Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Explore the complexities of the business world while developing the skills and confidence to become a responsible business leader — understand how organizations function, strategize, and expand.

Degree

Bachelor

Length

4 years

Faculty/School

Faculty of Management

Why study Bachelor of Commerce at UBC Okanagan?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of operating in various business settings across diverse sectors—from entrepreneurship and small businesses to large corporations and public organizations.

A UBC degree in commerce offers a globally recognized credential, providing Bachelor of Commerce graduates with exceptional employment opportunities and earning potential beyond these advantages.

Degree Options

The program is designed to equip graduates with the skills and confidence needed to become the next generation of responsible business leaders.

The program’s first two years are focused on the fundamentals of business issues, principles, and practices. In the second two years, students will focus on one of several concentrations.

Concentrations

Accounting
Finance
General Business Management
Marketing
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (OBHR)

Minors

Minor in communications and rhetoric
Minor in computer science
Minor in cultural studies
Minor in data science
Minor in economics
Minor in geography
Minor in psychology
Minor in sociology

Learn about further study options including the Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree and the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Info For BMGT Students

Current Bachelor of Management students interested in transferring to the Bachelor of Commerce program are encouraged to review the program updates for important information and complete the BCom Expression of Interest form.

Program Updates

Sample Courses

These are examples of courses you can enrol in starting in fall 2026. Current students are encouraged to visit the BCom course planning page.

Year 1

COMM_O 101 - Business Fundamentals
COMM_O 105 - Values, Ethics, and Community
COMM_O 190 - Introduction to Quantitative Decision Making
COMM_O 192 - Management and Organizational Behaviour
ECON_O 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECON_O 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH_O 100 - Differential Calculus with Applications
STAT_O 124 or STAT_O 121
Any 3 credits of ENGL_O

Year 2

COMM_O 202 - Career Fundamentals
COMM_O 203 - Managing the Employment Relationship
COMM_O 204 - Logistics and Operations Management
COMM_O 205 - Introduction to Management Information Systems
COMM_O 293 - Financial Accounting
COMM_O 294 - Managerial Accounting
COMM_O 296 - Introduction to Marketing
COMM_O 298 - Introduction to Finance
ECON_O 295 - Managerial Economics

Year 3

COMM_O 393 - Commercial Law
COMM_O 394 - Environment, Society, and Government
COMM_O 396 - Business Communications II
COMM_O 398 - Indigenous Business

Year 4

COMM_O 400 - Capstone Experience
COMM_O 491 - Strategic Management

Plan your academic journey by exploring the BCom Course Planning Guide designed for Bachelor of Management students interested in transferring to the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Explore customized Program Plans designed to support your journey to graduation and beyond.

Careers and Outcomes

UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,

Project manager
Accountant
Marketing manager
Research coordinator
Entrepreneur
Corporate or business consultant
Business analyst

Financial advisor
Small business owner
Human resource manager
Operations manager
Purchasing coordinator
Business technology manager

Admission, Fees, Applying

You could soon be studying at one of the world’s top universities. Be sure to review the content below to prepare for attending UBC Okanagan.

The Bachelor of Commerce program will begin accepting applications in fall 2025 for a program start date of September 2026.

Current Bachelor of Management students interested in transferring to the Bachelor of Commerce program should complete the BCom Expression of Interest form.

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