Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Gain a foundational background in our business and management programs, and acquire in-demand professional knowledge and skills required to prepare you for a successful business-related career after graduation.

Program Information

Our BCom offers students the opportunity to study streams such as accounting (CPA accredited), business research, finance, human resource management, information technology, management, management science or marketing. All of our Commerce programs focus on how to apply theory to real-world situations, using a variety of methods including multimedia presentations, seminars, case studies and visits from prestigious guest speakers. With the help of our expert faculty, you will sharpen your critical-thinking, analytic, communication and leadership skills.

Degree Information

Campus: Keele
Faculty: Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Degree Options: Single Major, Specialized

Duration

3, 4 yrs

Experiential Education

Internship, Study Abroad

Honours Option

Yes

OUAC Code

YFB

Degree Overview

Commitment to Excellence
We have one of the largest, and most in-demand undergraduate business programs in Canada. With a wide range of course options that will fulfill your educational aspirations, you will be led by our expert faculty who all possess extensive teaching, research and professional experience.

Flexibility
Our distinctive programs cover a wide range of business and management streams. You have the option to specialize in a number of commerce-related areas that fit your interests and career goals.

Experiential Education and Internship Options
Through our experiential education and select internship options you will be able to receive real world experience, and may have the opportunity to work at some of Canada’s largest and most innovative companies in the business world.

As a Commerce major, you will be exposed to a broad range of concepts and theories aimed at expanding your knowledge and understanding of critical issues, covering a wide range of business and management streams.

Sample Courses:
ADMS 1000 Introduction to Business
ADMS 2200 Introductory Marketing
ADMS 2320 Quantitative Methods I
ADMS 2510 Introduction to Management Accounting
ADMS 2511 Management Information Systems
ADMS 2400 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
ADMS 3530 Finance
ADMS 3585 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ADMS 3660 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
ADMS 3960 International Business
ADMS 4245 Digital Marketing
ADMS 4970 Managing for Sustainability

Career Options

Building on their achievements in our Commerce program, many of our graduates are enjoying success in a range of professions in the private and public sector. A Commerce degree will set you on the path to a promising future in a wide variety of possible careers.

Careers:

Accountant	Business Analyst	Corporate Trainer
Entrepreneur	Financial Advisor	Fundraising Coordinator
Industrial Relations Consultant	Management Consultant	Marketing Director
Market Researcher	Portfolio Manager	Project Manager