Commerce

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Commerce

BCom

At a Glance


Offered by

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies


Offered at

Keele Campus, Markham Campus


Degrees offered

BCom


Ways to study

Full-Time, Part-Time


Entry

  • Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
  • Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
  • Summer - Yes (first and upper year)

Applied Learning Opportunities


OUAC Code

  • YFB (BCom)

About the Program

Build the knowledge and experience you need for a career in business. Explore one of the nine distinct streams of our BCom Specialized Honours degree, including accounting, finance, marketing, management, business technology management, supply chain management, business research, human resources management, as well as entrepreneurship and innovation. You’ll develop practical skills in problem-solving, communication and leadership while learning how businesses operate in real-world settings. With opportunities for hands-on experience, including co-op and applied learning, you’ll graduate ready to succeed in a wide range of industries, from finance and consulting to marketing and human resources. 

Requirements

BCom

Requirements for admission:
  • Alberta High School Diploma
  • ELA30-1 or English 30
  • Math 30-1
  • And three additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
    • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

      BCom

      Requirements for admission:
    • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
    • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
    • Principles of Math 12 or Foundational Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12
    • And three additional Grade 12 Academic subjects
      • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

        BCom

        Requirements for admission:
      • BaccalaurĂ©at GĂ©nĂ©ral
      • Première SpĂ©cialitĂ© mathĂ©matiques OR Terminale mathĂ©matiques complĂ©mentaires
          • A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the BaccalaurĂ©at GĂ©nĂ©ral. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

          BCom

          Requirements for admission:
        • Successful completion of the final year of senior studies
          • Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
          • Some programs require a higher GPA.
        • Senior-level math
          • BCom

            Requirements for admission:
          • Diploma with a total of at least six units, including prerequisites, and grades of 1, 2 or 3 in each unit.
          • 2-unit math
              • CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

              BCom

              Requirements for admission:
            • One year of CEGEP
            • 2 semesters of English (code 603) / Français (code 601)
            • Linear Algebra 1
            • And nine additional academic courses (high-school equivalent courses not accepted)
              • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
                • Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.

                BCom

                Requirements for admission:
              • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
              • Grade 12 math
                • BCom

                  Requirements for admission:
                • Lise Diplomasi
                • Senior-level math
                  • BCom

                    Requirements for admission:
                  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examinations
                  • A-level math
                      • GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

                      BCom

                      Requirements for admission:
                    • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
                    • Twelfth Year math
                      • BCom

                        Requirements for admission:
                      • International Baccalaureate Diploma
                        • IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
                      • One of the following math subjects
                        • Analysis and Approaches higher-level
                        • Analysis and Approaches standard-level
                        • Applications and Interpretations higher-level
                          • Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

                          BCom

                          Requirements for admission:
                        • Completion of one of the following:
                          • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
                          • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
                          • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
                          • Intermediate Examination Certificate
                          • Pre-University Examination Certificate
                        • Grade XII math
                          • BCom

                            Requirements for admission:
                          • Manitoba High School Diploma
                          • English 40S
                          • Pre-Calculus Math 40S
                          • And three additional 40S level academic subjects (no more than one at the 40G level)
                            • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                              BCom

                              Requirements for admission:
                            • New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma
                            • English 120, 121 or 122
                            • Math 121 or 122 or Pre-Calc 12B
                            • And four additional Grade 12 academic subjects (college preparatory 120, 121 or 122)
                              • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                BCom

                                Requirements for admission:
                              • Newfoundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma
                              • English 3201
                              • Math 3204 or 3205 or 3200
                              • And seven additional credits at the 3000 level
                                • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                  BCom

                                  Requirements for admission:
                                • Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
                                • English 12
                                • Pre-calculus 12
                                • And three additional Grade 12 academic subjects (university preparatory academic or advanced)
                                  • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                    BCom

                                    Requirements for admission:
                                  • Nunavut High School Graduation Diploma
                                  • ELA30-1 or English 30
                                  • Math 30-1
                                  • And three additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
                                    • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                      BCom

                                      Requirements for admission:
                                    • Northwest Territories High School Graduation Diploma
                                    • ELA30-1 or English 30
                                    • Math 30-1
                                    • And three additional academic courses numbered 30 or 31
                                      • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                        BCom

                                        Requirements for admission:
                                      • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
                                      • ENG4U
                                      • MHF4U
                                      • And four additional 4U or M courses
                                        • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
                                          OUAC code YFB

                                          BCom

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Completion of a diploma program or at least two full semesters or one year of full-time academic study at an accredited college
                                        • Overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
                                        • MHF4U
                                        • BCom

                                          To be considered a mature student, you must:
                                        • be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
                                        • have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
                                        • have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
                                        • Requirements for admission:
                                        • MHF4U
                                        • BCom

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Completion of at least four full-year courses or one year of full-time degree studies at an accredited university
                                        • Overall average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
                                        • MHF4U
                                        • BCom

                                          Requirements for admission:
                                        • Prince Edward Island Senior Secondary School Diploma
                                        • English 621
                                        • Math 621A or 621B
                                        • And three additional Grade 12 academic subjects (numbered 611 or 621)
                                          • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                            BCom

                                            Requirements for admission:
                                          • Quebec Grade 12 Certificate of Graduation
                                          • Grade 12 English
                                          • Grade 12 Linear Algebra
                                          • And four additional academic (university preparation level) subjects
                                            • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                              BCom

                                              Requirements for admission:
                                            • Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement
                                            • English Language Arts 30 or English Language Arts A 30 or English Language Arts B 30
                                            • Pre-calculus 30
                                            • And three additional Grade 12 academic subjects numbered 30
                                              • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                                BCom

                                                Requirements for admission:
                                              • General Secondary Education Certificate
                                              • Senior-level math
                                                • BCom

                                                  Requirements for admission:
                                                • High School Diploma
                                                • Senior-level algebra
                                                    • AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

                                                    BCom

                                                    Requirements for admission:
                                                  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO)
                                                  • Senior-level math
                                                    • BCom

                                                      Requirements for admission:
                                                    • British Columbia Secondary School Graduation Diploma
                                                    • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
                                                    • Principles of Math 12 or Foundational Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12
                                                    • And three additional Grade 12 Academic subjects
                                                      • To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.

                                                        Start Your Application

                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
                                                        • Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
                                                        • Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
                                                        • Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027

                                                        Applied Learning Opportunities

                                                        Commerce offers hands-on learning through experiential courses and optional paid co-op that lets you test‑drive careers in real business settings. You can take applied courses in marketing, entrepreneurship and personal finance, gaining practical experience and access to industry leaders. These opportunities allow you to apply classroom knowledge in professional contexts while building marketable skills and expanding your network. Through experiential learning across your degree, you’ll develop the confidence, experience and career-ready skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive business environment. 

                                                        Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.

                                                        Potential Career Paths

                                                        • investment and financial analyst
                                                        • professional accountant
                                                        • business analyst
                                                        • financial analyst
                                                        • marketing and sales manager
                                                        • logistics and supply chain manager
                                                        • business consultant
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