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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Commerce

Program details

Faculty
Business and Information Technology

Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Experiential learning
Capstone
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Research study

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DBC (Regular)
DCC (Co-op)

Apply now

Overview

Professor and student examining data Explore the world of business and prepare yourself for certifications such as CFA, CPA and Certified Human Resources Leader.

If you're interested in applying to the Commerce (Co-op) program, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using code DCC. 

If you're interested in applying to the Commerce program without co-op or are a student with previous post-secondary studies, apply via OUAC using code DBC. Note: Students with previous post-secondary studies can only opt into a co-op program after the completion of a transfer-credit assessment.

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:


Majors

  • 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.

You may also complete a minor from one of these areas, or in International Business or Entrepreneurship.


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 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


Admissions

Admissions


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-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offlow 70s

Program details

Faculty
Business and Information Technology

Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Experiential learning
Capstone
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Research study

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DBC (Regular)
DCC (Co-op)

Apply now

Learn more

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Contact information

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 Analyst

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.


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    For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.

    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.


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