Entrepreneurship (BComm)
Turn innovative ideas into successful ventures.
Why choose this program?
The Entrepreneurship major in our Bachelor of Commerce degree prepares you to start or acquire a business, act entrepreneurially in a large organization, or provide services to the entrepreneurial community.
Your degree will include a co-op program in which you’ll gain real world work experience, along with a salary.
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
Enjoy the opportunity to learn skills related to innovation and entrepreneurship, while also developing core business-related capabilities including marketing, accounting, and finance, which are also essential for entrepreneurs.
While you earn your degree, you’ll complete three paid work-terms as part of a mandatory Co-op program. Some Entrepreneurship students choose to complete their work term at start-up ventures, or in product development. If you have your own business venture (or an idea for one) you may be able to complete one or more entrepreneurial work terms.
The following Entrepreneurship 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 with Major in Entrepreneurship (Co-op)
Certificates including Fintech and Financial Innovation, Leadership, Management Accounting and Quantitative Finance.
What you will learn
Have you ever wondered how great ideas turn into innovative solutions that people, organizations, and communities want to adopt? A major in entrepreneurship will give you the skills to take ideas and actualize them into sustainable business endeavours that generate new jobs and create regional wealth.
Sample courses may include:
Business in a Global Context
Business Communication
Introduction to Quantitative Decision Making
Innovation
Introduction to Marketing
Legal Aspects of Business
New Venture Creation
Management Skills Development
Managing the Family Enterprise
Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Project Management
International Business Strategy
After graduating, you’ll be ready to apply your entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in ethical, socially responsible, and innovative ways.
Careers
Students studying entrepreneurship go on to jobs managing and leading technology-based innovations or starting up a new division within a company. Many graduates choose to start their own companies in various industries.
Future studies often include graduate studies in business administration or science and technology.
