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International Business

OUAC CBB

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Commerce

OUAC CC

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–86%80-86%75–80%75%; co-op 80%80%80%80% (regular and co-op)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • If you are missing MCV4U, you may take the equivalent course at the University of Ottawa the summer before or during your first term.
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U) or Math for Data Management (MDM4U). Calculus (MCV4U) recommended.
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • 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-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op), Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published40
What you studyBusiness StudiesManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesPoliticsBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsManagement StudiesOthers in Business & Administrative StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesInformation SystemsInternational DevelopmentAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinance
What it isYou study how governments, economies, and organizations actually work together, combining business management with political and economic analysis. Unlike a straight business degree, this program integrates policy and political systems into your core learning. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at real employers, letting you test what you learn in actual jobs. It suits people who want business skills but also care about how policy and politics shape markets and management.You study how businesses use technology and data to operate and make decisions. This program combines commerce fundamentals with information systems, so you focus on how companies manage software, networks, and digital tools rather than just general business. It suits people who want a business career but prefer working with technology and solving technical problems within an organization.International Business is a business degree that prepares you to work across borders and cultures, combining core business subjects like accounting, management, and marketing with a focus on global economics and international development. Unlike a general business program, it emphasizes the particular skills and knowledge needed for companies operating in multiple countries. It suits students interested in trade, global markets, or managing international teams, and who are comfortable with both quantitative and social science coursework.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 directlyApplied to directlycommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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