Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
BComAt a Glance
Offered by
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Offered at
Markham Campus
Degrees offered
BCom
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - No
- Summer - No
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Co-op
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YFB (BCom)
About the Program
Turn ideas into action with the Bachelor of Commerce Entrepreneurship & Innovation stream. Offered at York's Markham Campus, this dynamic program combines core business fundamentals with courses designed to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and innovative problem-solving skills. You'll build a strong foundation in business while developing the creativity, adaptability and leadership needed to succeed in today's rapidly changing economy. Through hands-on learning opportunities, including hackathons, applied projects and optional paid co-op, you'll gain practical experience tackling real-world challenges throughout the program. Learn to identify opportunities, create value and develop solutions that address organizational and societal needs across both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Along the way, you'll strengthen your skills in teamwork, communication, critical thinking and business strategy, preparing you to launch ventures, drive innovation within existing organizations or pursue diverse careers in business and entrepreneurship.
Requirements
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
OUAC code YFB
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BCom
Requirements for admission:
BCom
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low 80s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 80%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Gain hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to real-world entrepreneurial challenges. Work on live case studies, collaborate with peers to develop solutions and gain practical insight into how ventures are launched and grown. Participate in immersive learning opportunities such as hackathons and projects that involve creating and launching new products. You can also access optional paid co-op opportunities with innovative and entrepreneurial organizations, allowing you to gain valuable professional experience while expanding your network. These experiences help you build the confidence, creativity and business skills needed to thrive in entrepreneurial and innovation-focused careers.
From co-op to career: How new graduate Nawshin entered the work force
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- entrepreneur
- business consultant
- product developer
- startup founder
- innovation manager
- venture capital manager
- marketing manager
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