Social Science Co-op Team works closely with a network of employers to provide practical, hands-on experiences for students across the Faculty of Social Science as early as summer of their second year.

Paid Business Experience

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Why Western?

in Canada for Business and Economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

ONLY

academic commercial aviation program of its kind in Canada

44%

of leaders in corporate, non-profit and government roles studied Social Science

British Council Research

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News

Commercial Aviation graduate finds belonging, stretches leadership at Western

Angel Abraham, BMOS’25, remembers fearing turbulence on long flights from Canada to India to visit family when she was a little girl. Now graduating from Western’s commercial aviation management program with her pilot’s licence, Abraham is flying frequently and working as a flight dispatcher.

Abraham joined the CAM student council and Western Aviatrix club – a chapter of Women in Aviation – which she would later lead. She built everything from leadership skills to an entire YouTube channel, The Student Pilot, where she helps others understand what it takes to become a pilot.

Study business as a social science.

Study business as a social science.

DAN Management & Organizational Studies

Admission Requirements

Ontario High School (Group A)

Program Options

Accounting

What You'll Learn

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Experiential Learning

Commercial Aviation Management

What You'll Learn

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Experiential Learning

Consumer Behavior

What You'll Learn

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Experiential Learning

Finance

What You'll Learn

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Experiential Learning

Human Resource Management

What You'll Learn

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Experiential Learning

Management and Legal Studies

What You'll Learn

Sample Courses

First-Year Courses

Upper-Year Courses

Modules

Experiential Learning

Meet Emma

Chat with a current student

Ask all your questions about programs, residence, student life and anything else on your mind.

Social Science Co-Op Program

Explore Your Building

Why Western?

Commercial Aviation graduate finds belonging, stretches leadership at Western

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