BCom Program - General Requirements
Bachelor of Commerce
Program Requirements 2024
We encourage you to make use of the BCom course planning worksheets as much as possible for the duration of your degree. We also encourage you to consult with academic advisors to develop a comprehensive academic plan that aligns with your academic goals and ensures timely progression towards degree completion, particularly if you are considering a reduced course load. Academic advisors can offer valuable insights and assistance in selecting courses, managing course loads, and navigating potential challenges in course registration (https://calendly.com/bcom-ugo-advising)
Continuation in the BCom program
A winter session average of ≥60% based on all courses attempted from September to April is required to continue in the program at all year levels. For more information, please see our Academic Standing page.
Transfer students should go here for important details on their course planning.
Degree progression requirements
| Class Standing 1 / First Year | ||
| ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Business Fundamentals | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Values, Ethics, and Community | 3 |
| COMM 190 | Introduction to Quantitative Decision Making | 3 |
| COMM 191 | Application of Statistics in Business | 3 |
| COMM 192 | Management and Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| COMM 196 A minimum grade of 60% is required. | Business Communications I | 3 |
| MATH 100 or equivalent | Differential Calculus with Applications | 3 |
| Non-Commerce electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| Class Standing 2 / Second Year | ||
| COMM 202 | Career Fundamentals | 3 |
| COMM 203 | Managing the Employment Relationship | 3 |
| COMM 204 | Logistics and Operations Management | 3 |
| COMM 205 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| COMM 293 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| COMM 294 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| COMM 295 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| COMM 296 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| COMM 298 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| Non-Commerce electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 31 |
Transfer students should go here for important details on their course planning. Completing your degree Once you have fulfilled your BCom degree requirements, it’s time to apply to graduate. Note that if you achieve a winter session average below 60% in your final year, you will be permitted to graduate, but a notation of ‘Failed Year’ will appear on your academic transcript for that session. Continuation in the BCom program If you have not completed all your requirements for graduation or wish to take additional courses, you may continue in the next winter session, remaining in Year 4, provided your winter session average is greater than or equal to 60% on all courses attempted from September to April. You must achieve the minimum 60% continuation requirement by the end of the current winter session in April. When planning your studies, keep in mind that you must complete all of your degree requirements within six years of entering the program. Class Standing 3 / Second Year COMM 393 Commercial Law 3 COMM 394 Environment, Society, and Government 3 COMM 396
A minimum grade of 60% in COMM 396 is required. Business Communications II 3 Options Requirements 6 Electives 15 Total Credits 30 Class Standing 4 / Second Year COMM 491 Strategic Management 3 COMM 400 Capstone Experience 1 Options Requirements 9 Electives 18 Total Credits 31