BCom (Honours) Economics (Commerce) at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

Develop the analytical and business skills to understand global markets and drive informed decision-making. Explore economic theory, data analysis and policy while preparing for careers in business. The specialization in Economics (Commerce) is available to all majors within the Bachelor of Commerce degree.

What you will study

You will gain the knowledge and analytical skills to understand the forces shaping business, finance and the global economy through the Economics (Commerce) specialization.

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Entry requirements

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent. Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Last year's cut-off 70 per cent Expected cut-off low 70s

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,358 a year (2026-2027). Domestic tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) per year in the Bachelor of Commerce fee group; same amount in every year of study. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition. Indicates the fee group by degree type, not a programme-specific Source

International applicants: CAD 37,877 a year (2026-2027). International tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) per year in the Bachelor of Commerce fee group; same amount in every year of study. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition. Indicates the fee group by degree type, not a programme-spec Source

Main intake: Fall (September) 2027 entry; a limited selection of programmes also offer a January start (winter applicants).

Ontario secondary school applicants for Fall 2027 apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC); the deadline is Friday, January 15 (2027).

International applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC or directly through the Ontario Tech international application (three programmes for a $100 application fee). Early Application Programs (Nursing Collaborative, Nursing Post-RPN, Medical Laboratory Science) close Friday, January 29; equal-consideration deadline for all other programmes is Wednesday, March 31; offer acceptance deadline is Monday, May 3; tuition deposit deadline is Friday, June 4.

Transfer applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC: Early Application Programs close Friday, January 29; all other programmes Wednesday, March 31.

January 2027 (winter) applications open in September and close at the end of October; the OUAC deadline is Friday, October 30, with documents due Friday, November 6.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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