Commerce (Sprott)

Carleton University

Business and Management: blue ink subject illustration

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years for the honours BCom
Carleton: published degree duration and route scope
Co-op option
Work experience
Optional co-op; Sprott also runs a four-year career development program called the Employability Passport. One profiled student co-oped as a project management intern at Ericsson.
Commerce (Sprott) · official programme information
~80% (regular and co-op)
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: 80% (regular and co-op). 2027/28. Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route CC. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.
Carleton university-supplied OUInfo: Commerce, Ontario entry 2027/28

Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, October 15, 2026

Application: January 2027 term, international transcripts
2026 entry
Verbatim: "Deadline for international students to apply for the January 2027 term (students whose transcripts originate outside of Canada or the US)."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in Carleton360
- Upload the records requested in Carleton360. If Admissions requests an official physical document, have it sent directly to the office rather than treating an applicant upload as official.
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Step 4English translations for other-language documents
- Records in a language other than English need a certified English translation or notarized translation copy, matching the original's course and grade information.
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Step 5Apply through OUAC and check Carleton360 for the official applicant checklist and required education/language records.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Ontario secondary admission

Current Ontario high-school applicants to this degree

OSSD with six Grade 12 U/M subjects; prerequisite subjects at4U level with no individual grade below60%.
Grade 12 English4U is recommended generally; degree-specific required subjects are listed separately. Co-op work-experience U/M credits do not count among the six.

Ontario college graduate/transfer

Ontario college graduate/transfer applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

Students who have completed a minimum of one year of full-time study and who present a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B standing in the Carleton University grading system) in a diploma program at an Ontario College are eligible to apply for admission to an undergraduate program at Carleton based on their academic merit at the college level.
The specific prerequisite subjects below are the necessary minimum requirements and only establish the eligibility of an applicant to be considered for admission to the degree program. Students with questions about prerequisite course equivalents from College should contact admissions@carleton.ca
English is recommended for all degrees
Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.
Transfer of credit will be assessed upon admission. In some cases, it may be necessary to submit detailed course descriptions.
Students with studies from private Canadian colleges will not be considered

Canadian university graduate/transfer

Canadian university graduate/transfer applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

The specific prerequisite subjects below are the necessary minimum requirements and only establish the eligibility of an applicant to be considered for admission to the degree program
English is recommended for all degrees
Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.
Transfer of credit will be assessed upon admission. In some cases, it may be necessary to submit detailed course descriptions.

Quebec CEGEP

Quebec CEGEP applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

One year of CEGEP with a minimum of 12 academic courses (within the D.E.C or three-year diploma program). No individual prerequisite grade below 60%.
Those with more than 12 pre-university courses will be considered for admission with advanced standing
English or Anglais at the pre-university level is recommended for all degrees
The overall average (and prerequisite average) required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

International Baccalaureate
You will need the full IB (three standard [SL] and three higher level [HL] subjects), with a minimum of 28 points (please note that some programs are more competitive and will require higher scores).
You may have one subject with a grade of 3, provided it is offset by a grade of 5 or better. Prerequisite subjects must have a grade of 4 or better.
IB students may be awarded advanced standing (transfer) credit for HL subjects with a grade of 5 or better subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
If you are currently completing the IB in a Canadian high school, please refer to the admission requirements and application deadlines for your province.

Mature applicant

Mature applicant applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

A Mature Applicant is an applicant who satisfies all of the criteria listed below:
is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
does not meet the normal admission requirements (as published in the Undergraduate Calendar);
has been away from full-time studies for a minimum of two calendar years; and
has not attended a university or college as a full-time student.
Mature applicants must fulfill all necessary program prerequisites before applying. Mature applicants must have:
secondary school graduation in an academic program (required average will vary according to program); or
completed, as a Special Student at Carleton University, one appropriate full credit (or two half credits) with a C- or better standing in the first attempt (or in both of the first two half credit attempts); or
other academic or work experience which, in the opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a likelihood of success at university.
Mature applicants must submit the following:
Biographical information (approximately 500 to 1000 words outlining what you have been doing since leaving full-time studies, your goals, what you expect to gain from a university education and why you feel you will be successful in your studies)
Transcript of secondary studies and/or most recent studies.
Note: Mature applicants are not normally considered for admission to Public Affairs and Policy Management, Music, Journalism, Commerce or International Business.

Home-schooled applicant

Home-schooled applicant applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

Home-schooled students applying to Carleton are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education in one of the following ways:
Through final grades in six Grade 12 U/M, including prerequisites for the program, obtained through a Ministry approved provider of courses related to the OSSD. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six Grade 12 U/M or equivalent courses.
Through credentials (including prerequisite courses) from other jurisdictions, such as results in Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced Level courses in the General Certificate Education (GCE) examinations.
In certain cases, homeschooled students may also gain entry to the university by studying as a Special (non-degree) student first and then transferring to a full-time degree program. Please contact Admissions Services to speak with an advisor about this option. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships but will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
All homeschooled applicants should also submit biographical information (approximately 500 to 1000 words outlining your goals, what you expect to gain from a university education and why you feel you will be successful in your studies)
In the absence of final grades in courses as defined above:
You must submit the results of standardized tests (quote codes below) such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum of 550 in each SAT component or a composite ACT score of 24. Note: Some programs may require higher scores
If you are planning on using SAT or ACT scores as a basis of admission, please contact admissions services about ways to meet the prerequisite requirements as they cannot be satisfied using standardized tests.
If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
SAT CODE: 0854 ACT CODE: 5376

Ontario students taking IB

Applicants completing IB at an Ontario high school; Carleton undergraduate degree entry

If you complete IB at a Canadian high school, Carleton directs you to the admission requirements for your province. Ontario applicants should use their Ontario prerequisites shown above.
The separately published full-IB point requirement is not an Ontario-percentage conversion. Keep the applicant curriculum and program-specific subject requirements distinct.

Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

High-school applicants educated in Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

Complete high school with five courses numbered 30 or 31.
Complete ELA 30-1 and Math 30-1.
Choose one of Math 31 or Math 30-2. Math 31 is recommended.

British Columbia and Yukon

High-school applicants educated in British Columbia and Yukon

Complete high school with four Grade 12 academic courses.
Complete English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and Pre-Calculus 12.
Choose one of Calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12. Calculus 12 is recommended.

Manitoba

High-school applicants educated in Manitoba

Complete high school with five courses at the 40 level.
Complete ELA 40S and Pre-Calculus Math 40S.
Choose one of Calculus 45S or Applied Math 40S. Calculus 45S is recommended.

New Brunswick

High-school applicants educated in New Brunswick

Complete high school with five academic Grade 12 courses.
Complete English 122 and Pre-Calculus B 120.
Choose one of Calculus 120 or Foundations of Math 120. Calculus 120 is recommended.

Newfoundland and Labrador

High-school applicants educated in Newfoundland and Labrador

Complete high school with 10 credits at the 3000 level.
Complete ELA 3201 and Math 3200.
Choose one of Calculus 3208 or Math 3201. Calculus 3208 is recommended.

Nova Scotia

High-school applicants educated in Nova Scotia

Complete high school with five Grade 12 academic or advanced courses.
Complete English 12 and Pre-Calculus 12.
Choose one of Calculus 12 or Math 12. Calculus 12 is recommended.

Prince Edward Island

High-school applicants educated in Prince Edward Island

Complete high school with five academic courses at the 611 or 621 level.
Complete English 621 and Math 621B.
Choose one of Math 611B or Math 621A. Math 611B is recommended.

Saskatchewan

High-school applicants educated in Saskatchewan

Complete high school with six courses numbered 30.
Complete ELA A30 or B30 and Pre-Calculus 30.
Choose one of Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30. Calculus 30 is recommended.

Degree requirements

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (12.0 credits):
See approved options
1. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
2. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
3. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
4. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
5. 4.5 credits in:
See approved options
6. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
7. 1.0 credits in:
See approved options
8. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
9. 1.0 credit in: BUSI at the 4000-level
10. 0.0 credits in: Business Career Preparation Requirement
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits):
See approved options
11. 8.0 credits in free electives.

Concentration in Accounting (4.5 credits)

1. 4.0 credits in:
See approved options
2. 0.5 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Business Analytics (4.5 credits)

1. 3.5 credits in:
See approved options
2. 1.0 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Entrepreneurship (3.5 credits)

1. 2.0 credits in:
See approved options
or an approved elective for Entrepreneurship programs
2. 1.5 credits from a list of approved courses including the following:
See approved options

Concentration in Finance (4.5 credits)

4.5 credits in:
See approved options

Concentration in Information Systems (4.0 credits)

1. 3.0 credits in:
See approved options
2. 1.0 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in International Business (4.0 credits)

1. 2.0 credits in:
See approved options
2. 2.0 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Management (4.0 credits)

1. 3.0 credits in:
See approved options
2. 1.0 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Marketing (4.5 credits)

1. 2.0 credits in:
See approved options
2. 2.5 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Supply Chain Management (4.0 credits)

1. 2.5 credits in:
See approved options
2. 1.5 credit from:
See approved options

Bachelor of Commerce (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits):
See approved options
1. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
2. 1.0 credits in:
See approved options
3. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
4. 1.0 credits in:
See approved options
5. 4.5 credits in:
See approved options
6. 0.5 credits in:
See approved options
7. 1.0 credits in:
See approved options
8. 1.0 credits in:
See approved options
9. 0.0 credits in: Business Career Preparation Requirement
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
See approved options
10. 9.0 credits in free electives

Other requirements and route notes

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (20.0 credits)
Concentration in Accounting (4.5 credits)
Concentration in Business Analytics (4.5 credits)
Concentration in Entrepreneurship (3.5 credits)
Concentration in Finance (4.5 credits)
Concentration in Information Systems (4.0 credits)
Concentration in International Business (4.0 credits)
Concentration in Management (4.0 credits)
Concentration in Marketing (4.5 credits)
Concentration in Supply Chain Management (4.0 credits)
Bachelor of Commerce (20.0 credits)

References

Program facts

Entering average~80% (regular and co-op)

Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route CC. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.

Co-opCo-op option

Optional co-op; Sprott also runs a four-year career development program called the Employability Passport. One profiled student co-oped as a project management intern at Ericsson.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Current degree and concentration variants. Each has its own required course and credit rules.

Accounting

BCom

Study financial and managerial accounting, auditing and taxation.

Published requirements

Courses

Courses explicitly named in the selected2026/27 degree or stream requirement tables, including alternatives and optional course banks. Credits retain Carleton’s own published unit; this is not a weekly timetable.

First year; Commerce: Fall2 listed

BUSI 1800 precedes Winter BUSI 1011. Use the Economics sections reserved for Business students.

BUSI 1800Introduction to Business0.5 credits
Introduces business functions, their economic and social context, and business communication.
ECON 1001Introduction to Microeconomics0.5 credits
Applies microeconomic tools to topics including taxation, wages, market power, poverty and trade.

First year; Commerce: Winter2 listed

BUSI 1800 must be completed before BUSI 1011.

BUSI 1011Financial Accounting for Business Students0.5 credits
Introduces accounting processes and the preparation and interpretation of financial statements.
ECON 1002Introduction to Macroeconomics0.5 credits
Applies macroeconomic tools to employment, inflation, investment, exchange rates and economic policy.

First year; Commerce: Fall or Winter4 listed

Each is 0.5 credits; also choose 1.0 free elective credits across the year.

BUSI 1401Foundations of Information Systems0.5 credits
Examines organizational information systems, business analytics and their social and ethical effects.
MATH 1009Mathematics for Business0.5 credits
Applies algebra, functions, derivatives and linear systems to business mathematics.
PSYC 1002Introduction to Psychology II0.5 credits
Surveys psychology as a social science, including personality, social psychology and mental health.
SOCI 1005Sociology for Bachelor of Commerce Students0.5 credits
Introduces sociological thinking for Commerce students through topics including work, organizations, class, race and gender.

First year; recommended timing for mandatory non-credit course1 listed

The guide recommends Year 1, but BUSI 1995 is required by the end of Year 2. This is not an additional mandatory Year 1 deadline.

BUSI 1995Employability Passport I0 credits
Introduces career knowledge and practical tools for Business students.

Mapped terms

Only Commerce courses assigned specifically to Fall or Winter in the first-year guide. Flexible courses and later-year requirements remain outside these core rows. Choice slot coverage is partial.

Published first-year core

First year; Commerce: Fall

BUSI 1800 precedes Winter BUSI 1011. Use the Economics sections reserved for Business students. BUSI 1401, MATH 1009, PSYC 1002 and SOCI 1005 may be taken in Fall or Winter. BUSI 1995 is a mandatory zero-credit requirement due by the end of second year, with first-year completion recommended; none is assigned a fixed term here. Unassigned choice slots make this a partial term map, not a full course-load or credit denominator.

BUSI 1800Introduction to Business0.5 credits
Introduces business functions, their economic and social context, and business communication.
ECON 1001Introduction to Microeconomics0.5 credits
Applies microeconomic tools to topics including taxation, wages, market power, poverty and trade.

First year; Commerce: Winter

BUSI 1800 must be completed before BUSI 1011. The year also includes 1.0 free-elective credit, allowed in Fall and/or Winter. Flexible first-year requirements remain unallocated. Unassigned choice slots make this a partial term map, not a full course-load or credit denominator.

BUSI 1011Financial Accounting for Business Students0.5 credits
Introduces accounting processes and the preparation and interpretation of financial statements.
ECON 1002Introduction to Macroeconomics0.5 credits
Applies macroeconomic tools to employment, inflation, investment, exchange rates and economic policy.

Additional published courses

BUSI 2018Managerial Accounting for Business Students0.5 credits
Use internal accounting information to plan, direct and control business activities.
BUSI 2101Organizational Behaviour0.5 credits
Individual and group behaviour at work, including motivation, communication, leadership and job design.
BUSI 2208Introduction to Marketing0.5 credits
Marketing concepts, segmentation, targeting, positioning and marketing-mix planning through cases and a major project.
BUSI 2301Introduction to Supply and Operations Management0.5 credits
Plan, operate and control supply-chain systems that provide goods and services.
BUSI 2401Introduction to Data Analytics0.5 credits
Collect, clean and explore data using programming, APIs, databases and visual storytelling.
BUSI 2501Business Finance0.5 credits
Business financing, investment and payout decisions, with financial principles and trade-offs.
BUSI 2601Business Law0.5 credits
Business-related Canadian law, including torts, contracts, agency, business structures and real estate.
BUSI 2701Fundamentals of International Business0.5 credits
International trade, finance, marketing, human resources and global business strategy.
BUSI 2800Entrepreneurship0.5 credits
Develop entrepreneurial ideas, teams, business models, initial strategies and feasibility assessments.
STAT 2601Business Statistics0.5 credits
Business statistics, hypothesis tests, regression and time series, with interpretation of computed results.
BUSI 3102Introduction to Human Resources Management0.5 credits
Human-resource planning, recruitment, selection, performance, training, compensation and benefits.
BUSI 3309Project Management0.5 credits
Select, organise, schedule and control projects, including risk assessment and project completion.
BUSI 4601Business Ethics0.5 credits
Practise ethical reasoning when analysing business decisions and situations.
BUSI 4609Strategic Management0.5 credits
Integrate business knowledge to analyse, evaluate and make corporate strategy decisions.
BUSI 3995Employability Passport II0 credits
Advanced career knowledge and tools for business students.
BUSI 2011Intermediate Financial Reporting I0.5 credits
Account for routine transactions involving asset valuation and revenue recognition.
BUSI 3011Intermediate Financial Reporting II0.5 credits
Account for routine investments, liabilities and shareholders’ equity transactions.
BUSI 3013Professionalism and Perspectives in Accounting0.25 credits
Accountancy professionalism, including Indigenous perspectives and equity, diversity and inclusion.
BUSI 3014Exploring Sustainability in Accounting0.25 credits
Explore sustainability and environmental, social and governance considerations in accounting.
BUSI 3015Taxation Concepts0.5 credits
Apply and measure routine taxation transactions.
BUSI 3017Auditing Theory0.5 credits
Audit theory, methods and their application.
BUSI 3018Cost Management and Decision Making0.5 credits
Use accounting information for cost control and performance evaluation.
BUSI 3040Data Analytics and Information Systems for Accounting0.5 credits
Collect, clean, analyse and visualise accounting data to support decisions.
BUSI 4011Advanced Financial Reporting0.5 credits
Account for non-routine financial transactions.
BUSI 4003Accounting: Relevance and Influence0.5 credits
Critically evaluate accounting theory, practices and standards and their effects on decisions.
BUSI 4015Advanced Taxation Concepts0.5 credits
Apply and measure complex or non-routine taxation transactions.
BUSI 4017Advanced Auditing0.5 credits
Advanced audit methods and assurance engagements.
BUSI 4018Advanced Cost Management and Decision Making0.5 credits
Use cost information, budgets and performance systems in strategic planning and control.
STAT 2602Statistical Models for Business Analytics and Finance0.5 credits
Regression, variance analysis, time-series models and Monte Carlo simulation for business and finance.
BUSI 3400Database Design0.5 credits
Design, build and administer databases using modelling, SQL and database-development methods.
BUSI 3406Business Analytics Principles0.5 credits
Business-analytics foundations, decision support, strategy, architecture and model development.
BUSI 3434Data Visualization0.5 credits
Explore, interpret and communicate data using visualisation methods and software.
BUSI 4407Business Analytics Methods0.5 credits
Apply predictive and prescriptive analytical models to business decisions and practical industry problems.
BUSI 4410Responsible Business Analytics0.5 credits
Data governance, privacy, consent, bias, fairness and other ethical issues in business analytics.
BUSI 4414Capstone in Business Analytics0.5 credits
Business Analytics concentration capstone combining a major project with advanced topics.
BUSI 2402Business Applications Development0.5 credits
Develop business applications using structured and object-oriented programming and basic algorithms.
BUSI 3401Applications Development for Online Environments0.5 credits
Design and implement electronic-business systems using advanced object-oriented and database programming.
BUSI 3402Systems Analysis and Design0.5 credits
Analyse and design information systems through structured and object-oriented development methods.
BUSI 3405Enterprise Architecture0.5 credits
Model business processes and examine enterprise systems and technologies that support organisational workflows.
BUSI 4201Marketing Metrics0.5 credits
Use marketing metrics for market share, pricing, products, sales and customer profitability.
BUSI 4301Artificial Intelligence and Business Decision Models0.5 credits
Machine learning and deep learning for business decision models and business-model innovation.
BUSI 4308Simulation Modeling and Analytics0.5 credits
Build and analyse spreadsheet, discrete-event and agent-based business simulations.
BUSI 4331Industry 4.0 Technologies and Applications0.5 credits
Use IoT and AI in smart industries and supply chains through demonstrations and practical exercises.
BUSI 4400IS Management and Strategy0.5 credits
Information-systems strategy, planning, administration, resources and technology adoption through business cases.
BUSI 4404IT Infrastructure0.5 credits
IT infrastructure, networks, service delivery, security, continuity and disaster recovery.
BUSI 4408Social Analytics0.5 credits
Collect and analyse social-platform text using network, sentiment, topic and co-occurrence methods.
BUSI 3600Entrepreneurial Strategies0.5 credits
Entrepreneurial strategies for new ventures and small businesses across functional areas.
BUSI 3810Business Development0.5 credits
Business growth through financing and acquiring new customers.
BUSI 3820Practicum in Business Design0.5 credits
Design an entrepreneurial project in a group and prepare its business plan.
BUSI 4810Practicum in Business Creation0.5 credits
Implement a group entrepreneurship project using the business plan developed in BUSI 3820.
BUSI 3210Personal Selling0.5 credits
Professional selling, customer analysis, communication, openings, closings and customer relationships.
BUSI 3611Managing the Family Enterprise0.5 credits
Manage family enterprises through governance, management and succession challenges.
BUSI 4105Managing Change0.5 credits
Diagnose organisational change, its drivers and barriers, and approaches to implementation.
BUSI 4117Creative Thinking1 credits
Develop creative thinking and idea generation using methods such as design thinking.
BUSI 4607Management of Technology and Innovation0.5 credits
Technology strategy, technology-based ventures and management of corporate research and development.
BUSI 4708International Expansion and Operations0.5 credits
International expansion through exporting, investment, acquisitions, joint ventures and licensing.
BUSI 4710International New Ventures0.5 credits
Create and grow international ventures through opportunities, strategies, sourcing and deal-making.
BUSI 3500Applied Corporate Finance0.5 credits
Corporate-finance decisions, portfolio theory, cost of capital, capital structure and uncertain investments.
BUSI 3502Investments0.5 credits
Analyse investments and value stocks, fixed-income securities and other traded instruments.
BUSI 3512Derivatives0.5 credits
Derivative markets, pricing, speculation, hedging and financial risk management.
BUSI 4500Advanced Corporate Finance0.5 credits
Analyse corporate-finance theories through research articles and business cases.
BUSI 4502Portfolio Management0.5 credits
Design, manage and evaluate investment portfolios for individuals and institutions.
BUSI 4504International Finance0.5 credits
International corporate finance, acquisitions, investments, exchange-rate risk and hedging.
BUSI 4510Mergers and Acquisitions0.5 credits
Analyse, design and implement mergers and acquisitions using a practical planning approach.
BUSI 4511Fixed Income Analysis0.5 credits
Value fixed-income securities and manage bond portfolios and interest-rate risk.
BUSI 2702Introduction to International Management0.5 credits
How culture, organisational behaviour and structure shape multinational management.
BUSI 3704The Environment of International Business0.5 credits
International business strategy within trade, regionalisation, finance, research and data-flow environments.
BUSI 3706International Business Negotiations0.5 credits
International negotiation, conflict resolution and reaching business agreements.
BUSI 4729International Strategy0.5 credits
Cross-border strategy and multinational competitive advantage, including constraints on organisational choices.
BUSI 3301Global Supply Chain Management0.5 credits
Coordinate procurement, conversion and logistics in global supply chains.
BUSI 3705International Buyer Behaviour0.5 credits
International consumer, organisational and investor behaviour, with market adaptation and standardisation decisions.
BUSI 4205International Marketing Strategy0.5 credits
International marketing strategy, branding, positioning, market selection and expansion.
BUSI 4706International Human Resource Management0.5 credits
Recruit, train, evaluate and repatriate employees across countries and multinational organisations.
BUSI 4750Current Topics in International Management0.5 credits
Current international and intercultural management issues; topics vary with trends and student interests.
BUSI 3103Introduction to Organization Theory0.5 credits
How environment, technology, culture and goals shape organisational structure and effectiveness.
BUSI 3104Managing Individual Performance0.5 credits
Manage individual performance through self-awareness, motivation, leadership, communication and experiential learning.
BUSI 3105Managing and Motivating Teams0.5 credits
Team formation, development, dynamics, leadership and motivation.
BUSI 3106Managing Conflict and Negotiation0.5 credits
Analyse conflict and evaluate negotiation and conflict-management strategies.
BUSI 4112Organizational Leadership0.5 credits
Critically examine leadership theories and research alongside practical leadership development.
BUSI 3119Business and Environmental Sustainability0.5 credits
Environmental sustainability and the interdependence of businesses, society and the natural environment.
BUSI 4104Strategic Human Resources Management0.5 credits
Plan and implement organisational human-resource systems and strategies.
BUSI 4108Organizational Learning0.5 credits
Organisational learning and development, including technology’s role in building individual and collective capabilities.
BUSI 4111Training and Development1 credits
Plan, implement and evaluate training and development for organisations with different resources.
BUSI 4120Environmental Sustainability Management0.5 credits
Evaluate business models and responses to environmental problems through discussions and group assignments.
BUSI 4129Managing the Arts0.5 credits
Manage arts organisations amid changes in audiences and funding, balancing artistic and organisational concerns.
BUSI 3205Marketing Communications0.5 credits
Plan, deliver and evaluate integrated marketing communications, including advertising, digital media and public relations.
BUSI 3207Marketing Research0.5 credits
Collect, analyse and interpret marketing-research data through cases, exercises and a project.
BUSI 3209Consumer Behaviour0.5 credits
Psychological influences on consumer behaviour, including perception, memory, motivation, identity and decision-making.
BUSI 4208Marketing Management0.5 credits
Develop and implement marketing strategies through managerial theory and applications.
BUSI 3204Digital Marketing0.5 credits
Assess and implement digital, relationship and direct-marketing approaches.
BUSI 3208Business-to-Business Marketing0.5 credits
Business-to-business marketing, including buyer behaviour, sales, competition and product management.
BUSI 4203Marketing In Not-for-Profit Organizations0.5 credits
Marketing in government and other non-profit organisations, including differences from for-profit practice.
BUSI 4209Consumer Culture Theory0.5 credits
Study consumption through cultural, social, historical and institutional perspectives and interpretive research.
BUSI 4219Sustainability Marketing0.5 credits
Marketing’s role in sustainable organisations, consumer lifestyles and institutional change.
BUSI 4229Marketing in the Arts and Culture Sectors0.5 credits
Advanced marketing for arts and cultural organisations in changing markets.
BUSI 3305Distribution Channels and Logistics0.5 credits
Design and manage distribution channels, logistics, warehousing, packaging and material handling.
BUSI 4304Procurement and Contracting0.5 credits
Procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contracting and supplier relationships in public and private supply chains.
LAWS 3207International Transactions0.5 credits
International transactions, trade, investment and dispute settlement; specific topics may vary.

Elective choices

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (20.0 credits)

11. 8.0 credits in free electives.

Concentration in Accounting (4.5 credits)

2. 0.5 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Business Analytics (4.5 credits)

2. 1.0 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Entrepreneurship (3.5 credits)

or an approved elective for Entrepreneurship programs

Concentration in Information Systems (4.0 credits)

2. 1.0 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in International Business (4.0 credits)

2. 2.0 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Management (4.0 credits)

2. 1.0 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Marketing (4.5 credits)

2. 2.5 credits from:
See approved options

Concentration in Supply Chain Management (4.0 credits)

2. 1.5 credit from:
See approved options

Bachelor of Commerce (20.0 credits)

10. 9.0 credits in free electives

Study routes

Current degree and concentration variants. Each has its own required course and credit rules.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours (20.0 credits)
Concentration in Accounting (4.5 credits)
Concentration in Business Analytics (4.5 credits)
Concentration in Entrepreneurship (3.5 credits)
Concentration in Finance (4.5 credits)
Concentration in Information Systems (4.0 credits)
Concentration in International Business (4.0 credits)
Concentration in Management (4.0 credits)
Concentration in Marketing (4.5 credits)
Concentration in Supply Chain Management (4.0 credits)
Bachelor of Commerce (20.0 credits)

Study locations

Faculty campus location, accreditor listing: AACSB lists this business school’s main campus address as Carleton University Nicol 7007-1125 Colonel By Dr 1125 Colonel By Drive 7007 Nicol Ottawa K1S 5B6 , Canada. This is the faculty’s listed main address, not an assigned classroom, complete teaching-site inventory or branch-campus allocation.AACSB current accredited business-school profile and undergraduate listings

References

Careers

Career sectors

Administration
Business
Diplomacy
International Business
International Trade
Management
Small Business
International business and trade
Management and administration
Small business

Career sectors

Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Commerce (Sprott), including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.