Bachelor of Commerce(BCom)- UCW

University Canada West

Program Overview

For students who are interested in business but are not ready to commit immediately to accounting, marketing or technology management, this four-year BCom offers a route that begins broadly and becomes more focused over time. The curriculum starts with academic writing, business fundamentals, business analytics, economics, mathematics and accounting, then moves into statistics, marketing, organizational behaviour, management information systems, finance, operations, business law, sustainable business and strategic decision-making.

For international students, the practical question is not only what business subjects appear on the course list, but how students are expected to use them. UCW identifies lectures and discussions, academic literature, case studies and team activities as key learning methods. In the hybrid program, each course is normally scheduled for 2.5 hours of on-campus class and 1.5 hours of online guided learning per week during weeks 1–10 of a 12-week term, with revision, examinations and culminating evaluations in weeks 11–12. Career Preparation and a final Capstone Project provide later opportunities to connect analysis, communication and collaborative work.

Students can follow the general BCom pathway or choose a specialization in Accounting, Marketing or Technology Management. Course planning should account for prerequisites, annual course rotations and longer-term goals. Students considering CPA-related preparation, marketing, technology management or international trade should discuss their sequence with an Academic Advisor early. The program may suit learners who are comfortable working with numbers, cases, writing and group assignments while gradually clarifying their direction within business. Its curriculum can support academic and career planning, but it does not guarantee a professional designation or a particular job after graduation.

Tuition and term dates

UCW lists international tuition of CAD 89,000 for the entire 40-course BCom in 2026 and CAD 93,440 for the entire program in 2027; these are not annual prices. Additional fees and course materials may apply. Winter 2027 classes start January 11 and Spring 2027 classes start April 12. UCW offers fall, winter, spring and summer terms; confirm international application availability for your chosen term before applying. Sources: tuition and fees and dates and deadlines. Checked October 29, 2026.

Courses

Term 1

  • ENGL 100 — Academic Writing
  • BUSI 100 — Business Fundamentals
  • CPSC 111 — Business Analytics

Term 2

  • COMM 140 — Business Communications
  • ECON 102 — Microeconomics
  • MATH 101 — Business Mathematics

Term 3

  • ACCT 140 — Accounting Principles
  • ECON 104 — Macroeconomics
  • Elective 1 (1XX or 2XX)

Term 4

  • Elective 2 (1XX or 2XX)
  • Elective 3 (1XX or 2XX)
  • Elective 4 (1XX or 2XX)

Term 5

  • MATH 200 — Statistics
  • BUSI 201 — Business Environment
  • MRKT 201 — Marketing Management

Term 6

  • ORGB 201 — Organizational Behaviour
  • PHIL 210 — Business Ethics
  • Elective 5 (1XX or 2XX)

Term 7

  • WORK 298 — Career Preparation
  • CPSC 201 — Management Information Systems
  • Elective 6 (3XX or 4XX)

Term 8

  • ACCT 301 — Managerial Accounting I
  • HRMT 301 — Human Resource Management
  • FNCE 303 — Finance

Term 9

  • OPMT 301 — Operations Management
  • CPSC 311 — Data Visualization & Stories
  • COMM 312 — Professional Communications

Term 10

  • BUSI 325 — Business Law
  • Elective 7 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)
  • Elective 8 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)

Term 11

  • BUSI 496 — Sustainable Business Practices
  • Elective 9 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)
  • Elective 10 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)

Term 12

  • Elective 11 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)
  • Elective 12 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)
  • BUSI 401 — Strategy & Decision Making

Term 13

  • Elective 13 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)
  • Elective 14 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)
  • Elective 15 / Specialization (3XX or 4XX)

Term 14

  • WORK 498 — Capstone Project

Course order and elective availability are subject to prerequisites and UCW’s annual course rotation.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Canadian Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent, with an overall average of C or better (2.0 on a 4.33 scale).
  • Applicants who graduated from high school but do not meet the minimum grades may still be considered if they have successfully completed at least 24 academic post-secondary credits at a recognized institution.
  • Applicants educated outside Canada must provide documentation confirming high school completion, official transcripts, and—when requested—a recognized credential evaluation. Documents not in English require a certified English translation on official letterhead.

Programs Details

Program Code : BCom

Credential : Degree (4-year)

Duration : 4-year

PGWP Eligibility: Eligible — subject to IRCC criteria (checked 2026-10-29)

Intake dates

Jan 2027
Apr 2027

Tuition Fee

  • $89000  CAD
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