Commerce – Bridge

General information and admission requirements

The Commerce – Bridge program provides students with the opportunity to apply the diploma or degree they have already earned toward a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree at UOIT. Admission is competitive and possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. 

Graduates with a two-year Ontario college business diploma (or equivalent)

Graduates who have a two-year Ontario college business diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average on a 4.3 scale) are eligible to take the five core bridge courses that make up the Commerce – Bridge. Upon successful completion, students may then proceed to the third year of the honours Bachelor of Commerce program.

Students who have a two-year diploma in Accounting , Human Resources Management , or Marketing  have the opportunity to apply to major in the relevant field during the Bridge program.

Graduates with an Ontario college non-business diploma

Graduates with an Ontario college non-business diploma with a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average on a 4.3 scale) are eligible for admission to the Commerce – Bridge program. This program requires students to complete the five bridge courses (which can be accomplished in one semester). Upon successful completion of the Bridge program with a 2.0 GPA (C average on a 4.3 scale) in each course, students are eligible to enter into the third year of the honours Bachelor of Commerce program.

Bridge courses

• BUSI 1010U – Critical Thinking and Ethics
• BUSI 1101U – Financial Accounting
• BUSI 1915U – Business Math I
• BUSI 2311U – Organizational Behaviour
• BUSI 2401U – Finance I

After Bridge completion

Students who successfully complete the Bridge, are eligible to enter into third year of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree program. The program map below outlines the courses students in the Commerce program will be required to complete. Note: The program map is subject to change and it is suggested that interested students consult the Faculty of Business and Information Technology for specific details.

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – program map

Year 3

Year 4