Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Why choose Commerce at UVic?
- Build your future in a close-knit business program. Starting in Year 2, you’ll join a cohort of 60 students—so you will collaborate and grow together.
- Most BCom students complete 2 paid work terms. You have the option to add a third work term and receive a formal co-op designation to your degree.
- Study abroad through 80+ partner institutions in 40+ countries and bring international experience into your degree.
- Sustainability is built into every part of the program, and you’ll have access to mentorship from business leaders who help guide your path.
Customize your degree
Turn ideas into real ventures and learn how to build something from the ground up. Launch and test your own business ideas.
Possible career paths: founder, start-up teams, innovation roles
Learn how to lead teams and create experiences that customers trust and value.
Possible career paths: marketing, management, operations, customer experience.Use AI and technology to solve business problems and improve how organizations work.
Possible career paths: business analyst, tech strategy, digital operations.
Build the skills to make smart financial decisions and support business growth.
Possible career paths: finance, accounting, investment analysis.
Work experience integrated into your program
At UVic, practical experience is part of your degree. As a Commerce student, you can complete a recommended 2 paid work terms, gaining experience across different roles and industries.
- Earn income while you study.
- Build a professional network before graduation.
- Explore career paths and find the right fit.
- Graduate with real work experience on your résumé.
Examples of past Commerce work experience roles:
- Deloitte — Consulting internship, human capital
- Scotiabank — Corporate financial analyst co-op
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong) — Events management trainee
- National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces — Business analyst
- BC Ferries — Treasury analyst
Work experience student story
During his work experience, Curtis Lever organized an international AI networking event—bringing together students and professionals to talk about how tech is shaping the future of business. Through the experience, he built real connections, stepped outside his comfort zone and linked his work to the UN Sustainable Development Goals—gaining the kind of global, career-ready experience you can’t get in a classroom. Read Curtis' story.
Hands-on learning
At UVic, you don’t just study business—you practice it.
- Prepare for your work experience with training in networking, interviews and career planning.
- Build confidence in public speaking, teamwork, time management and business communication.
- Manage a $1.9 million investment portfolio with a team and gain real financial experience.
- Learn from a business leader who supports your goals and helps guide your path in our Mentorship Program.
Student life & community
You’ll get to know your classmates through shared courses, group projects and events, especially when you join a close-knit cohort in your upper years. Many students choose to live together in the Business-themed residence, making it easier to build friendships, collaborate and feel at home on campus.
Outside the classroom, you’ll find plenty of ways to get involved and grow. Join the Commerce Student Society to meet people and explore career paths, compete in case competitions like the Jeux de Commerce West, or connect with communities like Young Women in Business. You can even take part in global initiatives like Business Brigades, applying your skills to real-world challenges while making an impact beyond campus.
Inspiring courses
Build skills in strategy, digital business, finance and global markets through courses like:- Understanding World-Class Organizations
- Marketing in Motion: Strategies for a Digital World
- International Business and Strategy
- Technology Management
- Strategic Management
Careers
What can you do with a commerce degree? Here are a few jobs that relate to the skills and competencies you will learn in the program:
- Accountant (CPA)
- Brand manager
- Business development manager
- Customer experience design specialist
- Entrepreneur
- Environmental consultant
- Human resources manager
- Sales and marketing manager
- Investment banking analyst
Info sessions
Start your career in business! Come learn about UVic’s Bachelor of Commerce program. Attend an information session to learn about the program, identify opportunities, hear student stories and get admissions advice.
Admission
Apply directly to this program as a high school student, or transfer into it after one or more years of full-time study at UVic or another post-secondary institution.
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Tuition rates effective May 1, 2026 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2026).
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