BComm (Honours) Generalist (Business) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

A business education is the foundation for economic, political and social systems at all levels, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a generalist major is your ticket to a successful, productive career in the field of your choice.

Faculty: Asper School of Business | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time, co-op option | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Are you uncertain about the exact career path you want to follow? If so, the generalist major is perfect for you. It allows you to take a variety of general management courses that will help you understand what is involved in a career in management. This will help you decide exactly what kind of management work appeals to you.

Career pathways

As a generalist, you will will be able to choose from multiple career options in the public or private sector, such as: Sales manager, Finance manager, Production coordinator, Office manager, Public relations, World class professors Students who study supply chain management and logistics at the University of Manitoba will be...

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Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry: minimum average of 85% over English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S and two academic 40S courses, with no less than 70% in each course. To declare the generalist major, you first have to be accepted to the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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