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Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher pre-requisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Mathematics [One of: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)]
  • Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) is the preferred Mathematics course
  • The minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 70% range) will be determined subject to competition

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available at: Admission Requirements. (opens in new window) 

All applicants to the program must have the following qualifications: A and C, or B and C.

A.

O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses, including Grade 12 U courses in: English and Mathematics (one of Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U).

B. 

Ability to meet Ryerson's Mature Student guidelines. (opens in new window) 

C. 

Completion of at least one certificate program from the Business Management area taken through The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, (opens in new window)  or seven individual courses from the Bachelor of Commerce (Business Management) program taken through The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, or equivalent qualifications from other post-secondary institutions. The cumulative grade point average required for admission each year is determined on the basis of competition. Candidates are encouraged to present cumulative grade point averages of 2.67 (B-) or higher to maximize their chances for admission consideration on a competitive basis.

Notes:

  1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
  2. Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) is the preferred Mathematics course.
  3. The grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 70 percent range or higher) will be determined subject to competition.
  4. Subject to competition, candidates will be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Students interested in pursuing an Entrepreneurship Major should know that the majority of courses required for the Major will not be available in the evening (at this time). Students wanting to pursue this Major will have to take the majority of the required courses during the day.

Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available at: Admission Requirements. (opens in new window) 

Part-time Business Management degree students may take up to a total of three (3) courses per semester.

  • A Ryerson-approved three-year Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from a public Ontario College is required for admission consideration
  • The cumulative grade point average required for admission each year is determined on the basis of competition. Candidates are encouraged to present a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher to maximize their chances for admission consideration
  • Applicants will be considered for admission to third year, and will also be required to complete up to six courses from year two or provide evidence that equivalent courses have been taken

The following Majors are available for Direct Entry admission:

Students interested in pursuing an Entrepreneurship or Real Estate Management Major should know that the majority of courses required for the Major will not be available in the evening (at this time). Students wanting to pursue these Majors will have to take the majority of the required courses during the day.

  • Part-time Business Management degree students may take up to a total of three (3) courses per semester
  • At this time, Co-op option is not available to Direct Entry students

Thinking of applying? Make sure the program is still accepting applications.

Tuition and Fees 2020/2021

Full-Time format

Domestic Fees range: $9,295 - $9,535
International Fees range: $30,398 - $33,352

For detailed fees information visit Fees by Program. (opens in new window) 

Part-Time format (one to eight or more courses)

Domestic Fees range: $1,118 - $7,183
International Fees range: $3,428 - $25,661

For detailed fees information visit Fees by Program.

Grade Range
78-87%+*

Non-Academic Requirements

None

Degree Earned
Bachelor of Commerce

*Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2020 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. Ryerson reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.