Commerce (Co-op) (BComm)
Immerse yourself in business studies and launch a career in finance, accounting, marketing, business,entrepreneurship or supply chain management.
Why choose this program?
You know what you want—toimmerseyourself in learning about business.You’lllearn core business skills—likeaccounting, finance, supply chain management and marketing.Threepaid work termsmean that when you graduate,you’recareerready.
"The chance to build my skills and network made Dal feel like a place where I could grow." - Zion Ash, fourth year student
Careers
Many of our graduates work in finance and banking, marketing, and accounting and auditing. Others launch careers in entrepreneurship, and supply chain management. With seven majors, the range of careers you’ll have to choose from is truly impressive. You’ll join graduates making positive changes globally.
What you will learn
Your first two years will give you a foundation in marketing, accounting, finance, leadership, and organizational behaviour. In your second and third year, you’ll choose courses toward your major or customize your electives to make your own path. You’ll have an opportunity to delve into topics like supply chain management, financial technology and artificial intelligence for business.
Sample courses
- Business in a Global Context
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Business Communication
- Fundamentals of Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Finance I
Intermediate Quantitative Decision Making
Legal Aspects of Business
- Consumer Behaviour
- Artificial Intelligence(AI)for Business
- Management Skills Development
- Advanced Quantitative Decision Making
International Business Strategy
Strategic Management
Introduction to FinTech
International and Intercultural Management
Co-op work terms
Get a head start on your career with a year of paid work experience and the opportunity to build a professional network before you graduate. With 3 work terms, you can dive deep into your chosen career path or apply to jobs in different industries to discover your options.
Approved work terms can be completed locally, nationally, or internationally. Students work in a variety of roles and settings including marketing agencies, accounting firms, banks and financial institutions, government, and non-profits.
Expand your learning
Add international experience to your resume by applying to study abroad for a summer, a semester, or a field course.
Student societies provide opportunities to compete in case competitions and acquire deeper skills in areas like investment, real estate, and marketing. This is where you’ll make life-long friends.
You'll have access to academic advisors and career professionals who will help you navigate your options and prepare to work in a professional environment.
Customize your degree
With optional majors,minors,and certificates, there are many ways to customize your degree to meet your interests and career goals.
There are 7 majors to choose from:
Choose a degree with no majorif you want to customize your courses for your interests and career goals.
Bachelor of Commerce students can minor in any of the approved science, arts, community design or computer science minors.
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Students from outside the Faculty of Management may choose to declare a Minor in Business.
Commerce students can take certificates in:
- Financial Accounting
- FinTech and Financial Innovation
- Leadership
- Management Accounting
- Quantitative Finance
You can also choose one from outside our faculty. See the complete list and requirements in the .
With a Commerce (Co-op) degree, you’ll combine on-the-job experience with classroom learning from thought leaders and industry experts who bring real-world experience and connections to the classroom. Wherever you focus your studies, you’ll graduate career-ready, with the knowledge and skills to face the complex issues that business professionals tackle today.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many H programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Minimum overall average: 75%
Academic English 12
Academic Math 12
Three additional academic subjects
