Business and Computer Science

The Business and Computer Science combined major will give you the technical background and understanding to apply IT solutions in a business context, and use them to develop opportunities for growth. In each year of study, you'll take a combination of core commerce and computer science courses.

Why this program?

• Study abroad at one of 59 partner business schools in 29 countries.
• Find co-op placement opportunities through both UBC Sauder and Computer Science.
• Get dedicated services and support in the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre to help jumpstart your career.
• Within three months of graduation, 94% of BCom students find relevant employment with global firms like KPMG, L’Oréal, HSBC, and McKinsey & Company.

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

Degree-specific requirements: Commerce (UBC Sauder School of Business)

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English
• A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation (will consider Chemistry and Physics in this category)
• Social Studies (only Economics, Ethics, First Nations or Contemporary Indigenous Studies, Geography, Law, Psychology, and Social Studies)