University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Course Details

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Course Description

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree prepares graduates with strong employability skills and the foundations for excellence in managing business corporations. Organizations are examined from a number of perspectives, including how they are managed and the changing environments in which they operate. National and international contexts of business are explored, along with relevant issues facing managers in business, labour and the public sector. Students receive extensive practice in applying theory to the processes of decision-making and problem solving through computer-based exercises and simulations, case study analyses, problem-based learning activities and field-based projects. Year 2, the core year, is an introduction to each of the functional areas of business – accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behaviour and human resources – and an examination of the ways in which these are integrated within an operation. In Years 3 and 4, students may apply to major or major and minor in one or more functional areas. In Year 4, students benefit from the UOIT Edge – Capstone Study Project and Strategic Management courses. These unique courses provide an opportunity to consolidate learning from earlier years of the program on the site of a partnering organization and under the supervision of both university faculty and the organization’s management team. In lieu of UOIT Edge – Capstone Study Project, qualified students may also enrol in the Internship program. Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance Marketing Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Managemen

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Employment opportunities are well above average, with a range of career possibilities or continuation of studies at graduate school. High demand exists for accountants, auditors, financial investment analysts, information technology experts, market research analysts, marketing managers or advertising executives.




Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) University of Ontario Institute of Technology