Bachelor of Commerce

Program Overview

Bachelor of Commerce

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will provide you with a broad foundation of contemporary business knowledge and practices. Based in Vancouver, Canada, this ACBSP-accredited degree prepares you for a successful career in business or management, where you will contribute constructively to a global economy.

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code

52.0101

Program Details

• Length: 4 Years
• Fees:
  • Domestic Fees
  • International Fees
• Intakes: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
• Offers:
  • 30% discount applies for Canadian Forces members and veterans
• Delivery: Hybrid Mode (in-person and online guided learning)

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) provides you with a broad foundation of contemporary business knowledge and practices. Its courses are designed to provide a breadth of business perspective and skills, building your core skills in writing, research, and team performance.

Preparatory

Tier 1 University Foundation

Tier 2 Disciplinary Foundation

Tier 3 Disciplinary Applications

Tier 4 Integrative Applications

Elective Areas

The University follows professional trends in industry closely and develops elective areas that reflect the best professional standards in specific fields. Although students cannot earn a formal credential by completing an elective area, it can be a great way to shape their degree. Currently, UCW offers the following elective area in the BCom degree:

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.

Course Coverage for CPA Programs

Thanks to an articulation agreement between UCW and the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of British Columbia, students can transfer credit courses for direct entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). This means your career is accelerated by taking the required CPA PEP prerequisite courses while getting your degree, instead of waiting until after you have your Bachelor of Commerce.

Learning Methods

The BCom follows a course framework of four tiers, allowing you to progress efficiently. Team activities are an intrinsic part of many courses and build skills vital for professional success. You will learn through a combination of the following methods:

• Lectures and class discussions
• Studying academic literature
• Looking closely at case studies
• Team activities

Academic Standing

Students must remain in Good Academic Standing to continue their studies at UCW. To remain in Good Academic Standing, undergraduate students must maintain a 2.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). For full details about Academic Standing, refer to the current Academic Calendar.

Entry Requirements

• Canadian High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent with an overall average of C or better (2.0 on a 4.33 scale)
• Academic IELTS – 6.5 or better with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing band, or equivalent (for students whose first language is not English)

Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)

A Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is required for prospective international students studying at UCW.

Tuition Fees

• 2025 Fees:
  • Domestic: $40,600
  • International: $84,760
• 2026 Fees:
  • Domestic: $40,600
  • International: $84,760

Graduation Requirements

UCW students must fulfil the requirements listed in the Academic Calendar in order to be eligible to graduate. For full details about Graduation Eligibility, refer to the current Academic Calendar.