The joint degrees of Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative) (B.Comm. (Co-op.)) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) can be completed in five years, although careful planning is required. Students must complete a minimum of 150 credit hours and will graduate with both degrees at the same convocation.

This program is designed to provide students with valuable work experience to complement knowledge learned in the classroom. The co-operative component alternates academic study terms with periods of full-time employment, equating to one full year of work experience.

These work terms may be in industry, government or other organizations and give students an opportunity to apply classroom learning while developing professional networks and gaining valuable, practical experience for today’s business environment. With a 100% placement rate for co-operative business work terms, graduates of the program gain a diverse set of skills and abilities that make them sought-after employees.

Students are encouraged to seek academic advice early in their program by contacting the Faculty's Academic Programs Office.

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• Admission requirements - entry to Business One
• Your first year - Business One
• Admission requirements - entry to B.Comm.(co-op)
• Advanced standing - Current Memorial and transfer students
• Sample courses

Structure of the degree

Students should follow the academic and work term schedule outlined in the Calendar.

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Admission requirements - entry to Business One

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:

New Memorial students

You may apply for admission into Business One directly from high school. To apply, indicate the Faculty of Business Administration as your faculty and Business One as your program of study in the appropriate place on the university application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty from high school is subject to meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University and admissibility into Mathematics 1000, 1005, 1090 or 109 A/B.

Once admitted to the university, you should email the Office of the Registrar to request the BA be added to your student record as a secondary program.

Current Memorial students

If you are a current Memorial University student you should declare Business One by emailing the Office of the Registrar.

Transfer students

If you are a transfer applicant, you can select Business One when you apply for admission. To apply, indicate the Faculty of Business Administration as your faculty and Business One as your program of study in the appropriate place on the university application for admission.

If you have already submitted your application for admission, you can contact the Office of the Registrar and ask to have Business One added to your application.

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Your first year - Business One

Considering the joint B.Comm.(co-op) and BA degree? Have a look at the courses that you will need to complete as part of Business One before you can apply for the B.Comm.(co-op) portion of your degree.

In order to fit the requirements of both degrees within a five-year period, it is strongly recommended that non-business elective courses be selected to meet specific BA requirements.

This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.

1. Selection of a mathematics course depends on your background and ability. Students should refer to the math course criteria chart prior to selecting a first-semester course. Math 1000 or 1005 is required for the bachelor of commerce (co-operative) program. Students may take Math 1090 in the fall semester and Math 1000 or 1005 in the winter semester, or Math 1000 or 1005 in the fall semester and a bachelor of arts (BA) core requirements course in the winter semester.
   
   
2. These courses may be taken in any order in either semester.
   
   
3. For the BA, students must complete a minimum of six credit hours in the study of a single language, other than English. Students whose first language is not English and who do not meet the standards for entry into regular first-year English courses may use English 1020 and 1021 to fulfill this requirement. Such students are permitted to complete up to an additional six credit hours in Department of English Critical Reading and Writing courses at the 1000 level in order to fulfill the Critical Reading and Writing Requirement. 
   
   
4. Business 1000 may be taken in either semester.
   
   
5. By the end of your first year, you should discuss your program with the head of the department of your intended BA major program to make sure that the required courses will be available within the constraints of course scheduling and prerequisites.

Further assistance

For assistance with course selection and program information, contact the Faculty of Business Administration's Academic Programs Office.

For additional program information, visit the Faculty of Business Administration.

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Admission requirements - entry to B.Comm.(co-op)

Upon completion of the Business One courses, you must apply for admission into the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program. To be eligible for admission you must complete the following 10 courses (30 credit hours) with an overall average of at least 65%:

• BUSI 1000: Introduction to Business in Society
• ECON 1010: Introduction to Microeconomics
• ECON 1020: Introduction to Macroeconomics
• MATH 1000: Calculus I or MATH 1005: Calculus for Business
• Six credit hours in English, three credit hours of which may be replaced by any critical reading and writing (CRW) course at Memorial
• 12 additional credit hours in non-business electives

In addition to the 65% overall average in Business One courses, you must have an overall average of at least 60% on your most recent 30 credit hours to meet admission requirements and also successfully complete at least one semester of at least 15 credit hours prior to admission. Admission into the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program is competitive and limited.

To apply for the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program, you will need to apply as a “Current Memorial student” on the university application for admission. Ensure you select the appropriate entry term (Fall for Term 1 and 3 or Winter for Term 2) and select “Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative) – Beyond Business One” as your academic program.

Interested students should meet with an academic advisor within the Faculty of Business Administration.

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Advanced standing (for current Memorial and transfer students)

Current Memorial University students and transfer students from another post-secondary institution may apply for admission with advanced standing to Terms 1, 2 or 3. Admission with advanced standing beyond Business One is competitive and limited. We recommend that current and transfer students consult with an academic advisor within the Faculty of Business Administration to determine their pathway of admission into the program.

Transfer applicants must complete a minimum of five courses (15 credit hours) at Memorial University prior to admission into the B.Comm.(Co-op.) program.

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Sample courses

BUSI 2220 - Personal and Business Branding with Social Media
BUSI 3310 - Organizational Behaviour

You should contact the Faculty's Academic Programs Office for academic advising early in your program.

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