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Charlie Spiring [BComm(Hons)/80] earned his bachelor of commerce (hons) at UM with a major in accounting and finance. He is the founder and CEO of Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, Canada’s top wealth advisory firm.
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“Success is not defined by the end result. Success is defined by your actions along the way.”
-Charlie Spiring
Experience the Asper difference
Program details
Think of the Bachelor of Commerce as a solid foundation. Our program gives you what you need to know, along with plenty of opportunities to explore what interests you.
Expected duration: 4+ years
The Bachelor of Commerce degree provides a broad-based general business education and the opportunity to specialize in one or two majors.
Students admitted to the Asper School of Business are required to complete 120 credit hours to complete the Bachelor of Commerce degree. The 120 credit hours are divided into five components:
- Track 1: All students must complete the specified Track 1 course requirements. These courses are usually done in the first year of the program.
- Core courses: All students are required to complete the core, which consists of 54 credit hours of specified mandatory courses from all four departments in Asper as well as courses taught by other departments. The majority of the core courses are taken in Years 2 and 3 of the program.
- Double major: The program allows students to major in two disciplines. Students will normally choose one or two majors at the beginning of the third year of the program, following completion of many of the core courses, which introduce the disciplines that students can major in.
- Options: A required number of business courses taught by Asper. Students are required to complete 15 credit hours of options. Options can supplement your major, or you may prefer to broaden your educational base by selecting business courses from other majors.
- Electives: 12 credit hours of courses from faculties other than Asper.
Students are required to obtain a degree grade point average of 2.00 or better on the 120 credit hours and have passing grades on all 120 credit hours.
Sample course offerings
- GMGT 3300: Commercial Law (3 credit hours)
- POLS 3250: International Political Economy (3 credit hours)
- NATV 3120: Exploring Indigenous Economic Perspectives (3 credit hours)
- MKT 3246: Sustainability Marketing (3 credit hours)
- SCM 2160: Supply Chain and Operations Management Financial Accounting (3 credit hours)
- FIN 3460: Financial Markets and Institutions (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Learning beyond the classroom
Co-op opportunities
Before you graduate, you have a chance to explore different career paths, professions, industries, companies, majors and build a professional network to kick-start your career.
International exchange opportunities
Stand out to future employers with international study experience. Living abroad expands your horizons and demonstrates that you’re willing to take risks and solve problems under challenging circumstances.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Asper Bachelor of Commerce program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
Asper also gives individual consideration to students who meet some requirements for admission but may not have academically competitive marks because of reasons beyond their control.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Admission into the Bachelor of Commerce program is academically competitive and within the discretion of the Asper School of Business.
How to apply
Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130
Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the "Start or continue your application" button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents.
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Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
Program inquiries
Asper School of Business - Undergraduate Program Office
Room 268 Drake Centre
181 Freedman Crescent
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V4 Canada
Phone: 204-474-6388
B_Comm@umanitoba.ca