Finance (BComm)
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    Finance (BComm)

    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Canada
    Canada, Halifax
    University Rank:#275
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 28,597 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Finance (BComm)

    About

    Why choose this program?

    With a major in Finance, you’ll gain an understanding of both corporate finance and investments in such areas as securities analysis, portfolio theory, risk management, the operation and regulation of security markets and financial institutions, international finance, and applied techniques of financial management.

    Accreditation

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Minimum admission requirements

    To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

    1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
    2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
    3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

    Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Program-specific admission requirements

    Bachelor of Commerce Admissions Requirements:

    • Minimum overall average: 75% 

    • Academic English 12 

    • Academic Math 12 

    • Three additional academic subjects 

    Major Requirements: 

    An average of B- between COMM 2202 (Finance I) and COMM 2203 (Finance II) is required to major in Finance. 

    English Program Requirements

    English language testing

    Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

    Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

    Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

    Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Test: Duolingo English Test

    Minimum score: Overall: 120

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.

    Test: Academic

    Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

    Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

    Career

    Careers

    A major in Finance can lead to many career paths in the corporate world that are satisfying and lucrative. Our graduates are in demand with employers around the world.

    Possible careers include:

    • Financial Analyst
    • Financial Planner
    • Commercial Banker
    • Investment Banker

    Many students choose to continue their education and earn a a graduate degree or become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

    Future studies in the finance area also include the MScB program in Finance, an advanced master's level program geared to allow graduates to produce high calibre research for industry, academia or to accelerate their advancement in a doctorate program in Finance.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,597 / year

    Finance (BComm)

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

    Canada

    Canada, Halifax

    Go to Official Website