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  • Winter undergraduate application, open programs

    Winter 2027 entry · Only undergraduate programs still marked open in the live Winter 2027 availability table.

    All Winter 2027 undergraduate programs close November 1. A closed program is unavailable already; international applicants must allow time for CAQ/study permits.

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March 1Application deadline, fall (September) entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 1
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  • International and U.S. applicants are told to apply no later than February 1 for immigration processing
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November 1Application deadline, winter (January) entryRecurring annual · Every year
  • November 1
  • International and U.S. applicants: apply no later than August 1
  • Not all programs are available for winter entry
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Dates and conditionsFALL ENTRY (September)Standing annual entry · Every year
  • Applicants in the named entry term
  • international guidance is separately stated
  • Deadline: March 1 U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended . Immigration processing times vary by country and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
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Dates and conditionsWINTER ENTRY (January)Standing annual entry · Every year
  • Applicants in the named entry term
  • international guidance is separately stated
  • Deadline: November 1 U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended . Immigration processing times vary by country and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time. We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

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Concordia University programme admission criteria
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through Concordia admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Academic records, then final official transcripts after an offer
    • Unofficial documents can be used when applying. Accepted applicants must provide final official records after completing school and before classes begin. Fall applicants studying the Ontario curriculum can include their OUAC number for electronic transfer; otherwise follow your offer's issuer or sealed-envelope instructions.
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  4. Step 4Translation for records outside English or French
    • Provide an English or French translation prepared by the school or a certified translator, together with a copy of the original document.
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  5. Step 5Apply to one BComm programme and pay the application fee.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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  6. Step 6Provide the academic records, math prerequisites and English-language evidence required for your applicant category.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Common Bachelor of Commerce application

Applicants to all BComm programmes

  • All BComm programmes have the same admission requirements; choose only one BComm programme among the three application choices.
Concordia confirms every BComm programme shares admission requirements
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

Applicants in each explicitly named curriculum or transfer category

  • Quebec CEGEP: 26 overall, 26 math Pre-university: Average of 26 from Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra Applicants are eligible for admission once they have completed at least one of these two math courses. The other must be completed during the first year at Concordia. Strongly recommended that applicants complete both courses at CEGEP Professional/technical: Those completing a technical DEC in a business-related field may be eligible for admission. Students who have completed Calculus I and/or Linear Algebra must achieve an average of 26 in mathematics. Student without Calculus 1 or Linear Algebra, must have achieved a minimum of 75% in Secondary 5 Math (SN, TS or MATH 536). Your high school Quebec Achievement Record must be included with your application. If admitted, you will be required to complete all missing prerequisite courses as elective credits at John Molson. Additional information for CEGEP applicants
  • High School: B overall, B in math One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra II, College Algebra or equivalent Canadian curricula course requirements Accepted international qualifications ACT or SAT is not required AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math one math (Applications and Interpretations HL or SL, Analysis and Approaches HL or SL)
  • International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.8/7 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL) Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
  • Baccalauréat français: 13 overall, 13 in math Required courses: Première : Spécialité mathématiques Terminale : Mathématiques complémentaires (Spécialité mathématiques recommended ) Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
  • British system of education (GCE): A-levels: At least two A-level exams CC, C in math or AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results Students without A-level math may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application. Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
  • University transfers (internal): 2.7 overall, 2.7 in math ECON 201, ECON 203 (or have exemptions) MATH 208 and MATH 209 (or have exemptions) Additional information on Internal Degree Transfer
  • University transfer (external): B- overall, B- in math Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra
  • Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
Concordia University programme admission criteria

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The required 48-credit core is identical for both the Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Commerce (BComm) and the Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Administration (BAdmin) and comprises the following courses:
  • 34.5 credits of courses at the 200 level:
  • COMM 205 Business Communication ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 211 Global Business Environment ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 213 Computing and Visualization Tools for Business Analytics ( 1.50 )
  • COMM 214 Business Analytics ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 216 Ethics, Business Sustainability, and Social Responsibility ( 1.50 )
  • COMM 217 Financial Accounting ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 219 Innovation Management ( 1.50 )
  • COMM 221 Financial Markets ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 223 Marketing Management ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 225 Production and Operations Management ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 226 Business Technology Management ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 227 Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 229 Managing People in Organizations ( 3.00 )
  • credits of courses at the 200 level:
  • 10.5 credits of courses at the 300 level:
  • COMM 305 Managerial Accounting ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 309 Business Finance ( 3.00 )
  • COMM 316 Business Law and Ethics ( 1.50 )
  • COMM 320 Entrepreneurship ( 3.00 )
  • credits of courses at the 300 level:
  • 3 credits at the 400 level:
  • COMM 401 Strategic Management ( 3.00 )
  • credits at the 400 level:
  • Students will indicate their preferred field of concentration at the time of application for entry. It should be noted that students may change their major and/or minor after completion of their first year of study. Minor in Business Studies and Certificate in Business Studies : These programs are not open to students registered in a program leading to the undergraduate degree of Commerce or Administration. Students may transfer into the certificate program up to 12 credits earned in an incomplete degree or certificate program or as an Independent student, provided they are students in good standing. The credits that may be so transferred are determined by the University at the point of entry into the program.
  • 48 credits from the JMSB Core
  • 24 credits from the declared major (mandatory for all students), chosen from the following: Major in Accountancy; Major in Business Analytics ; Major in Business Technology Management; Major in Economics; Major in Finance; Major in Human Resource Management; Major in International Business; Major in Management; Major in Marketing; Major in Supply Chain Operations Management.
  • A double major requires completion of 102 credits as follows: ​ ​
  • 48 credits from the JMSB Core ‌ ​ ​
  • 48 credits chosen from two of the following majors, with 24 credits to apply towards the first major, and 24 credits to apply towards the second major : Major in Accountancy ‌ ; ​ Major in Business Analytics ‌ ​ ​; ​ ​ Major in Business Technology Management ‌ ; Major in Economics ‌ ; Major in Finance ‌ ; Major in Human Resource Management ‌; Major in International Business ‌ ; Major in Management ‌ ; Major in Marketing ‌ ; Major in Supply Chain Operations Management ‌ . ​ ​
  • credits chosen from two of the following majors, with 24 credits to apply towards the first major, and 24 credits to apply towards the second major :
  • The John Molson School of Business has programs leading to an honours concentration in selected fields. The honours program consists of a minimum of 30 credits taken in a specified field, in addition to the core program of 48 credits. Refer to Section 16.2.4 Concentration Requirements for matters governing honours programs at Concordia. An honours degree, because it testifies to a student’s comprehensive education in a particular field, intellectual commitment to that field, and achievement of a high level of academic performance, has traditionally been required of entrants to postgraduate programs.
  • 42 credits from the JMSB Core
  • 18 credits from within the John Molson School of Business and/or its disciplines
ReferencesConcordia 2026/27 selected degree requirementsConcordia 2026/27 selected degree requirementsConcordia: explicit current programme durationCONCORDIA complete current official course definition
Required courses and electives
  • 6 elective credits chosen from outside the John Molson School of Business
  • 12 elective credits
  • 6 elective credits chosen from outside the John Molson School of Business ‌ ​ ​
  • 30 elective credits chosen by the student, but outside the John Molson School of Business , 15 of these must be beyond the introductory level.
ReferencesConcordia 2026/27 selected degree requirementsConcordia 2026/27 selected degree requirementsConcordia: explicit current programme durationCONCORDIA complete current official course definition

Program facts

Published thresholdB overall, B in mathematics

Published minimum for applicants completing Grade 12 in Canada. Provincial course requirements also apply.

Concordia · Commerce admission minimums

Majors & specializations

Accountancy

BComm

Required courses cover financial reporting, cost and management accounting, and taxation.

Published requirements

Courses

Current JMSB common BComm core and degree structure. Each concentration/major has additional distinct requirements.

  • COMM 205Business Communication3 credits

    This course focuses on the theory and practice of effective business communications and basic tools and skills of project management. Using interactive classes and experiential activities, students learn to analyze, develop, deliver, and evaluate oral and written business messages, while effectively planning and managing their projects using project management tools and strategies. Students apply formal, grammatical, stylistic, and persuasive elements of written and oral business communication.

    Published notes: It is recommended that part‑time students complete this course, along with COMM 211 , as early in their program as possible. Students who have received credit for COMM 212 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 211Global Business Environment3 credits

    This course provides a general understanding of globalization and international business. It covers the basic concepts and theories of international trade, economic development and co-operation, the role of global and regional agreements and organizations, the foreign exchange market and global monetary system, the internationalization process and various entry strategies employed by companies. Students learn to explain how cultural and institutional differences affect business and management practices and the reasons behind variations in business ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility practices around the world. Lectures, case discussions and other experimental teaching methods are employed in this course.

    Published notes: It is recommended that part-time students complete this course, along with COMM 205 , as early in their program as possible. Students who have received credit for MARK 462 or IBUS 462 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 213Computing and Visualization Tools for Business Analytics1.5 credits

    This course introduces some of the fundamental skills of data analytics tools, useful in a business environment. Students learn how to use the software, to manipulate data, combine data sets and to create appropriate visualization and dashboards. Lectures, assignments, quizzes, and/or exams are employed in this course.

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  • COMM 214Business Analytics3 credits

    This course introduces the fundamentals of analytics as applied to the various areas of business. Topics include basic concepts of big data, exploratory statistical data analysis, prediction modelling, and data visualization. Practical usages of the methodologies are demonstrated via assignments and projects based on data from various functional areas of business.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for ​ BIOL 322 ‌ ​ ​ ​, ​ COMM 215 ‌ ​ ​, ​ ECON 222 ‌ ​ ​, ​ GEOG 362 ‌ ​ ​, ​ MAST 333 ‌ ​ ​, ​ PSYC 316 ‌ ​ ​, ​ SOCI 213 ‌ ​ ​ or ​ STAT 360 ‌ ​ ​ may not take this course for credit. ​

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  • COMM 216Ethics, Business Sustainability, and Social Responsibility1.5 credits

    The course explores the complex relationship between business and society, focusing on the role of business in protecting the planet and addressing society’s needs. Students work with several theoretical perspectives (i.e. ethical reasoning, stakeholder theory, corporate social responsibility, sustainability) to analyze real-world environmental and social dilemmas and identify courses of action for advancing sustainability and social responsibility in businesses. This course prepares students to integrate ethical and sustainable decision-making in their future professional roles.

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  • COMM 217Financial Accounting3 credits

    This course is an introductory course designed to provide all business students with a basic understanding of financial accounting. The course examines the theory and practice involved in measuring, reporting, and analyzing an organization’s financial information. The key concepts underlying financial statements are discussed, with an emphasis on international financial reporting standards (IFRS). Disclosures and requirements concerning financial statements, concepts of personal, corporate, and sales taxes, as well as information needs of various financial statement users are introduced.

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  • COMM 219Innovation Management1.5 credits

    This course provides students with an understanding of the role of innovation in business organizations, society, and the world. Students learn the fundamentals of innovation management, creativity, value creation and capture, etc., that support the development of an innovative mindset. The course allows exploration of tools, techniques, and new ways of thinking which are better suited to addressing complex problems and opportunities inherent in organizations today.

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  • COMM 221Financial Markets3 credits

    An appreciation of finance as a discipline and a profession requires an understanding of how individual decisions involving the timing and riskiness of cash flows are both guided by market prices and influence the formation of those prices. This course covers these aspects of finance by exploring the functioning of financial markets within a historical context; the time value of money; the relationship between risk and return; the formation of portfolios; and the pricing of risky assets, including arbitrage.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for COMM 220 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 223Marketing Management3 credits

    This course familiarizes students with the key principles and concepts of marketing. Topics covered include marketing strategy, branding, positioning, market segmentation, buyer behaviour, product development, pricing strategies, channels of distribution, and integrated marketing communications. The course also explores the important role that marketing plays in advancing society, as well as the impacts of digital technologies and global factors on marketing practices.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for COMM 224 or MARK 201 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 225Production and Operations Management3 credits

    This course is an introduction to contemporary operational issues and techniques in the manufacturing and service sectors. Among the topics covered are operations strategy, forecasting, materials’ management, total quality management, time-based competition, and minimal manufacturing. Mathematical modelling in resource allocation is also introduced. Cases and computer-aided quantitative tools for decision-making are used throughout the course with an emphasis on the interactions between production/operations management and other business disciplines.

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  • COMM 226Business Technology Management3 credits

    The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the role of information technology in business organizations and society. Students learn how information technologies, digital tools, and digitization of processes can be leveraged for creation of business value, solving business problems, and driving competitive advantage as well as their impacts in the workplace, environment, and the world.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for COMM 301 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 227Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills3 credits

    This course helps students to acquire foundational knowledge about interpersonal processes in organizations. They participate in skills-based labs, and complete hands-on and experiential learning activities, to improve their ability to work effectively with others. Students also learn to take a critical perspective on the various topics, including decision-making, teamwork, conflict management, power and leadership. Through in-depth reading and reflections, they examine claims and evidence, uncover the assumptions underlying them, compare claims and evidence with theoretical principles, and write persuasively about the issues.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for COMM 222 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 229Managing People in Organizations3 credits

    This course introduces students to systems and processes that can be put in place for organizations to realize their human capital potential. It covers core human resource management topics, such as recruitment and selection, performance management, monetary and non-monetary rewards, training and development, and health and safety. Key concepts underlying these topics, such as perception, personality, motivation, and attitudes and values, are also discussed. The course relies on diverse learning activities, such as short cases and applied projects, to build student competencies in human resource management.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for MANA 362 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 305Managerial Accounting3 credits

    This course presents managerial accounting tools for business decision-making. The course introduces concepts, tools and applications used in all areas of business. It examines fundamental cost accounting techniques , tools for business decision-making, and concepts for planning and control.

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  • COMM 309Business Finance3 credits

    The course introduces a framework for analyzing the major types of investment and financing decisions made by businesses. It applies fundamental concepts of finance theory to the analysis of the market for corporate control (mergers and divestitures), firm’s financing decisions (choice between equity and debt and between private and public financing), short-term capital management, capital budgeting principles, and concept and measurement of cost of capital.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for COMM 308 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 316Business Law and Ethics1.5 credits

    This course focuses on specific legal and ethical issues that one may encounter in the workplace. Students examine the legal principles of contract law, civil liability and employment law through the analysis of laws and court judgments. As most business enterprises operate as corporations, this course introduces students to important legal principles regarding the internal organization and operation of a corporation. The course also covers the relationship between law and ethics and examines various ethical business issues that may arise within the workplace, including whistleblowing, professional standards/corporate codes of conduct, corporate governance and ethical issues that arise when doing business in other countries.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for COMM 315 may not take this course for credit.

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  • COMM 320Entrepreneurship3 credits

    This course emphasizes the entrepreneurial aspects of management that are required to create, develop, and sustain either a new business venture or a major growth project/initiative within an existing organization. The integrative nature of the course requires an understanding of each functional area of business. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate teamwork, leadership, communication, and other skills stressed throughout the program.

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  • COMM 401Strategic Management3 credits

    This capstone course provides students with an understanding of how firms gain and sustain a competitive advantage in today’s business landscape. The course covers several topics associated with strategic decision-making processes and consequences. Specific topics include industry dynamics, internal resources and capabilities, business and corporate level strategies, and various strategic alternatives such as M&As, strategic alliances, and internationalization strategies. The course uses case analysis as the main approach to build abilities in strategic analysis and decision-making.

    Published notes: Students who have received credit for COMM 310 may not take this course for credit.

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Elective choices
  • 6 elective credits chosen from outside the John Molson School of Business
  • 24 credits from the declared major (mandatory for all students), chosen from the following: Major in Accountancy; Major in Business Analytics ; Major in Business Technology Management; Major in Economics; Major in Finance; Major in Human Resource Management; Major in International Business; Major in Management; Major in Marketing; Major in Supply Chain Operations Management.
  • 12 elective credits
  • 6 elective credits chosen from outside the John Molson School of Business ‌ ​ ​
  • 48 credits chosen from two of the following majors, with 24 credits to apply towards the first major, and 24 credits to apply towards the second major : Major in Accountancy ‌ ; ​ Major in Business Analytics ‌ ​ ​; ​ ​ Major in Business Technology Management ‌ ; Major in Economics ‌ ; Major in Finance ‌ ; Major in Human Resource Management ‌; Major in International Business ‌ ; Major in Management ‌ ; Major in Marketing ‌ ; Major in Supply Chain Operations Management ‌ . ​ ​
  • credits chosen from two of the following majors, with 24 credits to apply towards the first major, and 24 credits to apply towards the second major :
  • 30 elective credits chosen by the student, but outside the John Molson School of Business , 15 of these must be beyond the introductory level.
Study locations
Faculty campus location, accreditor listing
AACSB lists this business school’s main campus address as Concordia University 1455 Boul De Maisonneuve O 1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West Montreal H3G 1M8 , 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

Careers

Career examples

  • Business development officer
  • Logistics analyst
  • Management consultant

Career sectors

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  • Business corporations
  • Management consulting
  • Banking
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Entertainment and media
  • Financial services
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Technology
  • Transportation and airlines
Career sectorsOfficial programme career informationOfficial programme career information
Scope and qualifications

Management-major examples within the John Molson BComm. Other majors have their own paths. The separate further-education and experience list is not treated as entry-level work.

Professional recognition

John Molson School of Business is listed by AACSB with Business accreditation and undergraduate education.

Scope and qualifications

AACSB business-school accreditation, not a personal professional licence. A foreign partner’s separate credential or accreditation is not inferred.

AccreditationAACSB current accredited business-school profile and undergraduate listings

Costs

John Molson School of Business

Published tuition

2026–27 · Fall 2026 + winter 2027 · Per credit · CAD

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Tuition$103.92 / credit

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