Ontario Tech University, Bachelor of Commerce

Located in Oshawa, Ontario, Ontario Tech University is home to over 10 000 students. Its Bachelor of Commerce program is offered in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology. The goal of this four-year program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of important business functions, as well as current systems technologies. Members of the Commerce program have the option to major in five areas, including Accounting, Organizational and Human Resources Management, Technology Management, Finance, and Marketing. There are several societies and clubs that students can get involved with such as the Business and IT Society, DECA and the Ontario Tech Accounting Association.

Grade Requirements 

Reflections from Former and Current Students

"It was close to home. Comparatively a new university with growing fame. Tuitions were reasonable versus other universities. Friends of mine studied there and had great experiences.
But most of all. Now looking back I am glad I chose OTU because I was considered a person, not a number. Their small class sizes enabled us for a meaningful discussion between classmates and so on and so forth."

Meanwhile, Bryan Singh (BCom, '15) had the following opinion: 
"I chose UOIT over other universities for the fact that it was advertised as technology-based. With the world moving towards a stronger emphasis on technology, it seemed like the best choice for my future. Furthermore, it was a relatively new school that was in the media recently about accolades they were achieving at the time. Finally, proximity to home helped with my decision a lot too."

Lastly, an anonymous respondent had this to say:
"I decided to choose OntarioTech as I was looking at efficiency and cost benefits. Its tuition was not as bad and I was living at home so the commute was extremely efficient for me along with the financial aid when you are above a certain average you will get a good amount as an entrance scholarship. Therefore it was very cost-efficient, I had peers who loved the environment and were able to work and go to university which I was interested in."

We also asked students if they had any advice for those looking to apply for this program.
Abbas Syed (BCom '24) thinks our readers should know that:
"To be honest my biggest advice is to make sure you do something you truly enjoy and can make a career out of and don't stress. Go with your gut feeling and stand by it!"

Bryan Singh (BCom, '15) wanted to share: 
"Do your research! Ask current students and alumni what their experience is at the university. Take a trip to the university and if possible, ask to sit in on a lecture or class you're interested in. Research where the graduates are working now. Also, review Maclean's university rankings."

Mashid Bessed (BCom, '19) believes it's important to know that:
"Know what is your interest and what wows you when you talk about it. What subjects really make you stay awake nights and days to learn more about and you can't get enough of it. And then discover the avenues that those subjects can lead you in the society and their employ abilities when you are done with that field of studies. And then decide which field is for you. Also don't worry if you made a mistake with your choices, just make sure you enjoy any field you chose and you can almost always make the switch." 

Resources 

• Mashid Bessed 
  
• Bryan Singh  
  
• Abbas Syed  
  

• OntarioTech University Homepage

• Bachelor of Commerce

• Faculty of Business and IT

Written by Shabithah Varatharajan