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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–86%80 to 86%80%80% (regular and co-op)80%83–90%Mid- to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4UENG4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 additional 4U Math
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • Proficiency in math-based programs is required for consideration for BComm specializations.
  • +2 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
  • ENG4U
  • Two of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U
  • MCV4U is
  • strongly recommended
  • and will be required for certain modules in the program
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyYes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opNoAvailableNoAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published15060
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesEntrepreneurshipFinanceAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isA Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year degree where you study business topics like accounting, finance, marketing, and management. In your first year, you take a mix of foundational courses across all these areas before choosing a specialization in second year. It suits students interested in how organizations work and make decisions, who want flexibility to explore different business fields before committing to one.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.You study the core skills needed to manage businesses and organizations: accounting, finance, human resources, and economics. Unlike a specialized commerce degree, this program keeps your options broad, letting you focus on different business areas through electives rather than committing to one path early. It suits people who want practical business knowledge but aren't sure yet whether they'll work in corporate management, nonprofits, government, or start their own venture.You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.
The door tomajors you reach through itcommerce/businesscommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoKing's University College on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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