HBAA — Ivey Business School Student Association
Ivey Business School

Course Planning Resource for the
Ivey HBA Dual Degree Program

An academic planning guide for students pursuing a combined Ivey HBA and second degree at Western University. Map your prerequisites, build your five-year schedule, and connect with your program advisors.

Choose your second degree

Each program combines the full Ivey HBA with a specialized second degree over 5 years.

Is a dual degree the right path?

Two questions that separate dual degree candidates from sequential degree candidates.

1

Do you want to pursue a master's or graduate degree in the future?

If yes — a combined degree establishes the academic depth and specialization that graduate programs look for alongside a business credential. The dual degree positions you for both professional roles and further study.

2

Do you want to complete an independent research thesis?

If yes — many dual degree programs include an Honours thesis or capstone research project. This is valued by graduate schools, research institutions, and employers in technical and analytical fields.

If yes to either — Dual degree
  • One degree in 5 years instead of pursuing both separately
  • Academic depth in your specialization alongside HBA credentials
  • Thesis or research pathway available in most streams
  • Strong positioning for graduate programs and specialized roles
If neither — Sequential degree
  • Complete HBA first, then pursue a second degree afterward
  • More flexibility — no pre-commitment to a second discipline
  • Lighter course load during the HBA years
  • Still achieves two degrees — just across separate programs
5
Year program
17
Combined degree options
HBA 1
Prerequisite for all streams

Dual degree directors

The HBAA dual degree team — your point of contact for questions about the combined degree experience.

View: A/B test

Course planning

Check your prerequisites, map your 5-year schedule, and assess if dual degree is right for you.

Required & recommended courses
Check off every course you've completed
Application requirements
5-year course plan
HBA core
Second degree
Elective / shared
Representative plan only — confirm your actual schedule with your academic counsellor and the Western course calendar.
Key milestones

Contact & advising directory

Reach the right office for your dual degree questions — career support, academic advising, and department contacts.

Ivey Academic Advisors

Reach out directly to your advisor — they are your primary point of contact for dual degree planning, course load questions, and academic support.

SM
Stacy Maskell
Specialized Support
smaskell@ivey.ca
ND
Nancy Donovan
HBA 1
ndonovan@ivey.ca
DA
Doha Alrawashdeh
HBA 2 & Dual Degree
dalrawashdeh@ivey.ca

Department directory

Contact the relevant Western department for second-degree advising, course registration, and program requirements.

💻
Computer Science
Faculty of Science
📍 Room 355, Middlesex College
⚙️
Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
contactWE@eng.uwo.ca
📞 519-661-2111
📍 Spencer Engineering Building
Departments
Biomedical Chemical & Biochemical Civil & Environmental Electrical & Computer Mechanical & Materials
Western Engineering ↗
🧪
Science
Faculty of Science — Biology, Chemistry, Physics
science@uwo.ca
📞 519-661-2111 ext. 86151
📍 North Campus Building, Room 240
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–3:30pm (in-person) · 8:30am–4:30pm (virtual)
🧠
Psychology
Faculty of Social Science
📞 519-661-2067
📍 Social Science Centre, Room 7418