Bachelor of Commerce

You will develop the critical thinking and team-building skills necessary for effective communication in a globally based business setting.

Our Bachelor of Commerce is delivered through four tiers that progressively develop your knowledge, critical thinking ability, and operational skills. Once you have built up your skill set, you will be ready for the Capstone courses that bring together everything you’ve learned into real-world projects, helping you to launch your career.

The Bachelor of Commerce program prepares you for a successful career where you will contribute constructively to a global economy. The program focus is found in a sequence of business courses. At the same time, it integrates communications courses to create an interdisciplinary degree that provides a sound background for work that includes the development and management of organizations. Team activities are an intrinsic part of many courses and build team skills vital for real-world success, as well as providing a collegial learning environment.

Elective Area - Accounting

Accounting skills are consistently in demand. The Accounting elective area, in combination with the rest of the BCom degree, will prepare you for entry into a professional accounting program.

In September 2021, UCW received 5 5-star rating from the QS Stars higher education rating system, the world’s most popular source of comparative data on university performance.

As part of the QS Stars audit process, institutions receive an overall rating of between zero and 5+ stars, as well as a rating in at least eight of 13 key areas. We have achieved 5 Stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development, Social Responsibilities, and Inclusiveness and 4 stars for Internationalisation. UCW is the third university in Canada, and the first in British Columbia, to receive a 5-star rating from QS Stars. There are only a total of seven institutions in the United States and Canada to receive a 5-star rating.

Entry Requirements

• Secondary School Applicants who have graduated from a British Columbia secondary school (high school) or equivalent are required to have, at minimum, the equivalent of a BC high school (Grade 12) diploma, with an overall average of C
• If you have graduated from high school but do not meet the minimum grade levels, you may still be considered for admission if you have completed at least 30 academic post-secondary credits at a recognized institution

And (If Applicable)

• Students whose first language is not English must submit an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in the writing band) or equivalent (TOEFL, PTE, etc.)
  • Or complete UCW’s University Access Program (UAP) by earning an average of at least 70% in their UAP courses
• If a student can demonstrate that they graduated from a recognized degree program in an English-speaking country, the English IELTS score or equivalent requirement may be waived

Special Admission:

The Admissions Committee may consider an applicant for special admission if the applicant does not otherwise qualify for admission but demonstrates a combination of education and work experience that indicates the ability to be successful in their program of study. Generally, such applicants must:

• Be over 21 years of age on or before the first day of classes
• Have been out of high school for at least two years
• Receive approval from the Admissions Committee.

Fees

• Tuition fee for on-campus Bcom program for domestic students: $38,680
• Tuition fee for on-campus Bcom program for international students: $80,720
• Tuition fee for online Bcom program for domestic and international students: $35,320

Course Duration

4 years with a possibility of faster completion for highly motivated students.

Career Path

Business.