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Commerce (BComm)

Gain a global perspective in business education, preparing for diverse roles in management, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Program Type
Bachelor
Faculty
Location
Program Start
September
Program Options
Major

Why choose this program?

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøoffers one of the few mandatory commerce co-op programs in Canada, allowing you to develop valuable skills, gain experience, and build a professional network before you begin your career—all while earning a pay cheque.

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
  3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøprograms is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program-specific admission requirements

  • Minimum overall average: 75%

  • Academic English 12

  • Academic Math 12

  • Three additional academic subjectsÌý

Financial information

A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.Ìý

Program options

Co-operative education integrates on-campus study with off-campus work-integrated learning experiences. Our Bachelor of Commerce has a mandatory co-op program that includes three paid work terms.

Approved work terms can be completed locally, nationally, or internationally. Past students have worked in a variety of roles and settings including marketing agencies, accounting firms, banks and financial intuitions, government, and non-profits.


The following Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program options are offered by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Faculty of Management. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:  

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) Ìý

  • Minor in BusinessÌý

  • Certificates including Financial Accounting, FinTech and Financial Innovation, Leadership, Management Accounting, and Quantitative Finance.

What you will learn

Whether you choose to focus your studies by declaring a major, or customize your degree to meet your career goals, you'll learn the foundational business disciplines of marketing, accounting, finance, business management and organizational behaviour.Ìý
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You'll also gain valuable IT skills as you learn to work with spreadsheet programs, database packages, and other software applications used in statistical analysis, financial projections, and market research.

Sample courses may include:

  • Business in a Global Context

  • Principles of Macroeconomics

  • Business Communication 

  • Finance I

  • Introduction to Marketing

  • Legal Aspects of Business

  • Consumer Behaviour

  • Management Skills Development

  • Advanced Quantitative Decision Making

  • International Business Strategy

  • Risk Management

  • Strategic Management

The program provides opportunities for students to pursue studies in topic areas such as the humanities and social sciences, and in the functional areas of business. Graduates are competitive in the global, diverse, and continually changing workplace. 

Careers

There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes of any business––financial decisions, marketing data, HR considerations. With seven majors to choose from, the range of career options you'll find in the world of business upon graduation is truly impressive.

Future studies can include programs at the graduate level in finance, accounting, commerce, marketing, or business administration.