Management
Bachelor of Commerce – Entrepreneurial Management
Learning Mode
Blended (Online studies + three 1-week on‑campus residencies)
Duration
30 months (standard) or 24 months (accelerated)
Start date
Spring & Fall intakes (e.g. Sept 29, 2025, and Mar 30, 2026)
Qualification
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – Degree Completion (Years 3–4)
Fees
Domestic (post–2nd year): CAD 19,291
International (complete program): CAD 50,112
Location
Online learning + three residencies at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada
About the Course
This applied BCom in Entrepreneurial Management is a tailored degree-completion program aimed at working professionals and diploma graduates. Uniquely designed, it balances rigorous academic foundation with real-world entrepreneurial practice—empowering students to identify opportunities, build ventures, drive innovation, and excel as changemakers
Delivered in a boutique cohort model, it blends online coursework with three immersive, one-week residencies on campus, allowing learners to apply their learning directly to their professional and entrepreneurial journeys.
Why choose Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management at Royal Roads?
Industry connected
Engage with faculty who are active business leaders and entrepreneurs. Work on live projects and benefit from practical coaching and mentorship sessions at residencies
Global opportunities
Study alongside a diverse cohort of professionals across Canada and internationally. Courses like Business in a Globalized World and residencies enrich your global business perspective
Professional accreditation
The program provides experiential, project-based learning aligned with certified pathways for entrepreneurship. Strong transferable credits ensure eligibility for accounting and finance accreditation
Course Overview
Spanning ten quarters across two years, this degree focuses on entrepreneurial mindset development and application:
- Quarters 1–4 (Discovery/Exploration): Critical Thinking, Foundations of Entrepreneurial Management, Economics, Global Business, Leadership, Environmental CSR, Venture Challenge
- Quarters 5–10 (Application & Integration): Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Business Law, Information Systems, Human Side of Business, Capstone Project, Applied Business Challenge
You’ll develop your own venture idea, validate and iterate through hands-on applied projects, culminating in a meaningful capstone that realises entrepreneurial impact.
Course Duration
- 30-month stream: Two courses per quarter
- 24-month accelerated option: Two courses per quarter, with heavier load post Quarter 5
- Includes three mandatory residencies (start, mid‑point, and end) for networking and skill development
Course Curriculum
Core Courses (indicative 3-credit units):
- Bridge to BCom
- Critical Thinking, Communication & Collaboration
- Foundations of Entrepreneurial Management
- Business & Society; Leadership
- Economic Thinking; Global Business
- Marketing; Strategy; Finance; Business Law in Canada
- Managerial & Financial Accounting
- Information Systems in a Connected World
- Venture Challenge; Applied Business Challenge
- Capstone Project (6 credits)
Admission Requirements
Standard Entrance (Academic Pathway):
- Two-year diploma/60 university credits (incl. 24 second‑year credits) with min. GPA of B
- At least two years of full-time work experience
Flexible Admission (Experiential Pathway):
- Opens access to professionals with strong work experience even without academic qualifications
Additional Requirements:
- Competency in numeracy/accounting (college-level or equivalent)
- Strong written communication skills
- English proficiency (e.g. IELTS ≥6.5 or equivalent)
Fees and Funding
- Domestic: CAD 19,291 (entire program)
- International: CAD 50,112 (entire program)
- Financial Support Options:
- Entrance and alumni scholarships
- Flexible payment schedules over 10 quarters
Career Opportunities
Graduates progress into leadership and innovation-oriented roles such as:
- Entrepreneur / Small-business owner
- Innovation Manager or Intrapreneur
- Strategy and Business Development Lead
- Marketing & Brand Manager
- Consultant in public, private, or social sectors
This degree supports career advancement, venture creation, or transition into graduate studies, with alumni success across wide sectors—technology, finance, consulting, social enterprise, and non-profit
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