Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business offers various programs for students.

Academic Success

To achieve academic success, students can utilize several resources, including:

• Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
• Presentation Coaching
• Research Support
• Communication Development Programs
• Math & Econ Coaching

Student Life

The university provides a range of student life opportunities, such as:

• Orientations (Imagine UBC & The Spark)
• Student Experience Grants
• Indigenous Student Support
• Commerce Undergraduate Society
• Case Competitions
• Activate
• Health & Wellness
• Sauder Gives Back
• Student Engagement Hub (SEHUB)

Global Reach

Students can participate in international exchange programs, including:

• International Exchange
• Coming to UBC Sauder on Exchange

Career & Experience

The university offers career and experience opportunities, including:

• Career & Personal Exploration
  • Personal Development Resources
  • Career Exploration Resources
  • What Can I Do With My Degree?
  • UBC Sauder Alumni Job Data
  • Navigate Your Career Journey
  • Graduate Studies
• Gain Experience
  • Work and Volunteer Experience
  • Mentorship & Specialty Programs
  • Co-op Program
  • Job Search Resources
  • COOL Career Platform
  • Where can I work?
• Networking & Events
  • Networking Resources
  • LinkedIn Resources
  • Industry Events & Workshop
• Resumes & Cover Letters
  • Resume Resources
  • Cover Letter Resources
• Job Interviews
  • Interview Prep Resources
  • Case Interview Resources
  • Negotiation Resources
• COOL Career Platform
• Career Coaching & Advising
  • BCom Career Strategists
  • Career Peer Advisors
  • Co-op Career Strategists
• Co-op Program
  • Why Co-op?
  • My Co-op Experience
  • Requirements & How to Apply
  • Co-op Key Facts
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Co-op Employers
  • COSAS
  • Co-op News
  • Co-op for International Students

Courses, Money & Enrolment

The university provides information on courses, money, and enrolment, including:

• Academic Concession
• Dates and Deadlines
• Program Requirements
  • Combined Major in Business and Computer Science
  • UBC Sauder – HKU Dual Degree Program
  • General Program Requirements
  • Transfer students
• Course Planning and Registration
  • Course Search
  • Registering for Courses
  • Summer Courses
  • Registration Assistance
  • Taking Courses Outside of UBC
  • Requesting Documentation
  • Academic Progress Report (APR)
  • BCom Course Planning Worksheets
• Options
  • How to Choose Your Option
  • Option Declaration
  • Accounting
  • Business Technology Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Early Start to the Finance Option
  • General Business Management
  • Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations and Logistics
  • Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
  • Real Estate
  • Double Options
• Elective Requirements
• Exams and Grades
  • Exams
  • Grades
  • Academic Standing and Class Standing
  • Academic Honours
  • Campus Closures
  • Failed Year
• Specialized Academic Opportunities
  • UBC SWIFT: UBC Sauder Women in Finance Training
  • Commerce Scholars Program
  • UBC Sauder Public Speaking Competition
  • UBCO Cross Campus Mobility
• Minors and Concentrations
  • Minor in Arts or Science
  • Minor in Commerce
  • Business Analytics Concentration
  • Business Law Concentration
  • International Business Concentration
  • Sustainability and Social Impact Concentration
• Scholarships and Funding
  • Scholarship Search
  • OSAS Student Experience Grants
• Graduation

COMM_V 355 - Income Taxation

The objective of the course is to introduce students to the Income Tax Act (Canada). Students will learn fundamental tax principles, as well as, developing a familiarity in using the Income Tax Act and other tax research tools. Topics will include, but not limited to, sources of income computing income for tax purposes, as well as, other tax issues. Prerequisite: One of COMM 293, COMM 457. Course credits: 3