Western University - UWO Speciality : Management
programme: Business Management and Organizational Studies

I’m in my second year of a BA in Business Administration at Huron, one of Western’s affiliate university colleges. That distinction is worth stating up front, because it shaped my experience more than anything else and nobody explained it to me before I applied.

The teaching is the strongest part. Classes are small enough that professors actually know who you are, and office hours are genuinely available rather than theoretical. That matters most in first and second year, when you’re still deciding what to specialize in. I’m leaning toward finance, and being able to just ask someone has done more to shape that than the course calendar did.

Socially, Western is as advertised. [Joining a fraternity gave me a network across both Huron and Main Campus within weeks], and London is a real student city rather than a campus parked beside one.

The honest downsides: [cost — tuition plus residence adds up faster than I expected, and you should go in having done that math], and [course selection in the business stream is narrower than at a larger school, so if you already know exactly what you want to study, read the calendar carefully first].

Would I recommend it? Yes — especially if you want a well-known degree without sitting in 400-person lectures. If maximum course choice is your priority, look at Main Campus first.

Western University offers a dynamic environment with a beautiful campus, diverse student body, and a wide range of opportunities to grow academically and socially. The BMOS program, in particular, stands out for its flexibility, allowing students to tailor their courses to align with career aspirations in fields like accounting, finance, and management.

The professors are knowledgeable and approachable, and many bring real-world industry experience into the classroom, which helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. The collaborative projects and case studies within the program simulate real business challenges, making it a highly practical choice for aspiring business professionals.

That said, there are areas for improvement. Some courses can feel overly theory-heavy, and scheduling can be a challenge due to high demand for popular electives. Additionally, while there are plenty of extracurriculars and networking events, students need to be proactive in seeking them out to truly maximize their experience.

Campus life is vibrant, with plenty of clubs and activities to explore, and Western’s reputation for fostering a strong sense of community is well-deserved. The resources available, from academic advising to mental health services, are comprehensive, though wait times can sometimes be long.

Overall, I would recommend Western University and the BMOS program to students seeking a well-rounded education in business, as long as they are prepared to take initiative and navigate some of the challenges that come with a large university setting.

The Business Management and Organizational Studies program at Western University provides you with a broad experience within the business sector of the world. Offering different subsectors you can specialize it, for me it honestly has given me a broad view of everything business. I appreciate that it lets us get a view of everything that business has to offer, with a diverse range of classes that I have to take, however I would like more specialization within the classes at least during the early years, as I have learned about things like Organizational Behaviour and Business Law, when I am not necessarily interested in those sides of business.