Bachelor of commerce (co-operative) (B.Comm.(Co-op.))
Combine exciting classroom learning and real-world business experience with ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™s bachelor of commerce (co-operative) (B.Comm.(Co-op.)). Students alternate academic semesters with work placements in industry, applying classroom studies to real-world settings and developing practical skills for today’s business environment.
- Common first year (Year One Commerce) for all undergraduates
- 45 courses (135 credit hours)
- Structured and full-time (normally completed in five years)
- Work terms (We have a 100 per cent placement rate for work terms!)
- Professional development
- Experiential learning opportunities
- Study abroad options
- Options to focus your studies
Our B.Comm.(Co-op.) was the first business degree in Canada to be accredited by .
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is ranked among the top 15 universities in Canada in the broad field of business and economics (which includes business and management, accounting and finance, and economics and econometrics) and first in Canada for research quality in business and economics according to the .
Ready to apply?
To join our B.Comm.(Co-op.) program, you must first complete Commerce.
The B.Comm.(Co-op.) is a competitive-entry program. Meeting the minimum admission requirements doesn’t guarantee you’ll be accepted.
Students must apply for entry into the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program after completing Year One Commerce. They must have completed all Year One Commerce (10 courses) courses with an overall average of at least 65 per cent. In addition to the 65% overall average in Business One/Year One Commerce courses, they must have an average of at least 60 per cent over the last 30 credit hours completed and demonstrate that they can successfully complete 15 credit hours in one semester with an acceptable performance.
A minimum of 15 credit hours must normally be completed at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.
Be sure to check the application deadlines on the Admissions page.
Embedded professional development
B.Comm.(Co-op.) students complete BUSI 300W: Business Co-operative Education Professional Development Seminars, which are specific to work term preparation.
Academic advice
- Check out our webpage on program planning. Click to download a B.Comm.(Co-op.) program planning worksheet.
- Reach out to our team in the Academic Programs Office with your questions by email: busihelp@mun.ca.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Click here to review some common questions about the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program.