Commerce (BComm)
Gain a global perspective in business education, preparing for diverse roles in management, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Why choose this program?
Dalhousie offers one of the few mandatory commerce co-op programs in Canada, allowing you to develop valuable skills, gain experience, and build a professional network before you begin your career—all while earning a pay cheque.
There are seven majors to choose from:
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Minimum overall average: 75%
Academic English 12
Academic Math 12
Three additional academic subjects
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
Co-operative education integrates on-campus study with off-campus work-integrated learning experiences. Our Bachelor of Commerce has a mandatory co-op program that includes three paid work terms.
Approved work terms can be completed locally, nationally, or internationally. Past students have worked in a variety of roles and settings including marketing agencies, accounting firms, banks and financial intuitions, government, and non-profits.
The following Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op)
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) with Major:
Minor in Business
Certificates including Financial Accounting, FinTech and Financial Innovation, Leadership, Management Accounting, and Quantitative Finance.
What you will learn
Whether you choose to focus your studies by declaring a major, or customize your degree to meet your career goals, you'll learn the foundational business disciplines of marketing, accounting, finance, business management and organizational behaviour.
You'll also gain valuable IT skills as you learn to work with spreadsheet programs, database packages, and other software applications used in statistical analysis, financial projections, and market research.
Sample courses may include:
Business in a Global Context
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Communication
Finance I
Introduction to Marketing
Legal Aspects of Business
Consumer Behaviour
Management Skills Development
Advanced Quantitative Decision Making
International Business Strategy
Risk Management
Strategic Management
The program provides opportunities for students to pursue studies in topic areas such as the humanities and social sciences, and in the functional areas of business. Graduates are competitive in the global, diverse, and continually changing workplace.
Careers
There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes of any business––financial decisions, marketing data, HR considerations. With seven majors to choose from, the range of career options you'll find in the world of business upon graduation is truly impressive.
Future studies can include programs at the graduate level in finance, accounting, commerce, marketing, or business administration.
