University of Ottawa

Overview

The Commerce – Finance (Hons) program at the University of Ottawa is an undergraduate degree designed to provide a solid foundation in business principles while advancing into specialized areas such as corporate finance, valuation, and investment analysis. Throughout this four-year program, students will acquire practical, finance-focused skills essential for careers in financial services and corporate finance environments.

What you'll study

This degree combines core commerce courses with increasingly advanced training in finance and analytics. The availability and sequencing of courses may vary based on your chosen study path.

Typical course areas include:

• Business management and foundational business studies
• Financial accounting and business analytics
• Macroeconomics and microeconomics
• Statistics for management and applications of statistical methods in business
• Corporate finance topics such as financial management and finance theory
• Investment and portfolio concepts, including fixed income and portfolio management
• Valuation and financial modelling, covering equity valuation and financial modelling techniques
• Finance, ethics, and social responsibility
• Electives and/or honours-level requirements based on academic standing

Entry requirements

• Honours pathway: Additional academic requirements may apply to achieve the honours designation.
• Co-operative education option: A co-op stream may be available, allowing students to gain paid work experience while studying, subject to program rules and placement opportunities.
• Capstone/thesis: If required, details regarding a thesis or capstone will be provided in the official programme requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Commerce – Finance (Hons) program will be well-equipped for various roles in financial services, corporate finance, and investment sectors. The practical skills and theoretical knowledge acquired during the program will enable students to pursue careers in areas such as financial analysis, investment banking, corporate finance management, and risk management.