Commerce / Business Administration
Canada's gateway to Bay Street, consulting, and corporate leadership.
Commerce programs at Queen's (Smith), Western (Ivey), and Schulich (York) are the most prestigious in Canada and directly feed Bay Street investment banking, management consulting, and corporate finance. The degree covers accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and strategy - a broad business foundation with deep specialisation options.
Admission Average
low to mid 90s at top programs; high 80s at most schools (Tier 2 (85-91%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors (at top programs)
- One additional U/M course
Skills You'll Build
- Financial Analysis & Modelling
- Marketing & Strategy
- Leadership & Negotiation
- Presentations & Networking
- Operations & Decision-Making
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- Western University – London, ON
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- York University – Toronto, ON
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
Careers This Major Leads To
- Investment Banker – Entry $110,000
- Accountant / CPA – Entry $60,000
- Management Consultant – Entry $80,000
- Financial Analyst / CFA – Entry $65,000