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The Bachelor of Commerce Degree is a foundation of business basics and management skills. You’ll develop your skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, organization, and leadership. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to enter careers such as accounting, technology, consumer products and services, consulting, and financial services.

Commerce: Bachelor Degree (UBCV)

University of British Columbia

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UBC-O

UBC Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

University of British Columbia - Okanagan (Kelowna)

University of British Columbia Okanagan

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The Sauder School of Business has a Broad-Based Admission Policy for all students applying to the Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) Degree program. 

Admission decisions are based on a combination of your academic performance and an assessment of the BCom supplemental documents. Successful applicants have competitive grades and are self-motivated and actively participate in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrate leadership potential and team-work skills.

1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. English 12 or equivalent (70%)

3. Minimum six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended)

4. Pre-Calculus 12 or equivalent

5. English 11 or equivalent (70%)

6. Pre-Calculus 11 or equivalent 

7. Any Science 11 or Science 12 course 

8. Grades presented in all relevant academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses that fall under these subject categories* will be looked at:
    - Language Arts
    - Mathematics & Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category)
    - Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)
        - *Note: There is no minimum number of courses required for admission, but you are encouraged to challenge yourself with a substantial number of courses that are relevant to your intended area of study.

Academic Admission Requirement

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Check the Sauder School of Business website for admission requirements for other categories of students:
    - College/University Transfer Students
    - BC College Commerce Transfer Programs
    - Commerce Programs at Other Universities
    - Visiting Students
    - Previous Degree Holders
2. Entry into a specialized program option takes place at the Year-Three Level. You will select your Specialized Program Option when you register for Year-3 Commerce courses. For more information on registering your Commerce Option at Year-Three Level, visit myBCom page.

Admission Advice

Applications must be submitted for most programs by January for September entry. Early application is recommended. Confirm dates with UBCV.
Exceptions of certain programs are available on UBCV Vancouver Academic Calendar 2023/24.

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Commerce: Bachelor Degree (UBCV)

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