UBC BCom Employment Report

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Employment Report

Message from Interim Assistant Dean Laine McDonald As the Interim Assistant Dean of the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre (BCC) at the UBC Sauder School of Business, I’m pleased to share the Class of 2024 Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Employment Report with you as you consider the next step in your career journey.

Navigating today’s evolving job market—the shifting economic conditions, emerging industries, and new ways of working—requires more than business expertise. It demands adaptability, emotional intelligence, and strong professional connections. The Class of 2024 rose to the occasion, and this report reflects the ambition and resilience that define UBC Sauder graduates.

The UBC BCom is more than a degree—it’s a transformational experience that empowers students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become the next generation of business leaders. The BCC supports this journey through one-on-one career coaching, an embedded career development course, job opportunities, and exclusive alumni and employer events. Whether pursuing roles in Canada or globally, in established industries or emerging sectors, students benefit from our personalized support designed to help them clarify their goals and build the skills, knowledge, and networks to achieve them.

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Interim Assistant Dean’s message

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BCom class profile (2024)

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BCom employment (2024)

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BCom experiential learning

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BCom Co-op program

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Empowering you for career success

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Hiring partners and engaged employers

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Experiential learning is a cornerstone of the UBC Sauder experience.

Students bring their learning to life through Co-op work terms, summer internships, international exchange, student leadership, mentorship programs, and case competitions. These experiences are critical turning points that help students discover their interests, develop career readiness, and forge lasting connections. For many students, these experiences serve as gateways to full-time roles, demonstrating the real-world value of hands-on learning and the strength of our employer and alumni networks. With more than 50,000 alumni worldwide and strong industry relationships, our students gain access to a robust and engaged network that supports them throughout their BCom studies and beyond.

I look forward to welcoming you to UBC Sauder, where our community is shaping the future of business through innovation, sustainability, and responsible leadership.

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Profile Class of 2024 Overview

926

50% 50%

Students graduated*

Women

23

38% 62%

Average age

International

Men

Domestic

*includes all BCom graduates who convocated in Nov 2023 and May 2024

BCom specializations

3

Finance

29%

Marketing

24%

Accounting

19%

Business Technology Management

8%

Business & Computer Science

6%

Operations and Logistics Management

3%

Real Estate

3%

Entrepreneurship

2%

General Business Management

2%

Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management

2%

Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources

2%

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Employment Class of 2024 Full-time employment salaries (CAD) within six months of graduation*

$

73,320

Average salary

$

$

62,200

Median salary

27,600-$206,000

Salary range

Hired within six months of graduation

Employment by geography

Salary distribution in thousands (CAD)

19%

79%

$100+

Average salary by geography (CAD)

$

62,889

British Columbia, Canada

14%

$90 - $100

8%

$80 - $90

12%

$70 - $80

20%

$60 - $70

$

80,198

Ontario, Canada

$

69,000

65%

18%

British Columbia, Canada

Ontario, Canada

13%

4%

International

Other Canadian Provinces

Alberta, Canada

4

23%

$50 - $60

4%

$0 - $50

$

115,692

Outside Canada

Common job titles held post-graduation (2024) 1. Staff Accountant

3. Business Analyst

2. Investment Banking Analyst

4. Software Engineer 5. Consultant

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Employment by industry Financial Services

21%

Energy & Resources

2%

Accounting

20%

Manufacturing

2%

Technology

11%

Media & Entertainment

2%

Consulting

9%

Government

1%

Consumer Products & Services

8%

Healthcare

1%

Real Estate

8%

Hospitality & Tourism

1%

Telecommunications

3%

HR & Recruitment

1%

Transportation

3%

Non-profit

1%

Advertising

2%

Professional Services

1%

Education

2%

Sustainability

1%

Employment by function

5

Finance

25%

Accounting

21%

Marketing & Sales

20%

Consulting

13%

Information Technology

7%

General Management

6%

Operations & Logistics

5%

Human Resources

3%

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“ The Business Career Centre was an instrumental resource during my undergrad. Through the Co-op program, one-onone career coaching and advising, as well as the scholarships partnered with UBC Sauder, I was able to hone the necessary skills and knowledge to position myself as a well-rounded and competitive candidate entering the job market.”

Jeshin Toor (JLL Canada) UBC BCom ‘22

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Experiential Learning Opportunities Internships: Internships are a valuable opportunity to gain experience in a field that aligns with your career goals. They typically happen in the summer and vary in duration.

42% of 2024 BCom grads were hired by their internship employer

Case competitions: Case competitions offer students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges in a dynamic and competitive setting. In these competitions, teams are given a business case outlining a specific problem and a set time to devise the most effective solution using the provided information. They then present their strategies to a panel of judges, competing against other teams for the best solution.

Student leadership roles: BCom students have access to over 40 UBC Sauder-specific and 350 UBC-wide clubs, providing a wide range of opportunities to engage with peers in similar areas of interest, hobbies, professional development, and more. The Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS) is one of the largest business student societies in Canada, with an operating budget of over $1.4 million.

UBC student employment: There are many opportunities for current students to work within the university. Positions include Teaching Assistant, Career Peer Advisor, Events Assistant, and many more through UBC’s Work Learn program. These experiences allow students to gain a deeper understanding of the professional world and refine their strengths, skills, and work styles to excel in their careers after graduation.

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Co-op program: The UBC Sauder Co-op Program provides BCom students with the opportunity to develop new skills and expand their professional networks through three 4-month paid work terms.

59% of 2024 Co-op grads were hired by one of their Co-op employers

Part-time/full-time employment: Working during your undergraduate degree, through part-time jobs or full-time seasonal employment, provides opportunities for growth and development of transferable skills.

Mentorship & specialty programs: BCom students can develop new skills with guidance from industry professionals through mentorship and specialized training programs.

These include the Finance Mentorship Program, Investment Banking Access Pathway Program (NEW), Brand Management Mentorship Program, Portfolio Management Foundation, Executive Mentorship Program, and UBC Sauder Women+ in Finance Training (SWIFT), among many others.

Own ventures: Whether pursuing their own vision or collaborating with peers on the next big idea, BCom students have access to a wide array of resources to support their entrepreneurial endeavors, including Innovation UBC – a central hub that supports entrepreneurs at every stage.

BCom students can also take the New Venture Design course and team up with engineering students to develop a real product to launch in the market.

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UBC Bachelor of Commerce Co-op Program The UBC Sauder Co-op Program gives Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students the opportunity to gain skills and expand their professional network through three 4-month paid work terms over the course of their undergraduate degree.

Why students choose the Co-op program As soon as students are admitted into Co-op, they are matched with a small group that includes one senior Co-op student and typically three other new Co-op students as part of the Co-op Student Mentorship Program. With 270 students, the Co-op Student Mentorship Program is the largest peer student mentorship program across all of UBC, and the only one of this size in any business Co-op program across Canada.

Co-op students have access to thousands of job postings on UBC Sauder’s exclusive jobs board. In 2023/2024, there were 2,700 postings for the September and January work terms alone.

Those who participate in the UBC Sauder Co-op program earn higher starting salaries, on average, than their BCom peers, and 87% of Co-op students from our 2024 graduating class received full-time employment offers within six months of graduation.

Co-op is the primary way for domestic and international students to work full-time during the academic year while maintaining full-time student status. During Co-op work terms, students do not pay tuition fees, but still retain advantages such as on-campus housing eligibility, a transit pass, and continued access to bursaries, scholarships, and loans.

87% of 2024 Co-op graduates hired within six months of graduation

Employment highlights Class of 2024 Co-op graduates

$

$

4,031

59%

Average salary within 6 months of graduation

$

63,000

73,712

Average monthly salary for current Co-op students

Median salary within 6 months of graduation

15%

of work terms completed outside of BC

Co-op grads hired into permanent roles by their employer

(Academic Year 2024/2025)

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Empowering you for career success The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre (BCC) at the UBC Sauder School of Business is committed to supporting your professional development and preparing you for the ever-evolving world of work. Our personalized career coaching, embedded career programming, and extensive connections to the business community are designed for you to take full advantage of during your degree and will help propel your career long after you graduate. We’re committed to equipping you with the tools and knowledge to achieve your career ambitions.

Experiential learning We offer various experiential learning opportunities to ease your transition from the classroom to the workplace. Gain valuable hands-on experience through case competitions, industry and entrepreneurial projects, mentorship programs, student clubs, and internships. You can also apply to our UBC Sauder Co-op Program, which provides three 4-month paid work terms relevant to your BCom degree and a tightknit community where you can get peer support and access mentorship.

Customized career coaching and career development course Every student’s career path is unique. Our team of BCom Career Strategists offers a wide range of career development programming and personalized career coaching to support your specific needs and goals. Through a dedicated, for-credit career development course, we help prepare BCom students to launch careers in diverse industries. Our team will guide you through the career essentials, enabling you to explore different career paths, network with employers and alumni, prepare standout applications, interview confidently, and negotiate job offers. BCom students are also supported by our Career Peer Advisors, a team of senior BCom students who provide career advice and offer unique insights about campus involvement and work experiences.

Connection with alumni and business communities Employers and alumni play an essential role in our students’ career development.

With a network of more than 50,000 UBC Sauder alumni in over 100 countries, students gain access to invaluable global connections. Our employer relations team actively bridges the gap between students and the business world. We host company recruitment sessions, as well as hiring and networking events, to connect you with hundreds of potential employers from diverse industries. Annually we post thousands of internship and full-time opportunities from companies interested in hiring UBC BCom students. While we provide these opportunities, it’s up to you to act. The BCC career team is here to support you every step of the way.

Support beyond graduation Our support for you doesn’t end at graduation. We’re committed to helping you thrive in your chosen field, with continued access to self-guided career resources and the BCC job board. You’ll also gain access to alumni UBC discounts and services, including career development programming.

With the BCC, your UBC BCom is more than a degree; it’s a launchpad for lifelong professional success, where you gain not only knowledge but also invaluable networks and connections.

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“ Graduating during an economic downturn and into a competitive job market was daunting, but the Business Career Centre gave me the resources, confidence, and guidance I needed. I utilized their various services like resume prep, mock interviews, and career coaching to land my dream job in Product Marketing at Google. I am immensely thankful for the support I received throughout my BCom, and the lifelong mentors I made!”

Lydia Yoon (Google) UBC BCom ‘22

“ Our goal is to ensure students are ready for their unique career journey as responsible leaders, both today and tomorrow.”

Laine McDonald Interim Assistant Dean, Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre UBC Sauder School of Business

2024 Hiring Partners & Engaged Employers Key hiring partners* Alpha FMC

Crowe Mackay LLP

L.W. Property Advisors Ltd.

SAP

Amazon

Deloitte Accounting

L’Oréal

TD Securities

American Express

Deloitte Consulting

MNP Accounting

Teck Resources Limited

Aritzia

Electronic Arts (EA)

National Bank of Canada

TELUS

Bell Canada

EY Accounting

Oak Hill Advisors

Tesla Motors

BMO Capital Markets

EY Consulting

Uber Technologies, Inc.

Brex

First National Financial

PenderFund Capital Management

CBRE Group Inc.

JLL

Citibank

KPMG Accounting

CPP Investments

KPMG Consulting

RBC

A Thinking Ape**

Arc’teryx

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.**

Arista Networks

BFL Canada Insurance Services Inc.

Aarista**

AstraZeneca**

PwC Accounting

University of British Columbia (UBC)

PwC Consulting

Engaged employers

AbCellera** Accenture ACM Advisors Ltd.** Affinity Group IT Consulting**

Asana Avigilon** Avison Young Axis Communications

Affinity Manufacturing Ltd.**

Axis Insurance Managers Inc.

Agentis Capital**

Axon Analytics Ltd**

AGF Investments

Bain & Company

Alabaster Homes

Baker Tilly**

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)

BC Assessment

Albourne Partners Limited Altea Healthcare Altitude Capital

BC Cancer BC Hydro BC Maritime Employers Association**

Analog Devices

BC Public Service Agency (BCPSA)**

Analysis Group

BC Tech Association

Analyticy Technologies Inc.

BDO Canada

Anthos Capital

Beatdapp

AON**

Beedie Capital

Apple**

Beedie Real Estate**

Applied Biological Materials**

Belkorp Industries Inc.**

Aquanow

Better Environmentally Sound Transportation

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland BlackBerry**

Cadillac Fairview Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)** Canadian Tire Corporation Cansbridge Fellowship

BlackRock

Cantor Fitzgerald

BMO Boeing**

Canucks Sports & Entertainment

Bosa Properties

CAPCO

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Carlsquare Ltd

BrandLIVE**

Cenovus Energy**

Brawn Capital British Canadian Importers Ltd. British Columbia Hotel Association** British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)** British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA)**

Celestica Inc** CFA Society CGI Group Inc.** Chard Development Ltd.** Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) Checkpoint One Apparel Corp CIBC Capital Markets CIBC City of Richmond**

BTY Group

Clearco

Burns & Wilcox Canada

Clio**

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)**

CMLS Financial Ltd.** Coalition, Inc.

*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2024 **Employers that hired one graduate or intern 10

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Commodity Partners**

Fidelity Investments

IFS Copperleaf**

Lotus Canada**

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management (CC&L)

Financial Resilience Institute**

IGM Financial Inc**

Low Tide Properties

Imperial Oil**

lululemon

Coto Japanese Academy

Financial Transactions Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)

InBC Investment Corp.

Lux Insights

Cowboys Casino

First Majestic Silver Corp.**

Innovate BC**

Lyft Commodity

Crowdlinker

First Nations Health Authority**

INP Capital Inc.**

Mackenzie Investments**

D&H Group LLP**

Fisheries and Oceans Canada**

Dah Sing Financial Group

Flair Airlines Ltd

Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA)

Maison Blanche Consulting Inc.**

Databricks

Fobi AI Inc.**

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)

Manulife Financial

Davey Tree Expert Company

Fort Capital Partners

Integrated Renewal Program**

Davidson & Company LLP**

Forward Security**

Intellifi**

Mastercard

Debrand

Fosun Capital Group**

Inventa

Definity**

Four Winds Brewing

InvestHK

Delivery Hero

Fraser Health Authority**

Delta-Q Technologies**

Fresh Prep

Invictus Accounting Group LLP**

Dentsu

FuelSrv**

Devon Properties

General Mills, Inc.**

DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants**

GeoComply

Isaac Operations

DMZ Ventures

George & Bell Consulting Inc.

JA British Columbia (JABC)**

Doane Grant Thornton LLP

GoldenTree Asset Management LP

Jane Street Capital

Domus Homes

Goldman Sachs

Jenny Bird Jewelry

Dorset Realty Group

Government of British Columbia**

Jive PR + Digital

Government of Canada

JRG Building Engineering

Dream Unlimited** Durum Capital Inc.** DYNE Edelman Elective Empower International Careers Inc. Endeavor Indonesia** Enginectra English Bay Law Corporation Enterprise Mobility Enverus EverGen Infrastructure Evident Point Software Excelar Technologies Family Insurance Solutions Inc.** Fanatic Sports Fednav Limited

Grande Logistics Green Menu Inc.** Greenlight Innovation** Havas Media Network Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)** Herbaland Naturals Inc. Heritage Office Furnishings** HighGold Mining Honest Empathy Innovations Inc.** Hong Kong–Canada Business Association Hub International Hybrid Audio Visual IBM IFM Investors

Marsh McLennan Maven 11 McKinsey & Company

Ipsos Iridia Medical** Irwin Software

JP Morgan Kardium**

McLaren Trefanenko Inc. MDA Space Mercer Merrill Lynch Microbiome Insights Inc.** Microchip Technology** Microserve** Microsoft MineSense Technologies Ltd.** MintList** Mizuho Monte Creek Winery** Morgan Stanley Mortgage Investment Association of BC (MIABC)

Kearney Kenvue Kinaxis Inc.**

Mountain Equipment Company (MEC)**

Kinetic Construction

MP Logistics**

Klein Group

Nanoone Materials**

Klick

National Capital Commission

Kuehne + Nagel**

Naut’sa mawt Event Management

Labatt Breweries of Canada** Lalamove

NetEase Games

Leah Alexandra Jewelry

New Power Labs**

Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel

New/Mode Software NEXT Canada**

LifeBooster Inc.**

Nicola Wealth Management

Lime Connect Canada

Noise Digital

Loblaws

Northern Development Initiative Trust

Lohn Caulder LLP**

*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2024 **Employers that hired one graduate or intern 11

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Northside

Authority (PHSA)

Sierra Wireless**

Northwest Territories Power Corporation**

PSP Investments**

SightSage Foods and Nutrition Inc.**

The Weather Network (Pelmorex)** Tony Hsu & Company**

Novo Nordisk**

Public Services and Procurement Canada

SignalChem Biotech Inc**

Townline Homes Inc.**

O2E Brands**

QuadReal Property Group

Skeena Resources Limited

Tradable Bits**

Oasiss CPA Corp.**

Raymond James Ltd.**

Skybox Labs Inc

Tree Island Steel**

Odlum Brown Financial Services**

RBC Capital Markets**

Slalom Consulting**

TRIUMF**

OMERS

RBC PH&N Investment Services

Slate Asset Management

Trulioo**

Omnicom Media Group

RE Royalties

Smythe LLP

UBS

Ontario Legislature

Redshift Collective

Spare Labs**

Vancouver Airport Authority

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

Reeve Consulting Inc.**

Specialty Program Group Canada

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority**

Onyx Initiative

Rely Digital Inc

Spring Financial

Rendora AI

Sprott Shaw College

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority**

OpenRoad Auto Group Ltd.**

Restaurants Brands International (RBI)

Starlight Investments

Operto Guest Technologies**

Rethink Communications

Optima Living**

Rippling

STEMCELL Technologies**

Orbis Investment**

Rivian

Pacific Basin Shipping Limited

RJC Engineers**

Paladin Technologies Inc.**

Robinhood

Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Rolfe, Benson LLP**

PCL Construction

Rothmans Benson & Hedges

Pefox

Rove Concepts

Peloton Technologies Inc.**

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Open Farm**

PepsiCo Peterson Real Estate** Plaid Financial Services Planview** PNP Pharmaceuticals Inc.** Pollock Clinics PolyCan Health Centre Canada** Polygon Homes Porte Communities Powerex Premium Brands Holdings** Procter & Gamble Providence Health Provincial Health Services

RSM Canada S&C Electric Canada** Samsung Electronics** Sandol Scale AI Schneider Electric** Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets Scotiabank Seaspan Corporation Semtech Corporation** Sequeira Partners Seron Electronics** Shift

Stealth Startup Stifel Financial Corp.

Storm Guard** Strategex Group** Strategia Partners** Stratesol Consulting Sun Life Financial**

Vancouver Pride Society** VE Staal Stainless Steel Ventech China** viaSport British Columbia** Visa Visier Vitacore Industries Inc** Vital Logistics Vohora LLP**

Suntory Holdings Limited

Vresh Foods

Susgrainable Health Foods Inc.**

Walmart Warrington PCI Management**

Sutton Realty

Waypoint Insurance

Swire Group

Welbec Properties**

Tangerine

WELL Health Technologies

TCK Workshop**

Wells Fargo

TD**

Westcore Logistics**

Teaboco**

Westland Insurance Group Ltd.

TEALEAVES Techtronic Industries Inc Tegus

Westport Fuel Systems** Workday

The City of Delta**

WorkSafeBC**

The Hockey Shop Source for Sports

Xerox Ziff Davis (J2 Global)**

The Salvation Army

Zurich Insurance Group**

The Trade Desk**

Zymeworks Inc.

*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2024 **Employers that hired one graduate or intern 12

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Interpreting our employment data Accreditation UBC Sauder proudly holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a globally recognized body that provides specialized accreditation for business and accounting programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. This accreditation is a testament to the quality and rigour of our programs and is considered the gold standard in business education worldwide.

Reporting guidelines The data in this report is collected and interpreted according to the guidelines established by the AACSB in their annual BSQ Employment Module, which requires all AACSB-accredited business schools to report employment outcomes.

Salary statistics When considering salary compensation, it’s important to look beyond the average and consider the median (mid-point) and range. These additional data points offer a more comprehensive view of salary distribution among the class. It’s worth noting that the average can be skewed by a small number of students receiving either very high or very low salary offers. For consistency and ease of comparison, all salaries are reported in Canadian dollars, with foreign salaries converted using the prevailing exchange rate.