Bachelor of commerce (co-operative) (B.Comm.(Co-op.)) | Faculty of Business Administration

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Combine exciting classroom learning and real-world business experience with Memorial’s bachelor of commerce (co-operative) (B.Comm.(Co-op.)). Students alternate academic semesters with work placements in industry, applying classroom studies to real-world settings and developing practical skills for today’s business environment.

Common first year (Business One) for all undergraduates
45 courses (135 credit hours)
Structured and full-time (normally completed in five years)
Work terms (We have a 100 per cent placement rate for work terms!)
Professional development
Study abroad and experiential learning opportunities
Experiential learning opportunities
Study abroad options
Options to focus your studies

Our B.Comm.(Co-op.) was the first business degree in Canada to be accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL).

Ready to apply?

To join our B.Comm.(Co-op.) program, you must first complete Business One. In the video below, listen to Ben, an advisor with the Faculty of Business Administration, as he guides you through the application process for the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program.

The B.Comm.(Co-op.) is a competitive-entry program. Meeting the minimum admission requirements doesn’t guarantee you’ll be accepted.

Students must apply for entry into the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program after completing Business One. They must have completed all Business One (10 courses) courses with an overall average of at least 65 per cent. In addition to the 65% overall average in Business One courses, they must have an average of at least 60 per cent over the last 30 credit hours completed and demonstrate that they can successfully complete 15 credit hours in one semester with an acceptable performance.

A minimum of 15 credit hours must be completed at Memorial.

Click here for admission regulations.

Be sure to check the application deadlines on the Admissions page.

Embedded professional development

Students will complete three non-credit, professional development seminars. These seminars, delivered in partnership with Gardiner Centre, complement academic programming and help prepare students to succeed in the workforce.

B.Comm.(Co-op.) students will also complete BUSI 300W: Business Co-operative Education Professional Development Seminars, which are specific to work term preparation.

Academic advice

Check out our academic advising page for information on program planning. Click to download a B.Comm.(Co-op.) program planning worksheet.
Reach out to our team in the Academic Programs Office with your questions by email: busihelp@mun.ca.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Click here to review some common questions about the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program.

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