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Minors
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) program may pursue one optional non-Commerce Minor to enhance their degree. Admission to some minors may be restricted to students in specific programs. Upon graduation, the Minor designation will be added to the transcript, provided that all the requirements for the Minor have been met.
Students are encouraged to develop a coherent and academically rigorous course of study for their Minor. For guidance on suitable course selection, please refer to the minor-specific information provided below. Admission to a Minor does not guarantee access to courses required for the Minor. Students with questions should consult with the Advisor or representative of the Faculty offering the chosen Minor.
Courses with Credit/D/Fail (Cr/D/F) standing cannot be used to fulfil the requirement of a Minor. Should a course previously taken as an elective with a Credit or D standing become a requirement for the new program of study, students must consult with an Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Academic Services.
Minor in Arts
Students may apply to have the completion of the requirements for a Minor in the Faculty of Arts noted on their transcript. Students are encouraged to consult a departmental advisor in Arts, and an advisor in the Office of Student Academic Services in the Sauder School of Business, preferably before taking the necessary courses.
Minor in Commerce
The Minor in Commerce is designed to provide students completing a program other than the Bachelor of Commerce with essential business knowledge that complements their primary field of study. This Minor equips students with a solid foundation in business management and key business concepts, enriching their academic experience and expanding their career opportunities.
Enrolment in the Minor in Commerce is limited. Students interested in pursuing a Minor in Commerce should contact their home faculty and consult the UBC Calendar for further information regarding eligibility, course requirements, and application procedures.
Minor in Science
Students may, with approval of a departmental advisor in Science, a senior faculty advisor in the Faculty of Science Dean's Office, and an advisor in the Office of Student Academic Services in the Sauder School of Business, undertake a Minor in Science program in conjunction with their degree program. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with advisors in both faculties before taking the necessary courses. Space in science courses is limited. Admission to a science minor does not guarantee access to courses agreed upon for the minor. Once students complete the required courses, they will have the minor recognized on their transcript.
Concentrations
Bachelor of Commerce students may undertake up to two optional concentrations as a part of their degree. Upon graduation, the designation of the concentration(s) will be applied on the transcript, provided all the requirements are met.
Students are encouraged to develop a coherent and academically rigorous course of study for their Concentration. For guidance on suitable course selection, please refer to the concentration-specific information provided below. Concentrations are an optional component to the degree that students may choose to embark upon. Because the courses that comprise concentrations are elective courses, there is no guarantee that students will be able to enrol in these courses if the courses are full or have other restrictions placed upon them. Students with questions should consult with an Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Academic Services.
Courses with Credit/D/Fail (Cr/D/F) standing cannot be used to fulfil the requirements of a Concentration. Should a course previously taken as an elective with Credit or D standing become a requirement for the new program of study, students must consult with an Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Academic Services.
Sustainability and Social Impact Concentration
The Sustainability and Social Impact Concentration is designed to expose students to the environmental, economic, and social sustainability challenges and opportunities faced by today’s business leaders.
Upon successful completion of the requirements for the Concentration, the notation “Sustainability and Social Impact Concentration” will be added to the transcript after degree completion.
Course requirements
12 credits of sustainability and social impact studies from a variety of both commerce and non-commerce courses1. The 12 credits also count towards fulfillment of elective requirements. If courses completed for the Sustainability and Social Impact concentration overlap with required courses in a student’s chosen option, only one 3-credit course can be counted toward fulfilling both the option and concentration requirement.
1See Faculty website for list of Sustainability courses available to fulfill this requirement.
Business Law Concentration
The Business Law Concentration is designed to provide students with broad exposure to relevant and specific legal topics that underpin and inform the business world. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of the legal landscape that faces businesses and decision makers.
Upon successful completion of the requirements for the Concentration, the notation “Business Law Concentration” will be added to the transcript after degree completion.
Course requirements
Students are required to complete 12 credits as follows:
- 6 credits from the following commerce courses:
COHR_V 433 (3) Employment Law
COMM_V 434 (3) Land Law
- 3 credits from the following courses:
COMM_V 431 (3) Law of Business Organizations and Corporate Governance
LAW_V 459 (3-4) Business Organizations
- 3 credits from any of the following non-commerce courses:
ECON_V 367 (3) Economic Analysis of Law
LASO_V 204 (3) Introduction to Law and Society
LAW_V 316 (3) International Law
LAW_V 334 (3) Introduction to Asian Legal Systems
PHIL_V 331 (3) Business and Professional Ethics
PHIL_V 338 (3-4) Philosophy of Law
The 12 credits also count towards fulfillment of elective requirements in the Bachelor of Commerce. At most 3 credits from courses completed for the Business Law Concentration can be also counted towards satisfying a student’s Option Requirements.
Space in LAW_V courses is limited. Students seeking entry into LAW_V courses are encouraged to plan for a second and third choice.
LAW_V courses completed as part of the concentration cannot be applied towards any future program of study or degree at the Allard School of Law-UBC.
Business Analytics Concentration
The Business Analytics concentration is designed for students looking to enhance their analytical skills and be able to provide organizations with data-driven recommendations to business problems.
Upon successful completion of the requirements for the Concentration, the notation “Business Analytics Concentration” will be added to the transcript after degree completion.
Course requirements
12 credits of business analytics courses approved by the Faculty1.The 12 credits also count towards fulfillment of elective requirements. If courses completed for the Business Analytics concentration overlap with required courses in a student’s chosen option, only one 3-credit course can be counted toward fulfilling both the option and concentration requirement.
1See Faculty website for list of approved business analytics courses available to fulfill this requirement.
International Business Concentration
The International Business Concentration is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of multinational businesses and how such businesses need to work with regulations and people of different nations and cultures.
Upon successful completion of the requirements for the concentration, the notation “International Business Concentration” will be added to the transcript after degree completion.
Course requirements
To complete this concentration, students must:
- participate in an approved international exchange/study abroad program, and
- complete 12 credits of approved internationally oriented courses (Commerce or non-Commerce) including COMM_V 498.
The 12 credits also count towards fulfillment of elective requirements. If courses completed for the International Business concentration overlap with required courses in a student’s chosen option, only one 3-credit course can be counted toward fulfilling both the option and concentration requirement.