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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–86%80 to 86%80%83–87%Mid-80s80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 additional 4U Math course
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
  • Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English, ENG4U
  • And 2 of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Math of Data Management, MDM4U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published60950
What you studyBusiness StudiesHuman Resource ManagementManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isYou study business management fundamentals including accounting, finance, marketing, and organizational behaviour, with flexibility to specialize in areas like human resources. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, letting you apply what you learn in real settings. This program suits students interested in business careers who want practical workplace experience alongside their degree.This program teaches you business fundamentals with a focus on managing operations and commerce across different countries. Unlike a general commerce degree, international management emphasizes global trade, cross-cultural business practices, and how companies work in multiple markets. It suits people interested in business careers with a global outlook, and you can choose a co-op stream to gain paid work experience alongside your studies.You study the theory and practice of running organizations and businesses. The program covers accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management, with flexibility to focus on areas that interest you most. It includes a co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience in real organizations, which suits people who want to apply what they learn and build professional networks while studying.Commerce is a broad business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, management, and related topics. You choose a concentration like accounting or finance to specialize, rather than studying one narrow area. It suits people interested in business fundamentals and real-world work experience, since the program includes optional co-op placements that let you alternate between classes and paid jobs in your field.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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