Program Overview
BCom Program - General Requirements
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program at the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business has specific degree requirements for students entering in different years.
Degree Requirements for Year 1 Entry in 2022W or Later
- To continue in the BCom program, a winter session average of ≥60% based on all courses attempted from September to April is required at all year levels.
- Academic advisors can offer valuable insights and assistance in selecting courses, managing course loads, and navigating potential challenges in course registration.
Class Standing 1 / First Year
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON_V 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON_V 102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| COMM_V 101 | Business Fundamentals | 3 |
| COMM_V 105 | Values, Ethics, and Community | 3 |
| COMM_V 190 | Introduction to Quantitative Decision Making | 3 |
| COMM_V 191 | Application of Statistics in Business | 3 |
| COMM_V 192 | Management and Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| COMM_V 196 | Business Communications I | 3 |
| MATH_V 100 or equivalent | Differential Calculus with Applications | 3 |
| Non-Commerce electives | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 |
- A minimum grade of 60% is required in COMM_V 196.
- Completion of a minimum of 24 credits, including the following courses that are required to change class standing:
- COMM_V 101, COMM_V 105, COMM_V 196
Class Standing 2 / Second Year
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM_V 202 | Career Fundamentals | 1 |
| COMM_V 203 | Managing the Employment Relationship | 3 |
| COMM_V 204 | Logistics and Operations Management | 3 |
| COMM_V 205 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| COMM_V 293 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| COMM_V 294 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| COMM_V 295 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| COMM_V 296 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| COMM_V 298 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| Non-Commerce electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 31 |
- Completion of a minimum of 49 credits, including the following courses that are required to change class standing:
- COMM_V 202
- 27 credits from the following courses:
- COMM_V 190, COMM_V 191, COMM_V 192, COMM_V 196, COMM_V 203, COMM_V 204, COMM_V 205, COMM_V 293, COMM_V 294, COMM_V 295, COMM_V 296, COMM_V 298
Class Standing 3 / Third Year
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM_V 393 | Commercial Law | 3 |
| COMM_V 394 | Environment, Society, and Government | 3 |
| COMM_V 396 | Business Communications II | 3 |
| Options Requirements | 6 | |
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 |
- A minimum grade of 60% in COMM_V 396 is required.
- Completion of a minimum of 73 credits, including the following courses that are required to change class standing:
- All required first and second year courses
- 6 credits of option courses
- 6 credits from: COMM_V 393, COMM_V 394, COMM_V 396
Class Standing 4 / Fourth Year
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM_V 491 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| COMM_V 4001 | Capstone Experience | 1 |
| Options Requirements | 9 | |
| Electives | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 31 |
- Once you have fulfilled your BCom degree requirements, it’s time to apply to graduate.
- If you achieve a winter session average below 60% in your final year, you will be permitted to graduate, but a notation of ‘Failed Year’ will appear on your academic transcript for that session.
Degree Requirements for Year 1 Entry in 2014W to 2021W
Your degree progression requirements will depend on when you were admitted. The following requirements apply to students who:
- entered to Year 1
- transferred to Year 2
- transferred to Year 3
BCom Course Planning Worksheets
Need help keeping track of your credits? Use the BCom Course Planning Worksheets as a guide for your course planning needs as you progress through your BCom degree.
Making Travel Plans
Your exam schedule will be available midway through the term of study. If you are making advance travel plans before the exam schedule is published, assume that you may be writing your last exam on the last possible date and time during the exam week. The Office of Student Academic Services will not grant concessions due to conflicting travel arrangements.
