Combined Major in Business and Computer Science
The BCom Combined Major in Business and Computer Science is a specialization program within the larger Bachelor of Commerce Major. Also referred to as BUCS, this program will give you the technical background and understanding you need to apply IT solutions in a business context and use them to develop opportunities for growth.
Interested in applying to the Combined Major in Business and Computer Science (BUCS)?
Complete the BUCS application online before the June 2 deadline for 2025W!
Degree requirements for year 1 entry in 2022W or later
We encourage you to make use of the BCom course planning worksheets as much as possible for the duration of your degree. We also encourage you to consult with academic advisors to develop a comprehensive academic plan that aligns with your academic goals and ensures timely progression towards degree completion, particularly if you are considering a reduced course load. Academic advisors can offer valuable insights and assistance in selecting courses, managing course loads, and navigating potential challenges in course registration (https://calendly.com/bcom-ugo-advising)
Continuation in the BCom program
A winter session average of ≥60% based on all courses attempted from September to April is required to continue in the program at all year levels. For more information, please see our Academic Standing page.
Are you a transfer student? Review the page linked below:
New Promotion Requirements in 2024W'Year Level' is labelled as 'Class Standing' in Workday Student. Your Class Standing is automatically updated on Workday Student based on these new promotion requirements. We recommend reviewing the information carefully and referring to our program planning sheets to help track your progress.Go to Program Planning Sheets >> |
| Class Standing 1 / First Year | ||
| ECON_V 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON_V 102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| COMM_V 101 | Business Fundamentals | 3 |
| COMM_V 105 | Values, Ethics, and Community | 3 |
| COMM_V 192 | Management and Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| COMM_V 196 A minimum grade of 60% is required. | Business Communications I | 3 |
| MATH_V 100 or equivalent | Differential Calculus with Applications | 3 |
| MATH_V 101 | Integral Calculus with Applications | 3 |
| CPSC_V 110 | Computation, Programs, and Programming | 4 |
| CPSC_V 121 | Models of Computation | 4 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
| Class Standing 2 / Second Year | ||
| COMM_V 202 | Career Fundamentals | 1 |
| COMM_V 190 | Introduction to Quantitative Decision Making | 3 |
| COMM_V 191 | Application of Statistics in Business | 3 |
| COMM_V 205 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| COMM_V 293 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| COMM_V 294 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| COMM_V 295 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| COMM_V 298 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| CPSC_V 210 | Software Construction | 4 |
| CPSC_V 213 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 4 |
| CPSC_V 221 | Basic Algorithms and Data Structures | 4 |
| Total Credits | 34 |
Transfer students should go here for important details on their course planning.
| Class Standing 3 / Third Year | ||
| COMM_V 203 | Managing the Employment Relationship | 3 |
| COMM_V 204 | Logistics and Operations Management | 3 |
| COMM_V 296 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| COMM_V 396 A minimum grade of 60% is required | Business Communications II | 3 |
| COMM_V 438 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
| CPSC_V 304 | Introduction to Relational Databases | 3 |
| CPSC_V 310 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 4 |
| CPSC_V 320 | Intermediate Algorithm Design and Analysis | 3 |
| One of the following CPSC courses: | ||
| CPSC_V 313 CPSC_V 317 CPSC_V 319 CPSC_V 322 CPSC_V 330 CPSC_V 340 CPSC_V 344 | Computer Hardware and Operating Systems Introduction to Computer Networking Software Engineering Project Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3/4 |
| Elective COMM_V or non-COMM_V elective at any level | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 31/32 | |
Transfer students should go here for important details on their course planning.
| Class Standing 4 / Fourth Year | ||
| COMM_V 335 | Information Systems Technology and Development | 3 |
| COMM_V 393 | Commercial Law | 3 |
| COMM_V 394 | Environment, Society, and Government | 3 |
| COMM_V 400 | Capstone Experience | 1 |
| COMM_V 436 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| COMM_V 491 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| One of the following COMM courses: | ||
COMM_V 336 | Introduction to Digital Business CIO Strategies (formerly COMM 486N) Business Telecommunications Business Technology Management course (400-level) excluding COMM 437 | 3 |
| One of CPSC_V 300 level or higher | 3 | |
| Two of CPSC_V 400 level or higher | 6 | |
| Elective - COMM_V or non-COMM_V elective at any level | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
Completing your degree
Once you have fulfilled your BCom degree requirements, it’s time to apply to graduate. Note that if you achieve a winter session average below 60% in your final year, you will be permitted to graduate, but a notation of ‘Failed Year’ will appear on your academic transcript for that session.
Continuation in the BCom program
If you have not completed all of your requirements for graduation, you may still continue in the next winter session, remaining in Year 4, provided your winter session average is greater than or equal to 60% on all courses attempted from September to April. You must achieve the minimum 60% continuation requirement by the end of the current winter session in April. When planning your studies, keep in mind that you must complete all of your degree requirements within six years of entering the program.
Making travel plans
Your exam schedule will be available midway through the term of study. If you are making advance travel plans before the exam schedule is published, assume that you may be writing your last exam on the last possible date and time during the exam week. The Office of Student Academic Services will not grant concessions due to conflicting travel arrangements.