Concordia University, Bachelor of Commerce
With over 45 000 students attending Concordia University, it's proud to be located in the multicultural city of Montréal, Québec. This university has more than 120 programs offered for its undergraduate students including the Bachelor of Commerce at the John Molson School of Business. This school prides themselves in their cooperative study program which helps students get a head start in the competitive job market. Members of this program can choose to major from 9 different fields (Accountancy, Business Technology Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain Operations Management).
Grade Requirements
In order to be a successful candidate for the Bachelor of Commerce program at Concordia University, the following grade requirements should be kept in mind.
High Schools:
Courses should have an average of B (mid to high 70s) to be considered.
Required:
English 4U (ENG 4U)
One of the following:
Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV 4U)
Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
International Baccalaureate:
Students must achieve an overall predicted score of 29 points
One of the following:
Higher Level (HL) Mathematics with a predicted grade of 4/7 or higher
Standard Level (SL) Mathematics with a predicted grade of 5/7 or higher
Note: There are no supplementary requirements for this program.
Reflections from Former and Current Students
To help guide our readers who are looking for their ideal university, we asked former and current students who went to Concordia University for its Bachelor of Commerce why they decided this was the right path for them.
Evan Pitchie (BCom '18) decided to go to this program for the following reason:
"I chose the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University because I was completing an International Business concentration in CEGEP and JMSB offered a bachelor's degree with an Intl Business concentration. The building is beautiful and there seemed like there was always something happening at the school. It is also connected to the metro (subway) station so there's no need to go outside, which is super convenient during the winter. I had also heard how that was a great school to learn business (I didn't know much about rankings, it was a lot of hearsay but I'm glad I went)."
Emil Medetov (BCom '21) had another reason to go, which was:
"Concordia is famous for its business school JMSB (John Molson School of Business), and since my major is Accounting I thought JMSB can provide the necessary knowledge and network as well."
We were also curious to know if these students had any advice for those that were interested in going to Concordia University.
An anonymous respondent thought it was important for readers to know that:
"There is a place for you guys, do not stress too much. Pick the major you are interested in and also which you think will take you somewhere. Work regularly, try to really learn/ understand the logic of the courses. I remember my first day like yesterday. Time flies. Also, being a student in downtown Montreal introduces you to real life. All kinds of people and cultures. Enjoy the ride!"
Additionally, Evan Pitchie (BCom '18) wanted to share a couple of tips for students starting their post-secondary journey:
"Depending on your program your grades might not matter that much. Our current education system is set up in a way where grades mainly demonstrate your ability to memorize information. I went into business and I knew I didn't want to work for a company that would evaluate me based on grades because business is about the value you are able to contribute, not how much information you can write on paper. I met some book smart people that are not able to apply that knowledge in real life.
Get involved in something. don't just go to school and go home. Join a club or a non-profit, compete in something, participate in town halls, go to conferences. This is where you meet people and this is where you get to practice some of the things you learn in class and valuable life lessons. Concordia has a ton of extracurricular activities. If you have an interest in something and there's no club for it, you can create it and get some funding to get started
Listen to your body, manage your time, and manage your stress. What's the point of studying like crazy if you end up sick in the process. During the exam period, which is very saddening, there are frequently ambulances being called because a student collapsed in the library or during the exam. Often due to high stress, lack of sleep, or both. There's no rush to graduate, so take care of your mind and your body so that you stay sharp."
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Written by Shabithah Varatharajan