Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degrees
The business degree program at Fanshawe’s Lawrence Kinlin School of Business offers the best of both worlds – theoretical knowledge paired with practical hands-on learning. Our Honours Bachelor of Commerce business degree will provide you with the tools and skills needed to succeed in the business specialization you choose, and will also provide exactly what today’s employers are looking for – strategic thinkers who can hit the ground running.
Why choose a business degree at Fanshawe?
Small Class Sizes = Greater Faculty Interaction
Competitions, Cases & Collaborative Projects
Live Client & Paid Co-op Work Experience
Progressive Learning Spaces
Pathway to Graduate Programs
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Hear from a Business Degree Student
“I took the Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources degree directly from high school and completed my co-op work term as a Human Resources Assistant. I chose this program because of its practically-driven nature. As a student, the program has provided me with the chance to grow my network and meet like-minded people working in the field. When I graduate, I’ll also be ready to pursue the HRPA Certification.”
Nam, Graduate
Business degree entry points
Fanshawe’s business degree is designed with flexible entry in mind. There are three different ways students can enter a business degree:
1. Start the business degree directly from high school.
This pathway begins in the September following your high school graduation.
2. Start the business degree following the completion of a two-year business diploma.
This pathway is for business diploma students who want to ladder into the third year of the business degree program in the same specialization which starts in May after completing the diploma. Students will graduate with an Ontario College Diploma and Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree in just four years.
3. Start the business degree following the completion of a three-year business administration advanced diploma.
This pathway is for business administration advanced diploma students who want to ladder into the final year of the business degree program in the same specialization which starts in May after completing the advanced diploma. Students will graduate with an Ontario College Advanced Diploma and Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree in just four years.
Part-time, online advanced diploma completion option available! Fanshawe is also proud to offer a part-time online completion option for business administration advanced diploma graduates. Students will graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree in only two additional years of online study. To review progression maps and courses:
- Part-Time Online Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Part-Time Online Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)
- Part-Time Online Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
- Part-Time Online Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
Detailed business degree pathway information:
- Business - Accounting pathway to Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Business - Marketing pathway to Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing)
- Business - Human Resources Management pathway to Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management)
- Business pathway to Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
Are you a student from another college?
No problem! The above pathways can still work for you, only you may require a few additional courses. To find out what courses you’ll need for entry into our business degree program, search transfers at ONTransfer.ca.
Business Degree Specializations
When you apply to a business degree program on OCAS, you’ll be required to choose a specialization: Accounting, Digital Marketing, Human Resources Management or Management. Although this is required, please note that this degree program has a common first year, and you will have the option to change your specialization before your second year of study without extending the length of the program. If you want to learn more about different areas of specialization, check out our business careers blog.
Accounting
Career Options:
Staff Accountant, Auditor, Controller, Financial Analyst, Taxation Specialist
Sample Courses:
Financial Accounting, Management Accountant, Personal Taxation, Corporate Taxation, Auditing
Professional Designation Roadmap:
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Digital Marketing
Career Options:
Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing Manager, Advertising Coordinator, SEO Specialist, Product Marketing Manager, Marketing Research Analyst
Sample Courses:
Brand Management and Media Integration, Strategic Website Management, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Metrics and analysis
Professional Certification Roadmap:
Google Digital Marketing and many more
Human Resources Management
Career Options:
Human Resources Generalist, Recruiter, Compensation Analyst, Benefits Administrator, Payroll Specialist, Labour Relations Manager
Sample Courses:
Talent Acquisition, Employee and Labour Relations, Workplace Health and Safety, Compensation, Pension and Benefits, Training and Development
Professional Designation Roadmap:
Management
Career Options:
Account Manager, Business Consultant, Sales Manager, Warehouse Manager, Store Manager, Management Trainee, Supervisor
Sample Courses:
Managing Performance, Leading by Design, Not for Profit Management, Leaders and leadership, Managing Customer Relationships
Professional Designation Roadmap:
How does our business degree work?
Business Degree Admission Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to all post-secondary programs is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. For the business degree, you’ll also require one English 12U with a minimum final grade of 65 AND one Math 12U (Math Advanced Functions, Math Calculus and Vectors or Math Data Management) with a minimum final grade of 65, PLUS four additional 12U or 12M courses. The final minimum average required is 65 based on the highest six 12U or 12M courses.
Business Degree Duration
Four years of full-time, in-class study plus your paid co-op work term.
Direct Entry from High School
| Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Level 1 | Academic Level 2 | Break |
| Academic Level 3 | Academic Level 4 | Break |
| Academic Level 5 | Academic Level 6 | Break |
| Academic Level 7 | Co-op | Co-op |
| Academic Level 8 |
Two-Year Diploma Transfer (Advanced Standing)
| Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Level 4 Bridging Term | ||
| Academic Level 5 | Academic Level 6 | Break |
| Academic Level 7 | Co-op | Co-op |
| Academic Level 8 |
Three-Year Advanced Diploma Transfer (Advanced Standing)
| Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Level 6 Bridging Term | ||
| Academic Level 7 | Co-op | Co-op |
| Academic Level 8 |
Business Degree Credential
Upon successful completion of the four-year business degree program, you’ll graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Fanshawe College.
Business Degree Cost
The approximate cost of the business degree program is $32,000 for Canadian students. To review the full tuition breakdown, visit a business degree specialization program page on our website (linked above).
Business Degree Pathways
One of the unique pathway opportunities Fanshawe is proud to offer its students is the option to study a semester abroad on exchange at one of our partner universities. You will gain international learning experience without extending the length of your program and paying only your Fanshawe tuition. You may even qualify for a study abroad bursary to help with additional expenses.
You can also pathway into a graduate program with a college degree just as you would with a university degree. You still have to meet the minimum requirements of the graduate program that you choose, either a university Master’s degree or a college Graduate Certificate, but your Fanshawe Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree generally meets the requirements of many business graduate pathways.
Gain Practical Experience
"I chose the business degree in digital marketing because practical experience was important to me when deciding on my education, and this degree program had a co-op opportunity to gain the valuable real-world experience I was looking for. I'm currently in my 8-month co-op as a marketing assistant where I not only apply my skills but also learn from industry experts and gain a comprehensive understanding of a genuine work environment. Classroom theory is undoubtedly crucial. I enjoyed the small class sizes and how the professors were industry experts who took the time to know you by name and made themselves available when needed. Overall, Fanshawe's Lawrence Kinlin School of Business has made me feel very supported throughout my educational journey and I would highly recommend their programs to others looking to get into business."
Emma Z., Student
Business degree career opportunities
Your Fanshawe business degree will set you up for success in the business career you choose to specialize in. Choosing a specific career in business can be a challenge, but we’ve written the following blog posts to help you learn more about the career opportunities our business degree will open doors to:
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