The Telfer BCom Experience
Pursue your purpose and career goals through the Telfer Honours Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). As a Telfer BCom student, you’ll gain access to several experiential learning opportunities, including CO-OP placements, case competitions, capstone courses, exchanges and more. These experiences build your career skills and help you get the most out of your time at Telfer.
You’ll start your BCom degree with common core courses to build a foundation in each major field of business, including marketing, financial management, business analytics, and human resources management.
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Program structure
Choose from the following BCom degree structures:
- One option
- Two options (e.g., Finance and Marketing)
- One business option + a minor from another faculty
- One specialization
- One option + microprogram
- Joint programs
Customize your studies by choosing from our business options, specializations or a joint program. Learn more about each area of study and its corresponding career opportunities:
Options
Microprograms
Joint options
Potential careers
An undergraduate degree in business opens doors to a variety of career roles, such as:
- Accountant
- Business analyst
- Digital marketing strategist
- Entrepreneur
- Financial advisor
- Healthcare analyst
- International trade specialist
- Management consultant
- Project manager
- Public affairs lobbyist
- Risk and investment analyst
- Talent acquisition specialist
Discover the career possibilities in each business field to learn about what you can do with your studies.
Why the Telfer BCom?
Career Centre
Every year, the Telfer Career Centre hosts over 220 workshops, development programs and networking events for you to sharpen your skills and make meaningful connections. If you have any questions about your career path, you can be paired with career counsellors who offer guidance and support.
The Career Centre hosts annual networking events where 20+ employers are ready to talk to you about possible employment opportunities, like “Telfer Connects” and “Telfer Networks.”
hosted by the Telfer Career Centre
each year.
Professional development
CO-OP and Connexions programs
The CO-OP and the Career Centre’s Connexions programs give you an edge in the job market by providing opportunities to work in your field of study before graduating. Through the CO-OP program, you can apply for hundreds of jobs, interview with employers right on campus, and get matched with an employer for a four-month paid work term. Through the Connexions program, you earn a full course’s worth of credit as you complete an unpaid internship one day a week during one term. With a host of positions in sectors ranging from technology to public sector, from professional services industry to the real estate market, Telfer’s network of employers offers excellent opportunities to gain valuable work experience, both within and outside of Ottawa.
Mentorship
Telfer offers different mentorship programs, including the Peer Mentoring Program, in which first-year students are paired with upper-year students for support during their transition to university, and our Executive Mentorship Program, which gives third- and fourth-year students a chance to meet with successful professionals for informal guidance throughout the school year.
Meet this year’s peer mentors.
Telfer Workshop Initiative
The Telfer Workshop Initiative gives National Capital Region students enrolled in Grade 11 and 12, Secondary 4 and 5 students, and CÉGEP a glimpse into different areas of business. This initiative, which is provided free of charge during the school year (October to May), is run in partnership with BCom professors, students and alumni, as well as our industry partners and the Student Services Centre. Programming is based on our partners’ availability.
Extra-curricular involvement
Student clubs and associations
As a BCom student, you can join Telfer clubs and attend the various events they host each year. These clubs are run by students who want to make a positive difference in the lives of students and their community. Whether you choose to serve on a club’s event planning committee, diligently attend meetings as a club member, or simply enjoy a few different club events, you’ll gain opportunities to expand your network and learn so much!
Case competitions
Case competitions encourage students to work together in small teams to solve a business problem and quickly create a strategy. The team then competes against teams from other business schools across Canada by presenting their strategy to a panel of judges. Participation in case competitions can help you build exceptional analytical, collaborative, and communication skills, while having fun and meeting potential employers.
Entrepreneurship opportunities
Are you interested in starting your own business or joining a local startup? Telfer can provide you with the support you need to take you down this exciting path!
The Telfer Entrepreneurs’ Club hosts an annual Elevator Pitch Competition where you can pitch your business idea to win thousands of dollars.
The uOttawa Entrepreneurship Hub offers entrepreneurship workshops, boot camps, mentorship and certification. It can also help you meet incredible mentors, find potential business partners and sharpen your leadership skills. The Hub even sponsors a four-month program called Startup Garage, through which the University provides you with funds, workspace, mentorship, and training to help you get your business idea off the ground.
International exchange
Today’s business world is global. Gain international experience by going on an international exchange to one of Telfer’s 60 partner universities across five continents. During your exchange, you’ll study in another country for one to two terms while meeting new friends and exploring the world! There are even some exchange programs that allow you to get a second degree at an overseas school after studying there for a year.
from around the world
to choose from
for international exchange.
The City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa, which is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in Canada, is also full of business opportunities and perks! When you’re not on campus, you can explore Ottawa’s incredible museums, parks, restaurants and festivals.
- Ottawa is the capital of Canada, a leading G7 country, home to many of the nation’s top decision-makers, as well as many key government departments.
- Ottawa is also a major tech business hub, with companies like Shopify, IBM, Nokia, Adobe, and SurveyMonkey having offices in the city.
- The main campus of the University of Ottawa is located right in the centre of downtown Ottawa, and is a five-minute walk from Parliament Hill, the Rideau Centre mall, and the historic ByWard Market.
- The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, is right next to campus and can be seen from several of our buildings.
- With over 35 music, food, sports and cultural festivals happening year-round, there’s always something to do in Ottawa.
Explore the campus
Become a student for a day
Explore the main campus of the University of Ottawa and learn more about the Bachelor of Commerce and the Telfer School of Management, while you experience a typical day in the life of a Telfer student. Sign up to be a student for a day!
Attend an Open House
Visit the University of Ottawa on a day set aside just for you! Register to attend an upcoming Open House in the fall or spring to get to know the campus, faculty, staff and current students.
Tour the Desmarais Building
Learn more about the building where you’ll spend the most time as a uOttawa business student. Participate in events, meet up with classmates, and attend lectures in DMS.
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Parents and guardians FAQ
Many resources are offered by the Student Academic Success Service (SASS) to support uOttawa students in achieving their academic and professional goals. SASS helps students improve their academic writing and develop better study methods.
A vast number of financial resources are available to help students understand financial planning and funding options, an important aspect of getting a university education.
Fees are based on the total number of units students will have completed by the end of the term. View a breakdown of tuition fees by program.
Read about a number of our undergraduate scholarships and bursaries by using the Online Scholarships and Bursaries tool. Telfer students have over 100 scholarships offered just for them.
The University of Ottawa Health and Wellness service offers a comprehensive range of services and programs. Professionally trained counsellors provide emotional and psychological support to all students who may feel overwhelmed by stress or would like to speak with someone.
See the programs offered by Protection Services and how to reach the department in case of an emergency.
The uOttawa Housing Services has a list of residences available to move into and resources for an easy transition.
The uOttawa 24/7 Dining Hall offers a wide variety of food options and access to five-day or seven-day meal plans.
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