Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Finance
BComAt a Glance
Offered by
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BCom
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - Yes (first and upper year)
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Co-op
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YFB (BCom)
About the Program
Build the financial expertise to shape decisions that drive businesses, investments and personal success in the Bachelor of Commerce Finance stream. You'll develop a strong foundation in financial analysis, planning and decision-making while tailoring your studies to match your career goals. Explore areas such as investment and wealth management, personal financial planning and corporate finance, and learn how financial markets, investment strategies and financial decisions influence organizational and personal success. You'll gain the analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills sought by employers across the financial sector, while learning from faculty with industry experience and expertise. Whether you see yourself advising clients, managing investment portfolios, evaluating financial opportunities or supporting business growth, you'll graduate prepared for a range of careers in finance. You'll also build a strong foundation for pursuing professional designations, including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) credentials.
Requirements
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
OUAC code YFB
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the low 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Apply financial concepts in real-world settings through experiential learning opportunities integrated throughout your degree. Build hands-on investment experience with StockTrak, a virtual trading platform that uses real market data to help you create, manage and evaluate your own investment portfolio. You'll also have opportunities to connect with industry professionals, expand your network and gain valuable paid work experience through optional co-op placements. These experiences allow you to strengthen your analytical and decision-making skills while building the confidence and practical expertise needed for careers in finance, investment and wealth management.
From co-op to career: How new graduate Nawshin entered the work force
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- Financial planner
- Investment advisor
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Portfolio manager
- Corporate finance manager
- Financial risk manager
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