International Business (BComm)

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Degree

Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)

Faculty

John Molson School of Business

Program type

Major, Minor

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Duration

3 to 4 years

Start term

Fall, Winter

Experiential learning

Co-op

Why study International Business?

Reserve a seat in our business class, and you’ll be prepared to work anywhere in the world.

International Business students study commerce with a global perspective. In addition to examining management, marketing and finance in international contexts, courses draw insights from experts in the fields of politics, economics, and sociology.

You’ll acquire international street sense, adapting business models to differing workplaces, planning for cross-border tax, banking or legal issues, understanding trade dispute contexts, or addressing cultural sensitivities in global marketing campaigns.

Opportunities to practise real cultural exchanges exist inside and outside the classroom. Montreal, a multilingual and multicultural city, is the perfect place to pick up a second (or third) language. And John Molson School of Business students hail from more than 100 countries: nearly a fifth are francophone and a quarter speak a language other than English or French as their mother tongue.

International Business will allow you to do business in the global marketplace, make ethical decisions in an international context, and motivate consumers from different cultures.

Program highlights

                Opportunities to travel and study internationally through the John Molson International Exchange program, Community Empowerment Education Development (CEED), and the International Community Outreach Program
Unique program as the Major courses are multidisciplinary, including courses in Management and Political Science

Special funding for out-of-province students

Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.

Undergraduate applicants

Program structure

Program options

A Bachelor of Commerce degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background. All John Molson School of Business students follow a core business curriculum coupled with a John Molson School of Business major, which may be combined with a minor in another discipline or any combination of elective courses that interest them.

Core business courses (48 credits)
International Business major courses (24 credits)
Electives (18 credits) which may include a business minor (12 credits)

A Minor in International Business (12 credits) is only available to John Molson School of Business students already in the program. A minor will fulfil the 12 elective credits in your BComm and complement your major field of study.

See the full degree requirements in the Undergraduate Calendar

Courses

See the core courses

See the International Business courses

Co-op program

The Co-op program offers you a practical approach to learning about exporting goods and services. During your paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks, you have the opportunity to deal with the challenges of a complex multicultural and multilingual marketplace, and are exposed to the legal implications of operating within a global environment.

Work terms make it possible for you to:

Perform on-site audits of international standards procedures and implementation
Study the implications and repercussions of international policy change on domestic and international markets
Source, allocate and distribute local and international industrial materials
Make short- and long-term forecasts for product sales and competition in key markets

Learn more about the Co-op program

United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.

Get the full details about U.S. loan eligibility and requirements

Admission criteria

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements

Quebec CEGEP: 27 overall, 26.5 math
- Pre-university:
  - Average of 26.5 from Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra
  - Applicants are eligible for admission once they have completed at least one of these two math courses. The other must be completed during the first year at Concordia.
  - Strongly recommended that applicants complete both courses at CEGEP
- Professional/technical:
  - Those completing a technical DEC in a business-related field may be eligible for admission.
  - Students who have completed Calculus I and/or Linear Algebra must achieve an average of 26.5 in mathematics.
  - Student without Calculus 1 or Linear Algebra, must have achieved a minimum of 75% in Secondary 5 Math (SN, TS or MATH 536). Your high school transcripts must be included with your application. If admitted, you will be required to complete all missing prerequisite courses as elective credits at John Molson.
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
High School: B overall, B in math
- One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- ACT or SAT is not required
- AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math
- Accepted math: Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
Baccalauréat français: 13 overall, 13 in math
- Required courses:
  - Première : Spécialité mathématiques
  - Terminale : Mathématiques complémentaires (Spécialité mathématiques recommended)
- Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CC, C in math or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Students without A-level math may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
University transfers (internal): 2.7 overall, 2.7 in math
- At least two of the following (or have exemptions): ECON 201, ECON 203
- MATH 208 and MATH 209 (or have exemptions)
- Additional information on Internal Degree Transfer
University transfer (external): B- overall, B- in math
- Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Computer Literacy

You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

Application deadlines

It’s not too late to apply

Some undergraduate programs are still accepting applications for fall 2024.

Check program availability

FALL TERM

March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

WINTER

November 1 is the deadline to apply for winter term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by September 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Not all programs are available for winter term entry. Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.

We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.

After your degree

Our degree is versatile, opening up many careers paths, including:

International human resource manager
Trader/market specialist
Business development manager
Import/export manager

Learn more about international business careers at Career Management Services

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