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Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration Civil Engineering at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

Five-year combined programme pairing the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering with the Master of Business Administration. The field of engineering is generally associated with finding solutions for real world problems in an analytical fashion using the math, science and problem-solving skills. At Lakehead we believe engineers must also possess excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the business, legal, and societal issues that impact development of the technological products and processes required to meet the demands of a global economy.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Civil Engineering  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Career paths include Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Water Management Engineer, Bridge Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Sanitation Engineer, Public Works Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario applicants: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 U or M courses including the programme prerequisites and a minimum 70% overall average (top six courses); higher averages may be required where demand exceeds available places. Ontario programme prerequisites: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Note: In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis..

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,285 a year (2026). Canadian/Permanent Resident (same rate for Ontario and non-Ontario residents), full-time Fall/Winter 2026-2027 tuition for fee group 'Engineering-MBA (Engineering Rates Years 1-4)' (Thunder Bay campus schedule); figure shown is Year 1 tuition. Tuition by Source

International applicants: CAD 42,000 a year (2026). International, full-time Fall/Winter 2026-2027 tuition for fee group 'Engineering-MBA (Engineering Rates Years 1-4)' (Thunder Bay campus schedule); figure shown is Year 1 tuition. Tuition by year of study: Year 1: $42,000.00; Year 2: $41,523.00; Year 3: $ Source

Main intake: September. January intake for select undergraduate programs, except Consecutive Education, Environmental Management, Forestry, Lakehead-Georgian degree+diploma programs, Music, Nursing and One Year Social Work. No May (Spring) intake for undergraduate programs. Bachelor of Education and Diploma/Degree in Technological Education: Spring/Summer 2027 entry.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Fall 2027 recommended deadlines for all undergraduate programs: January 15, 2027 for Ontario high school applicants, March 1, 2027 for college transfer applicants, March 1, 2027 for international applicants and August 31, 2027 for domestic applicants; most programs accept applications after these dates while space remains.

Winter 2027 (January) recommended deadlines: November 2, 2026 for international applicants and December 1, 2026 for domestic applicants.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (3 and 4 year programs): recommended deadline January 15, 2027 for Fall 2027. One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work and Year 3 of Social Work: December 10, 2026. Juris Doctor: November 2, 2026.

Bachelor of Education (Thunder Bay and Orillia) and Diploma/Degree in Technological Education: recommended deadline November 2, 2026 for Spring/Summer 2027 admission. The 2-year Bachelor of Education application is made through OUAC's TEAS and costs $159 CAD plus a $75 supplemental fee.

Undergraduate application fee through Lakehead's online application: $135 CAD; document evaluation fee of $75 CAD for undergraduate applicants with completed post-secondary studies.

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