New BCom curriculum

This information is for planning purposes only. Those with access to Brightspace should refer to the Brightspace program resources for up-to-date information about program requirements and the Academic Calendar for course offerings. 

Year 1

This year is your opportunity to try a range of subjects and explore your interests. You will also take several foundational business courses that will set you up for the immersive cohorted experience that starts in the spring term of year 2.    

The BCom Program Manual on Brightspace has all the information you need on how to successfully plan your first few terms of the program. We recommend you refer to Brightspace regularly. 

Course planning & requirements

All students must complete a number of required courses before starting the cohorted curriculum in the spring term of year 2. Our program planning worksheet and elective course guide will help you build your schedule. 

All BCom students must complete the following requirements and meet the minimum GPA conditions outlined below in order to progress or transfer into the cohorted courses.

Required courses & minimum GPA

• the above 4 courses (6.0 units) must be completed prior to entry to BCom cohorted courses in the spring term of year 2 
• STAT 252 has a pre-requisite of MATH 151 that you will need to complete in fall of year 1
• please note that ATWP 250 (available in the fall of year 2) has a pre-requisite and you are required to take an AWR satisfied course in year 1
• an additional 6.0-9.0 units (4-6 courses) of electives are also required to complete year 1 
• an average of 4.5/9.0 (B/B-) GPA on required courses 

Year 2

The fall term of year 2 is your opportunity to continue studying a range of subjects and explore your interests. You will also finish taking some foundational business courses that will set you up for the immersive cohort experience that starts in the spring term of year 2.    

Required courses & minimum GPA

• 4.5 units of elective courses are also required in the fall term before starting the spring term of year 2

If you have another combination of English or math/statistics courses, please contact a BCom admissions officer. Decisions regarding course applicability are at the discretion of the Gustavson School of Business. 

Cohort

In the spring term of year 2, you will take a set of foundational business courses with your cohort.

Students complete a work experience term  in the summer between year 2 and year 3.

Year 3

In the the fall term of year 3 of the BCom program, you will continue to take a set of foundational business courses with your cohort.

In the spring term of year 3, you will be able to take upper level electives. Some specializations (that you take in year 4) may require prerequisites that you can complete in this spring term. View more detailed information in the year 3 Brightspace.  

Students have the option to complete a work experience term in the summer between year 3 and year 4.

Year 4

In year 4 of the BCom program, you will be able to specialize in a specific area:  

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation 
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology Management 
• Service Design, Marketing and Management 
• Financial Management  
  • accounting 
  • finance 

Find more details in the year 4 Brightspace.  

Specialization courses are grouped in modules and each module will have one term where the majority of your classes will be taken in a cohorted experience. Please note that some specializations require pre-requisites before entering the cohorted specialization term. 

You can also spend 4 months on an academic exchange studying at one of our many partner universities across the world or complete more electives at UVic. 

You can also participate in the Applied Portfolio Management Program (after completing the Applied Investment Management Course in 3rd year). 

Program manual

The BCom Program Manual is your one-stop shop for information relating to:

• BCom policies
• program-specific and UVic resources
• scheduling an appointment with a BCom adviser
• frequently used forms
• graduation and degree evaluation (CAPP report)
• assessment tools and guides

Standards & professional behaviour

In the interest of mutual respect and professionalism, we ask that students abide by the Gustavson Standards of Professional Behaviour.

Review of academic performance

Students who have a GPA below 3.0 (“C+”) in any academic session, or have failed a required work term, will be considered to have unsatisfactory standing in the Bachelor of Commerce program and may be required to withdraw for at least one calendar year. The Gustavson School of Business is under no obligation to re-admit students who have been required to withdraw, regardless of the cut-off GPA in the year in which they re-apply.

Contact us

The best way to be sure you are on track in your BCom degree is to stay in touch with your adviser! Current students can book directly with an academic adviser.