Program Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Commerce at Smith School of Business provides a rigorous, evidence-based foundation across key business fields and offers exceptional options to personalize your experience.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is February 1, 2026.
Program Description
The program is designed to develop exceptional leaders, valuable team members, and highly effective managers. It offers:
- Rigorous Academics
- Expertise in the Classroom
- Career preparation
- Options & personalization
- Life Beyond the Classroom
- Network of Support
Academics at Smith
Business In Depth
The program is a four-year honours degree combining strong business foundations with many options to personalize your experience.
Breadth & Choice
The program offers a range of subjects, including:
- Accounting
- Business economics
- Digital technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- General management
- International business
- Management analytics
- Marketing
- Organizational behaviour
- Strategy and organizations No major declaration is required.
Evidence-based Teaching
The teaching is grounded in academic research to ensure you're learning proven best practices.
Real-world Learning
The program includes industry contact and live business cases, projects, case studies, guest speakers, roundtables, projects, work internships, and more.
Expert Faculty
You will be taught by accomplished business faculty in small class settings.
Preparation for Success
The program includes first-year preparation in time planning, note-taking, report writing, working in teams, preparing for exams and tests, academic integrity, and using AI tools.
Faculty Spotlight
The faculty includes experts such as:
Dr. Erica Pimentel
Assistant Professor, teaching Introduction to Financial Accounting.
Dr. Bhargav Gopal
Assistant Professor, teaching Principles of Economics for Business.
Dr. Ceren Kolsarici
Associate Professor, Director of Scotiabank Centre for Analytics & AI, teaching Marketing II.
Mr. Blair Robertson
Lecturer, teaching Introduction to Finance, Corporate Financial Decision-Making, and Global Financial Institutions.
Preparation & Personalization
Career Preparation
The program includes:
- Canada's #1 career services team supporting your success
- Career planning and industry engagement across all 4 years
- Career management built into the curriculum
- Internships — apply theory to practice, gain work experience, meet employers, and strengthen your resume
- On-campus recruiting: hundreds of recruiters come to Smith every year to meet you and find their next hire
Options & Personalization
The program offers:
- Elective courses every year, including the option to earn a minor in another field
- Dual or second degree with Faculty of Arts & Science
- International double degree with ESSEC in France, Peking University in China, or Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria
- Certificate in Social Impact
- Combined Bachelor of Commerce and Juris Doctor (JD) from Faculty of Law
Life Beyond the Classroom
International Exchange
The program offers an option to participate in a renowned study abroad term in 3rd or 4th year, with:
- 120+ partner schools in 45+ regions
- Dedicated support to choose, plan, prepare, and support you while abroad
- No additional tuition
Campus Life
The program is located on a vibrant, energetic, safe Queen's University campus, with:
- Students from across Canada and more than 90 countries
- Athletics and recreation options from varsity teams to fitness and fun in state-of-the-art facilities
- Many clubs to join, including the Commerce Society, Canada's largest undergraduate student business society, and groups across Queen's
A Network of Support
Supports & Services
The program offers:
- Easy access to faculty and instructors
- Dedicated staff support team for undergraduates
- Academic advising and academic success services
- Counsellors, wellness and accessibility services
- Faith & spiritual spaces and resources
International Student Support
The program offers dedicated services for international students, with a welcoming environment and students from around the world.
Scholarships & Bursaries
The program offers multiple scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available, with guidance and advice to identify options.
Global Alumni Network
The program has a passionate and supportive alumni network around the world, providing connections for advice, opportunities, and networking.