Steven Cronshaw, Professor Emeritus
Kafui Monu, Associate Professor and Chair
Waqar Haque, Professor
Wootae Chun, Associate Professor
Balbinder Deo, Associate Professor
Chengbo Fu, Associate Professor
Xin Ge, Associate Professor
Darren Brown, Assistant Professor
Jing Chen, Assistant Professor
Rick Colbourne, Adjunct Professor
Richard McAloney, Adjunct Professor
Paul Messinger, Adjunct Professor
Julius Bankole, Senior Instructor
Mike Cuthbertson, Senior Instructor
Charles Scott, Senior Instructor
Natascha Lukawitski, Lecturer
Website: www.unbc.ca/commerce
The School of Business offers a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Commerce. This program provides education in business as well as exposure to the liberal arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. The program offers students the ability to major in the areas of Accounting, Finance, General Business, Human Resources Management, International Business or Marketing. Although all students must follow the program of study of at least one of the specified majors, the Bachelor of Commerce degree program has been designed to provide students with an exposure to all aspects of the contemporary business world. The objective of the program is to adequately prepare students to deal with the increasingly complex and dynamic environment in which business and labour must operate. While the program focuses on a wide range of business activities and types of organizations, special emphasis is placed on industries and firms of relevance to the region of northern British Columbia including small business/entrepreneurship, tourism and forestry. Exposure to these industries will occur within individual courses as part of course content, as well as through the use of relevant case studies and practica. In addition, individual courses relating to the industries emphasized are available either within the Commerce program, or through other relevant programs.
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Commerce is 120 credit hours.
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
Common Requirements for all Majors
BComm Honours
Major in Accounting (BComm)
Major in Finance (BComm)
Major in General Business (BComm)
Major in Human Resources Management (BComm)
Major in International Business (BComm)
Major in Management Information Systems (BComm)
Major in Marketing (BComm)
Minor in General Business
Minor in Management Information Systems
Certificate in Business Administration Fundamentals
Common Requirements for all Business Students
Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum of C- or better. BComm students can only register in upper division COMM courses when MATH 150-3 and MATH 152-3 are completed with a minimum grade of C- or better. In exceptional circumstances the Chair of the School of Business may waive the above requirements.
Lower-Division Requirements
100 Level
| COMM 100-3* | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
| MATH 150-3** | Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics |
| or MATH 220-3 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 152-3** | Calculus for Non-majors |
| or MATH 100-3 | Calculus I |
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear Algebra).
200 Level
| COMM 200-3 | Business Communication |
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| CPSC 250-3 | Applied Business Computing |
| ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
| or STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics |
Upper-Division Requirement
300 and 400 Level
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 400-3 | Strategic Management |
| ECON 350-3 | Managerial Economics |
Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BComm Honours)
Students in the BComm Honours Program must complete all requirements for the BComm in their major(s) of choice. In addition, the students must successfully complete 6 credit hours of COMM 497-(3,6) Honours Thesis. The Honours Thesis must be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member with PhD qualifications. Entry to the Honours Program takes place after the end of the second year of BComm studies (I.e., upon completion of at least 60 credit hours) and requires a minimum GPA of 3.33 calculated on the last 60 credit hours completed at the time of declaration to the Honours Program. Prospective BComm Honours Students must have successfully completed MATH 150-3, MATH 152-3, CPSC 250-3, and ECON 205-3, or their equivalents, before they will be considered for entry to the BComm Honours Program. Attaining a minimum GPA of 3.33 in the first two years of the BComm does not guarantee entry to the Honours Program, which is at the discretion of the Department. To remain in the Honours Program students must maintain a minimum Semester GPA of 3.33 to be calculated at the end of each semester and receive no grade lower than a C+ in any course after entry to the Honours Program.
Major in Accounting
Every organization needs to keep track of its financial operations and financial position. Accounting is concerned with the measurement, provision, interpretation and application of financial and economic information for the efficiency and evaluation of an organization’s operations. The information provided by the accounting function is employed for effective planning, control and decision making by management, and to report on the organization’s financial operations to shareholders, debtholders, government and other stakeholders of the firm. Graduates with an Accounting major are in demand by all sectors of the economy, including government, business, and public accounting firms. An Accounting major is recommended for students who wish to become Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C- or better. In exceptional circumstances the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower-Division Requirements
100 Level
| COMM 100-3* | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
| MATH 150-3** | Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics |
| or MATH 220-3 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 152-3** | Calculus for Non-majors |
| or MATH 100-3 | Calculus I |
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
| COMM 200-3 | Business Communication |
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| CPSC 250-3 | Applied Business Computing |
| ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
| or STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics |
Upper-Division Requirements
300 and 400 Level
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 310-3 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I |
| COMM 311-3 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II |
| COMM 312-3 | Intermediate Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 400-3 | Strategic Management |
| COMM 411-3 | Advanced Management Accounting |
| COMM 414-3 | Advanced Financial Accounting |
| ECON 350-3 | Managerial Economics |
One of the following ECON courses as best suits the student's BComm Major:
| ECON 300-3 | Labour Economics |
| ECON 301-3 | Women and the Economy |
| ECON 308-3 | International Economic Relations |
| ECON 311-3 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
| ECON 312-3 | Introduction to Econometrics |
| ECON 317-3 | Money, Banking and Financial Institutions |
| ECON 321-3 | Economics of Developing Countries |
| ECON 401-3 | Global Economy and Development |
| ECON 425-3 | Trade and the Environment |
| ECON 435-3 | Financial Economics and Quantitative Methods |
Two of the following:
| COMM 313-3 | Personal Taxation |
| COMM 314-3 | Corporate Taxation |
| COMM 412-3 | Auditing |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation on Academic Breadth).
Major in Finance
Finance involves evaluating profitability and valuing real investments such as capital projects, as well as financial securities such as stocks, bonds, options and futures. In addition to the study of sources of capital and financing decisions of the firm and individual investors, the Finance major also studies the management of financial institutions such as banks and trust companies. The tools of Finance are used by small and large firms, government and individual investors. Instruction in Finance provides valuable information regarding financing and evaluating investment opportunities to students planning to enter into business for themselves. Government and firms employ Finance majors as financial analysts as well as in general management positions. In addition, the financial services industry is one of the fastest growing industries in Canada. Individuals interested in positions in the financial sector, or pursuing either the Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations, or completing the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), should consider majoring in Finance.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum of C- or better. In exceptional circumstances the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower-Division Requirements
100 Level
| COMM 100-3* | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
| MATH 150-3** | Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics |
| or MATH 220-3 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 152-3** | Calculus for Non-majors |
| or MATH 100-3 | Calculus I |
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
| COMM 200-3 | Business Communication |
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| CPSC 250-3 | Applied Business Computing |
| ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
| or STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics |
Upper-Division Requirements
300 and 400 Level
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 321-3 | Investments and Security Analysis |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 400-3 | Strategic Management |
| COMM 420-3 | Advanced Financial Management |
| COMM 422-3 | Management of Financial Institutions |
| ECON 350-3 | Managerial Economics |
One of the following ECON courses as best suits the student's BComm Major:
| ECON 300-3 | Labour Economics |
| ECON 301-3 | Women and the Economy |
| ECON 308-3 | International Economic Relations |
| ECON 311-3 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
| ECON 312-3 | Introduction to Econometrics |
| ECON 317-3 | Money, Banking and Financial Institutions |
| ECON 321-3 | Economics of Developing Countries |
| ECON 401-3 | Global Economy and Development |
| ECON 425-3 | Trade and the Environment |
| ECON 435-3 | Financial Economics and Quantitative Methods |
Two of the following:
| COMM 322-3 | International Financial Management |
| COMM 323-3 | Risk, Insurance and Financial Planning |
| COMM 421-3 | Portfolio Theory and Management |
| COMM 423-3 | Financial Engineering |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation on Academic Breadth).
Major in General Business
The General Business major allows students to obtain a reasonable depth of knowledge in all the functional areas of business while maintaining a broad-based education in business management. This combination provides the integrative management skills to operate both within and across functional responsibility areas, an ability valued highly by employers. Therefore, General Business majors are in demand by many firms and government organizations. Students intending to start their own business endeavours would also be well-served by the General Business major.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in General Business is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum of C- or better. In exceptional circumstances the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower-Division Requirements
100 Level
| COMM 100-3* | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
| MATH 150-3** | Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics |
| or MATH 220-3 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 152-3** | Calculus for Non-majors |
| or MATH 100-3 | Calculus I |
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
| COMM 200-3 | Business Communication |
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| CPSC 250-3 | Applied Business Computing |
| ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
| or STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics |
Upper-Division Requirements
300 and 400 Level
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 302-3 | Entrepreneurship |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 400-3 | Strategic Management |
| ECON 350-3 | Managerial Economics |
One of the following ECON courses as best suits the student's BComm Major:
| ECON 300-3 | Labour Economics |
| ECON 301-3 | Women and the Economy |
| ECON 308-3 | International Economic Relations |
| ECON 311-3 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
| ECON 312-3 | Introduction to Econometrics |
| ECON 317-3 | Money, Banking and Financial Institutions |
| ECON 321-3 | Economics of Developing Countries |
| ECON 401-3 | Global Economy and Development |
| ECON 425-3 | Trade and the Environment |
| ECON 435-3 | Financial Economics and Quantitative Methods |
Twelve credit hours selected from any Commerce major or from the following (with no more than 6 credit hours in any one major area):
| COMM 431-3 | Industrial Relations |
| COMM 432-3 | Cross-cultural Workplace Practices |
| COMM 498-(3-6) | Special Topics in Business Administration |
| ECON 301-3 | Women and the Economy |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation on Academic Breadth).
Major in Human Resources Management
The success of any company or organization rests on the commitment and imagination of the people who are its members. Effective human resources management enables an organization to build success through people. By attracting qualified employees, developing their talents through training, fairly compensating them for their efforts and protecting their health and safety, we create organizations that are productive, innovative, and satisfying to employees. We provide our students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage the people in an organization. Human resources management is a professional field that is growing rapidly in Canada and there are many career opportunities within this exciting field.
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Human Resources Management is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum of C- or better. In exceptional circumstances the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower-Division Requirements
100 Level
| COMM 100-3* | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
| MATH 150-3** | Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics |
| or MATH 220-3 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 152-3** | Calculus for Non-majors |
| or MATH 100-3 | Calculus I |
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
| COMM 200-3 | Business Communication |
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| CPSC 250-3 | Applied Business Computing |
| ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
| or STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics |
Upper-Division Requirements
300 and 400 Level
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 304-3 | Employment Law in Canada |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 334-3 | Strategic Human Resource Planning |
| COMM 335-3 | Organizational Effectiveness |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 400-3 | Strategic Management |
| COMM 431-3 | Industrial Relations |
| COMM 433-3 | Recruitment, Selection and Retention |
| COMM 434-3 | Compensation |
| COMM 435-3 | Organizational Learning, Development and Training |
| COMM 436-3 | Workplace Health and Safety |
| ECON 350-3 | Managerial Economics |
One of the following ECON courses as best suits the student's BComm Major:
| ECON 300-3 | Labour Economics |
| ECON 301-3 | Women and the Economy |
| ECON 308-3 | International Economic Relations |
| ECON 311-3 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
| ECON 312-3 | Introduction to Econometrics |
| ECON 317-3 | Money, Banking and Financial Institutions |
| ECON 321-3 | Economics of Developing Countries |
| ECON 401-3 | Global Economy and Development |
| ECON 425-3 | Trade and the Environment |
| ECON 435-3 | Financial Economics and Quantitative Methods |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation on Academic Breadth).
Major in International Business
In recent years the importance of an international perspective for Business students has increased as a result of the increasing globalization of the economy. The International Business major exposes students to the impact of the international environment on the functional areas of business management. In conjunction with courses in the International Studies program, the major in International Business allows students to focus on a country or region of the world, providing education in language, culture and business practice. All students, particularly those majoring in International Business are encouraged to take courses in International Business at institutions/universities abroad approved by the UNBC International Office in order to gain practical international exposure as part of their Business of Commerce program. For more information on exchange opportunities refer to www.unbc.ca/international.
Graduates are suited to work in firms or government agencies involved in international operations.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in International Business is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum of C- or better. In exceptional circumstances the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower-Division Requirements
100 Level
| COMM 100-3* | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
| INTS 100-3 | Introduction to Global Studies |
| or INTS 210-3 | Globalizations |
| or ECON 220-3 | Global Economic Shifts |
| MATH 150-3** | Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics |
| or MATH 220-3 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 152-3** | Calculus for Non-majors |
| or MATH 100-3 | Calculus I |
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
| COMM 200-3 | Business Communication |
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| CPSC 250-3 | Applied Business Computing |
| ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
| or STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics |
Upper-Division Requirements
300 and 400 Level
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 303-3 | Introduction to International Business |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 322-3 | International Financial Management |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 400-3 | Strategic Management |
| COMM 432-3 | Cross-cultural Workplace Practices |
| COMM 441-3 | International Marketing |
| ECON 350-3 | Managerial Economics |
One of the following ECON courses as best suits the student's BComm Major:
| ECON 300-3 | Labour Economics |
| ECON 301-3 | Women and the Economy |
| ECON 308-3 | International Economic Relations |
| ECON 311-3 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory |
| ECON 312-3 | Introduction to Econometrics |
| ECON 317-3 | Money, Banking and Financial Institutions |
| ECON 321-3 | Economics of Developing Countries |
| ECON 401-3 | Global Economy and Development |
| ECON 425-3 | Trade and the Environment |
| ECON 435-3 | Financial Economics and Quantitative Methods |
International Studies Requirement
Six credit hours of INTS courses at any level.
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation on Academic Breadth).
Major in Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems is about using information systems to provide value to organizations. Students in this field have the opportunity to acquire the skills to use, analyze, and manage information systems to succeed in the business world. A major in Management Information Systems provides skills that include: designing information systems for businesses; using data to find lucrative opportunities for firms; and determining users’ computing needs. People with these skills find opportunities in a diverse set of organizations from large government organizations to local companies. Concepts in Management Information Systems are particularly important for those who have a passion for using technology to help organizations reach their goals.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Management Information Systems is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum of C- or better. In exceptional circumstances the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower-Division Requirements
100 Level
| COMM 100-3* | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
| MATH 150-3** | Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics |
| or MATH 220-3 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 152-3** | Calculus for Non-majors |
| or MATH 100-3 | Calculus I |
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear Algebra).
Students must ensure that all prerequisites are fulfilled prior to registering in any course. Students who do not have the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
| COMM 200-3 | Business Communication |
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| CPSC 250-3 | Applied Business Computing |
| ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
| or STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics |
Upper-Division Requirements
300 and 400 Level
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 352-3 | e-business |
| COMM 353-3 | Business Data Communication and Networking |
| COMM 354-3 | Introduction to Business Intelligence |
| COMM 360-3 | Business Process Management |
| COMM 400-3 | Strategic Management |
| COMM 461-3 | Information Systems Analysis |
| ECON 350-3 | Managerial Economics |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation on Academic Breadth).
Major in Marketing
Marketing refers to the set of activities needed to find, build, and serve markets for products and services. Students of marketing will acquire analytical tools from economics, mathematics, statistics and the social and behavioural sciences. A major in Marketing is useful for such positions as account representatives, brand managers, advertising executives and market researchers. Marketing majors may find employment in the private sector, in non-profit organizations, and in government. Marketing concepts and principles are of particular importance to small businesses and new business ventures.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Marketing is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum of C- or better. In exceptional circumstances the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower-Division Requirements
100 Level
| COMM 100-3* | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada |
| MATH 150-3** | Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics |
| or MATH 220-3 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 152-3** | Calculus for Non-majors |
| or MATH 100-3 | Calculus I |
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
| COMM 200-3 | Business Communication |
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| CPSC 250-3 | Applied Business Computing |
| ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
| or STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics |
Upper-Division Requirements
300 and 400 Level
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 400-3 | Strategic Management |
| COMM 442-3 | Marketing Strategy |
| COMM 443-3 | Marketing Research |
| ECON 350-3 | Managerial Economics |
Two of the following:
| COMM 340-3 | Marketing Communication |
| COMM 341-3 | Sales Management |
| COMM 342-3 | Services Marketing |
| COMM 346-3 | Internet Marketing |
| COMM 347-3 | Marketing Channels and Retail Management |
| COMM 441-3 | International Marketing |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation on Academic Breadth).
Minor in General Business
The Minor in General Business is designed for students from outside the School of Business who are interested in obtaining skills and knowledge of business management. It will appeal to students who anticipate becoming involved in the supervision or management of work units or organizations in their careers. Students can obtain a minor in General Business within their degree program by completing 24 credit hours.
The minor consists of 12 credit hours at the lower-division level (4 courses) and 12 credit hours (4 courses) at the upper-division level.
Requirements
| COMM 100-3 | Introduction to Canadian Business |
Three of the following:
| COMM 210-3 | Financial Accounting |
| COMM 211-3 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMM 220-3 | Financial Management I |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
Four of the following:
| COMM 300-3 | Introduction to Business Law |
| COMM 302-3 | Entrepreneurship |
| COMM 303-3 | Introduction to International Business |
| COMM 320-3 | Financial Management II |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics |
| COMM 343-3 | Behavioural Marketing |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 431-3 | Industrial Relations |
| COMM 432-3 | Cross-cultural Workplace Practices |
A maximum of 4 courses (12 credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in General Business.
Minor in Management Information Systems
The Minor in Management Information Systems requires 27 credit hours of courses:
Requirements
| COMM 100-3 | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| COMM 251-3 | Introduction to Management Science |
| COMM 350-3 | Production and Operations Management |
| COMM 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| or CPSC 351-3 | Management Information Systems |
| COMM 352-3 | e-Business |
| or COMM 346-3 | Internet Marketing |
| COMM 353-3 | Business Data Communications and Networking |
| or CPSC 344-3 | Data Communications and Networking |
| COMM 354-3 | Introduction to Business Intelligence |
At least two of the following courses:
| COMM 440-(3-6) | Internship |
| COMM 451-3 | Project Management |
| CPSC 324-3 | Introduction to Database Systems |
| GEOG 204-3 | Introduction to GIS |
In addition, CPSC 110-3 is highly recommended.
A maximum of 4 courses (12 credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in Management Information Systems.
Alternative courses may be substituted for the above with written permission of the department Chair and Dean.
Certificate in Business Administration Fundamentals
This certificate provides students with the basic information on how to run a business and administer parts of an organization, and is ideal for students from outside of the business program who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of business administration. To create solutions for our changing world, students from various backgrounds need to start organizations, businesses, and firms that use their expertise and skills. This is important for areas such as engineering, nursing, environmental planning, and computer science. Students in this program are taught how Canadian businesses function, the basic accounting and financial concerns of a business, how organizations work, how to design their product/service offerings, and how to market their product/service. Students enrolled in the UNBC Bachelor of Commerce or an equivalent business degree or business minor from any institution (as per the discretion of the School of Business program Chair) are not eligible for this certificate.
Requirements
| COMM 100-3 | Introduction to Canadian Business |
| COMM 202-3 | Basic Financial Management and Analysis |
| COMM 203-3 | Service Design |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing |
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resource Management |
Updated: June 26, 2024