Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Develop your business skills in a collaborative and innovative environment. Expand your perspectives by studying abroad. Gain relevant work experience in our mandatory co-op program.
Highlights
- Opportunities to travel and study globally
- Personalize your program to suit your own interests
- Sustainability is built into every aspect of the program and the school
- In years 3 and 4 you’ll be part of a cohort of 60 students
- All BCom students may participate in our mentorship program
- Option to live in the Business Community in residence
Info sessions
Start your career in business! Come learn about UVic’s Bachelor of Commerce program. Attend an information session to learn about the program, identify opportunities, hear student stories and get admissions advice.
Areas of focus
- Entrepreneurship
- International business
- Service management
- Non-specialized
Careers
What can you do with a commerce degree? Here are a few jobs that relate to the skills and competencies you will learn in the program:
- Accountant (CPA)
- Brand manager
- Business development manager
- Customer experience design specialist
- Entrepreneur
- Environmental consultant
- Human resources manager
- International sales and marketing manager
- Investment banking analyst
Learn more about potential careers.
Work, travel & learn
Our BCom program includes 1 year (3 terms) of paid, full-time work experience. Apply knowledge from the classroom in a real-world setting and find what fits.
Experience cross-cultural perspectives and business practices with an exchange at one of our 100+ partner institutions.
Admission
Apply to Commerce (BCOM) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
- If you’re a high school student, we’ll evaluate you for admission to Year 1 of the Commerce program.
- If you’re a transfer student, we’ll evaluate you for admission to Year 2 or Year 3 of the Commerce program (depending on your completed coursework).
Alternatively, you can apply to UVic in Humanities, Science or Social Sciences and transfer into Year 2 or Year 3 of the Commerce program after one or more years of full-time study.
Register to attend an information session to learn more about Gustavson.
Program details
Providing you accurate application deadlines, tuition fee estimates, admission requirements, scholarships and transfer credit depends on your situation.
Program details
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Admission requirements
Recommended admission average
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English Language proficiency
Transfer credit
Tuition & fees
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Scholarships
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