Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Discover your potential Define success on your own terms

Develop the skills, confidence and experience to take your future in any number of directions. Business can take you anywhere, from the art gallery to the alternative-energy start-up or the international financing group. Whether you know exactly where you’re going, or don’t know where to start, a BCom equips you with the building blocks to grow, change and succeed over the course of your career.

We give you the tools. You build your own definition of success.

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Highlights

EMPLOYED AFTER 3 MONTHS

graduate career ready

STUDENTS PER COHORT

create lifelong connections

450

CO-OP EMPLOYERS

enjoy 2 paid work experience terms

Hands-on learning

Work experience

BCom students typically complete two paid work experience terms during the program, with the option to add an additional term and gain a full year of work experience. Apply knowledge from the classroom in a real-world setting and find what job fits.

Mentorship

All BCom students can take part in our mentorship program. You'll get one-on-one guidance from a business professional who will help you understand what you need to succeed in your chosen field.

Careers

One-on-one coaching, a career-development course, reflection exercises and more; you'll graduate ready for a range of careers.

Teams & collaboration

There are a total of 3 terms during your BCom degree that we call “cohorted terms”. During the first 2 of these terms, which are spring term year 2 and fall term year 3, you’ll be placed in a 60-person cohort. All your classes are taken with this cohort, making it a personalized, close-knit experience. (The third cohorted term takes place during your specialization in Year 4.)

During your year 2 and 3 cohorted terms, you are also assigned to a team of 4-6 students with whom you complete all group assignments. Working within teams is a key part of your education at Gustavson, as it is a key part of succeeding in the workplace after graduation.

Case competitions

All BCom students participate in at least one case competition. It’s an opportunity to apply your business knowledge, teamwork and presentation skills to solve a business case for a panel of judges.

Lead responsibly

Innovate to create a more equitable society, put business solutions to work on climate change or tackle critical issues like mental health—it’s all possible at Gustavson. Our non-traditional business education can put you at the heart of meaningful change including social, environmental and economic reform.

89% of courses in BCom integrate UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) content
projects and events such as the Pitch Perfect competition challenge your innovation skills
Working for a Better World awards fund work terms for students at organizations with a social responsibility or sustainability mission
the Centre for Regenerative Futures at Gustavson is a research and learning centre dedicated to embedding regenerative sustainability in business

Program structure: building your unique path

With our program, you design the first 3 terms. Complete a mix of required courses and non-business electives to develop business foundations and explore your other interests. Then, dive into the BCom cohort experience in the spring term of year 2, your first term that’s entirely made up of business courses – all taken alongside a group of 50-60 other students.

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
Year 1	Required courses & electives	Required courses & electives	Free
Year 2	Required courses & electives	Cohorted term	Work experience
Year 3	Cohorted term	Upper level electives	Work experience
Year 4	International exchange	Specialization	Optional work experience

Note: This is a typical schedule for BCom students. Your program order may vary. Students completing the Financial Management (Accounting stream) specialization will have different program sequencing and are encouraged to speak with an advisor upon acceptance into the program, particularly if they wish to pursue an international exchange.

Program structure

Specializations

Our non-traditional specializations help you master the building blocks of business no matter which area you choose.

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Exchange

Experience cross-cultural perspectives and business practices with an exchange at one of our 80+ partner institutions.

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Student stories

I really appreciate how much I feel like a person here. I would go to the Zoom recruitment sessions and I'd have my camera on. And after the second one, the people started to recognize me — and I mean, I have pink hair, I'm recognizable. I'd send an email with a question and two hours later, I’d have a response. I felt seen and supported.