Elective Requirements

Electives are courses that students can choose to take as part of their degree pro gram but that are not specifically required by the pro gram's core curriculum. These courses offer students the flexibility to explore interests outside of their major or to delve deeper into specific areas within their field of study.

Key points about electives include:

Electives allow students to tailor their academic experience to their interests, career goals, or academic strengths. They can choose from a wide range of courses offered by UBC , including those in different departments or disciplines.

Electives provide opportunities for students to explore subjects beyond their major, potentially discovering new passions or gaining interdisciplinary perspectives. They can also help students develop a well-rounded skill set and knowledge base.

Depending on their preferences, students may use electives to either deepen their understanding of a specific topic related to their major or to broaden their knowledge by exploring diverse subjects.

While electives are typically optional, degree programs may have specific requirements regarding the number of elective credits students need to complete in order to graduate. These requirements ensure that students receive a comprehensive education while still allowing for flexibility in course selection.

Some elective courses may have prerequisites or restrictions, such as requiring certain prior coursework or being open only to students in particular programs or years of study. Students should review course descriptions and consult with advisors to ensure they meet any requirements or restrictions before enrolling in electives.

What are my elective requirements?

Elective requirements differ slightly depending on which year you entered the program, which option you choose to complete, and whether you entered as a direct entry student in Year 1 or as a transfer student in Year 2 or Year 3.

To see your elective requirements, select the tab with the year level and session that you entered the program

Your specific elective requirements will depend on when you were admitted. Be sure to refer to the correct requirements that apply to you by selecting the year level and session in which you entered the program.

For example, if you are currently a Year 2, 3, or 4 BCom student, please select the second tab labelled 'Entry in 2021W and earlier tab'. The 'Entry in 2022W and onwards' tab is only for direct entry Year 1 students starting the BCom program for the first time in 2022W.

• Entry in 2022W and onwards
• Entry in 2021W and earlier

Entry in 2022W and onwards

If you entered the BCom program before 2022W, please select the 'Entry in 2021W and earlier' tab.

The following elective requirements apply to students who entered the program in 2022W and onwards.

New elective requirement for BCom program

Starting 2022W for Year 1 (direct entry) students, non-Commerce electives must include at least 3 credits in the humanities, and at least 3 credits in science or social science. These elective credits may be completed during any year of your program. Language courses are not eligible for the humanities requirement, but literature courses are. See below for a list of eligible departments and/or courses. BUCS students are exempt and do not have to fulfil the new elective requirements.

Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business Management, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, Business Technology Management, Marketing, Real Estate

• 42 credits in total
  • 27 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 15 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
  • 15 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 3 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
    

  Operations and Logistics

  • 45 credits in total
    • 27 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 15 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
      
    • 18 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 6 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
      

    Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management

    • 39 credits in total
      
      • 27 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 15 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
        
      • 12 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce at any level
        
      Year 2 (transfer students)

      Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business Management, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, Business Technology Management, Marketing, Real Estate

      • 45 credits in total
        • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
          
        • 15 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 3 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level

        Operations and Logistics

        • 48 credits in total
          • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
            
          • 18 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 6 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
            

          Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management

          • 42 credits in total
            • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
              
            • 12 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce at any level
            Year 3 (transfer students)

            Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business Management, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, Business Technology Management, Marketing, Real Estate

            • 45 credits in total
              • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                
              • 15 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 3 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level

              Operations and Logistics

              • 48 credits in total
                • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                • 18 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 6 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level

                Note: COHR courses cannot be counted as non-Commerce electives.

                Entry in 2021W and earlier

                The following elective requirements apply to students who entered the program in 2021W and earlier.

                Year 1 (direct entry) 1

                Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business Management

                (new requirements effective 2021W) 2 , Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, Business Technology Management, Marketing, Real Estate

                • 42 credits in total
                  • 27 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 15 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                  • 15 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 3 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400- level
                    

                  Operations and Logistics

                  • 45 credits in total
                    • 27 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 15 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                      
                    • 18 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 6 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                      

                    Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management

                    • 39 credits in total
                      
                      • 27 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 15 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                        
                      • 12 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce at any level
                        
                      Year 2 (transfer students)

                      Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business Management (new requirements effective 2021W) 2 , Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, Business Technology Management, Marketing, Real Estate

                      • 45 credits in total
                        • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                          
                        • 15 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 3 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400- level

                        Operations and Logistics

                        • 48 credits in total
                          • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                            
                          • 18 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 6 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                            

                          Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management

                          • 42 credits in total
                            • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                              
                            • 12 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce at any level
                            Year 3 (transfer students)

                            Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business Management (new requirements effective 2021W) 2 , Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, Business Technology Management, Marketing, Real Estate

                            • 45 credits in total
                              • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                                
                              • 15 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 3 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400- level
                                

                              Operations and Logistics

                              • 48 credits in total
                                • 30 credits must be non-Commerce. Must include 12 credits 300 or 400-level and 18 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level
                                  
                                • 18 credits can be Commerce or non-Commerce. Must include 6 credits 300 or 400-level and 12 credits 100, 200, 300 or 400-level