Commerce
| Degree |
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Information Technology |
| Location | North Oshawa campus location |
| Start dates | September |
| Length | Four years |
| Program load |
Full-time |
| OUAC code | DBC |
The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (BCom) program will enhance your understanding of key business functions and current systems technologies, preparing you to succeed in a specialized field such as accounting, finance, marketing, or organizational and human resources management.
General information
Our program puts you one step ahead by combining the latest technology with the most current business and information technology trends.
Integrating key business functions with the use and understanding of today’s latest technologies, this program provides you with the skills necessary for employment in a competitive market.
The first two years of the program have a common curriculum featuring simulations, teamwork and case studies. In your third year, you may choose one of the following five majors:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
- Technology Management
You may also complete a minor from one of these areas, or in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Accounting
The Accounting major provides excellent preparation for an exciting career as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Our program is accredited by CPA Ontario and students who complete all required courses are eligible to enter the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Accounting graduates can also complete the first four modules of the CPA PEP at Ontario Tech University by obtaining the graduate diploma in Accounting during the summer following graduation. CPAs have a vast range of career opportunities in every industry and sector of the economy, including senior management positions. You will acquire the most up-to-date knowledge a CPA needs, including the skills and abilities required to pursue the CPA designation.
Finance
This major prepares you for the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Global Education Inc. exam, the professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst, and a successful career in the financial service industry.
Marketing
This area of study develops and deepens your knowledge of consumer behaviour, marketing research, digital marketing and strategy formulation in a dynamic environment.
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
This major will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to transform an organization's most important asset, human capital, into a sustainable competitive advantage. It prepares you for a human resources career, providing you with the courses needed to pursue the Certified Human Resources Leader professional designation.
Technology Management
The Technology Management major is for students interested in interdisciplinary studies in commerce and information technology. The program will develop your skills in data analytics, information systems, change management, and data security.
Additional information
Admission requirements
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | low 70s |
How to apply
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Program curriculum
Sample courses:
- Business Communications
- Business Computer Applications
- Business Math
- Critical Thinking and Ethics
- Financial Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Management of the Enterprise
- Microeconomics
- Statistics
- Capstone Study Project
The first two years of the program have a common curriculum featuring simulations, teamwork and case studies. In your third year, students can proceed to one of five majors:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
- Technology Management
You may also complete a minor from one of these areas, or in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
A full program map is available in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. Courses are subject to change without notice.
Experiential learning
You will gain firsthand business experience through internship work placements (locally or abroad) or Capstone study projects in which you work as a team to provide consulting services to one of our industry partners. Learn more on the faculty website.
Career opportunities
Accounting
- accountant
- auditor
- banker
- consultant
- controller
- credit analyst
- financial analyst
- financial planner
- tax accountant
Finance
- corporate lender
- financial analyst
- financial planner
- investment advisor
- investment banker
- portfolio manager
- securities trader
- treasurer
Marketing
- advertising executive
- brand manager
- channel manager
- marketing co-ordinator
- marketing researcher
- retail manager
- sales manager
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
- compensation analyst
- employee benefits co-ordinator
- health and safety officer
- human resources manager
- labour relations specialist
- recruitment specialist
- training and development officer
Technology Management
- business analytics consultant
- business IT advisor
- information and communication technology manager
- information systems analysts
Success stories
"Ontario Tech is where students break boundaries and do things they never thought possible. Students have access to great Business and Accounting professors who motivate and share their professional experiences, and accomplished mentors and colleagues who push students to achieve greatness. I played varsity sports as a member of the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men’s soccer team. I had the privilege of studying abroad on exchange in Europe for a semester; this experience will always be one of the best of my life."
- Nik Pandikiu
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), class of 2014
Accountant, CAA South Central Ontario, Thornhill, Ontario
