Message from Assistant Dean Martina Valkovicova, UBC MBA ‘11
As the Assistant Dean of the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre (BCC) at the UBC Sauder School of Business, I’m excited to welcome you as you explore the next steps in your educational and career journey.
The UBC Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program is more than a degree— it’s a transformative experience designed to develop responsible leaders equipped with both business acumen and emotional intelligence to contribute to the betterment of society. We believe in the potential of self-discovery and personal growth; our career development services consider these elements and are tailored to support you in achieving your professional goals.
Our dedicated BCC team, including Career Strategists, Co-op Managers, Career Peer Advisors, and Employer Relations Professionals, are committed to helping BCom students identify and reach their career aspirations. We provide personalized career coaching and advising, exclusive employer events, career education in the classroom, various experiential learning opportunities, and online career development resources. Our offering helps students gain practical experience, develop new skills, and expand their professional networks.
Success in today’s business world requires a blend of academics, experience, and connections. UBC Sauder’s comprehensive approach embeds tailored career development programming within the BCom curriculum. We provide essential industry knowledge and career skills to ensure you’re well-equipped to excel in sectors ranging from finance, consulting and tech to real estate, consumer packaged goods, and more. Our alums become business leaders across Canada and worldwide, with a majority of our graduates launching successful careers on the West Coast.
We’re proud of UBC Sauder’s position as the highest ranked business school in Canada with a dedicated Co-op program, according to both Maclean’s University Rankings 2024 and Times Higher Education. Complementing your educational path with a 12-month paid Co-op equips you with relevant work experience and a network to help launch your career and put you on the fast track to success after graduation. For the class of 2023, over half of Co-op grads accepted full-time, permanent employment offers from their Co-op employers.
At UBC Sauder, we encourage you to engage with our community and build your supportive network to bolster your personal and professional journey. You’ll create lifelong connections with peers, faculty, and our extensive network of over 50,000 alumni through student clubs, mentorship programs, classroom activities, and networking events. Our alumni network includes leaders in various industries, many of whom provide invaluable mentorship and support to current students.
We look forward to welcoming you into the UBC Sauder community!
Class of 2023
*includes BCom and Co-op graduates who convocated in Nov 2022 and May 2023 BCom specializations
Employment Class of 2023
Full-time employment salaries (CAD) are reported six months post-graduation and include international salaries converted to CAD $ 70,253 $ 62,874 $ 28,800- $ 270,000
62,000
“ The BCC was an instrumental resource during my undergrad. Through the Co-op program, one-on-one 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
Experiential Learning
97 % of all BCom students participated in 1 or more of the following experiential learning opportunities during their degree:
57 %
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.
37 % of BCom students were hired into full-time positions through internships
43 %
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.
39 %
Student leadership roles: BCom students have access to over 40 UBC Sauderspecific and 250 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 the largest business student society in Canada, with an operating budget of over $1 million.
38 %
UBC student employment: There are many opportunities for current students to work within the university. Positions include Teaching Assistant, Career Peer Advisor, Events Assistant, Work Learn, and more. The experience allows 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.
24%
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.
21%
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 four-month work terms.
15 %
Mentorship & specialty programs: BCom students can develop new skills with guidance from industry professionals through mentorship and specialized training programs. These include the Executive Mentorship Program, Finance Mentorship Program, Brand Management Mentorship Program, Portfolio Management Foundation, and Women+ in Finance Training, among many others.
12 %
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 e@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.
UBC Bachelor of Commerce Co-op Program
The Co-op program gives Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students the opportunity to gain new skills and expand their professional network through three 4-month work terms in their chosen field over the course of their undergraduate degree.
Why students choose the Co-op program
As soon as students get 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 280 students, including 65 mentors, the Co-op Student Mentorship Program is the largest peer student mentorship program across all of UBC, and the only one of this size at any Co-op business school across Canada.
Co-op students have access to exclusive job postings on Career Options On-Line (COOL), an online career management system available exclusively for UBC Sauder students and alumni. In 2022/2023, they had access to roughly 2,670 postings for the September and January work terms that were only available to Co-op students.
Those who participate in the UBC Sauder Co-op program earn higher starting salaries, on average, than their BCom peers. In 2023, Co-op grads earned $10,000 more than non-Co-op BCom grads.
Co-op is the only way for domestic and international students to work full-time in the academic year and maintain full-time student status. This has many advantages and provides them with broader on-campus housing options, qualifies them for the U-Pass BC, and maintains eligibility for bursaries, scholarships, and loans.
Employment highlights Class of 2024 Co-op graduates
Average salary six months after graduation
$ 3,827
Average monthly salary for current Co-op students (Academic Year 2023/2024)
$ 75,668 56% Median salary six months after graduation $ 70,000 of work terms completed outside of BC 24%
Co-ops were hired by their Co-op employer into a permanent position
of Co-op graduates hired within 6 months of graduation 88 %
“ At Trulioo, we have had the privilege of recruiting co-op students from UBC Sauder every year for our HQ in Vancouver, and their value to our organization has been immeasurable. They bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a strong work ethic to our team. Their contributions have been outstanding and with their strong academic background, combined with their eagerness to learn and grow, make UBC Sauder students exceptional assets to our company. They consistently deliver high-quality work and make a significant impact on our organization year after year.”
Nilou Sadri (Trulioo)
Empowering you for career success
At the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre (BCC) at the UBC Sauder School of Business, we are dedicated to your professional growth, preparing you for the dynamic world of work. Our mission is to enhance your career journey with customized services and meaningful connections with business communities, equipping you with the tools and knowledge for a fulfilling and successful career.
Hands-on experience
Our approach focuses on learning by doing. Starting in the classroom, you’ll take our dedicated career fundamentals course, covering everything from crafting professional cover letters and resumes to interviewing and networking best practices. 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 fourmonth paid work terms relevant to your BCom degree and a tight-knit community where you can get peer support and access mentorship.
Customized
career coaching and advising Every student’s career path is unique. Our team of Career Strategists offers a wide range of career development programming and personalized career coaching to support your specific needs and goals. Whether you want to explore different career options, discover your professional interests, or refine your resume and interview skills, we’re here to help. Our Career Peer Advisors, a team of senior BCom students, provide career advice and offer unique insights about campus involvement and work experiences.
Connection with business communities
Employers play a crucial role in shaping our students’ career paths. Our Employer Relations team actively bridges the gap between our students and the business world, connecting BCom students with hundreds of potential employers, from global industry leaders like Deloitte Consulting to innovative local companies like Aritzia. We facilitate company recruiting sessions, hiring events, and networking opportunities throughout the program. Annually, we post over 7,500 internship and full-time opportunities from diverse companies interested in hiring UBC Sauder 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 commitment to your success extends beyond graduation. You’ll have continued access to self-guided career resources and the BCC jobs board. In addition, you’ll benefit from alumni UBC discounts and services, including career development programming.
With the BCC, your UBC BCom becomes more than a degree; it’s a launchpad for lifelong professional success.
“ 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.”
Martina Valkovicova
Assistant Dean, Hari B. Varshney
Business Career Centre
UBC Sauder School of Business
Hiring Partners & Engaged Employers
Key hiring partners*
Accenture Inc.
Amazon
Aritzia
Bloomberg
BMO Capital Markets
Canucks Sports & Entertainment
Engaged employers
180 Degrees Consulting at UBC
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
Abbott
AbCellera
AbeBooks
ABM Applied Biological
Materials Inc.**
Acumen Academy
Advocis Greater Vancouver
AES Engineering
Agentis Capital**
Agorize
AIG Canada**
Albourne Partners Limited
Alida
Alisur SAC**
Alix Partners
Alpha FMC
ALS Canada
Alumni UBC
Analysis Group
Anthem Properties Ltd.
App Growth Network**
Apple Inc.
Apples Oranges Analytics & Marketing
CIBC
CMLS Financial Ltd.
CPP Investments
Deloitte Accounting
Deloitte Consulting
EY Accounting
EY Consulting
AppSteer**
Archdiocese of Vancouver**
Arc’teryx Equipment Inc.
Arlo Technologies Inc.
Artificial Intelligence Network of BC
Arts Club Theatre Company
Association of Consulting
Engineering Companies - BC
Athena Pathways
AVA Technologies
Avanade
Avayda Pest Control
Avison Young**
Axon Analytics Ltd.
Axonify**
Ayming Canada
Bacardi Canada Inc.**
Bain & Company
Baker Tilly
Banch Marketing**
Bank of America
Merrill Lynch
Bank of Canada
Bank of Montreal**
BC Assessment
BC Children’s Hospital -
Digital Lab
*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2023
**Employers that hired one graduate or intern
KPMG Accounting
KPMG Consulting
L’Oréal
Microsoft
PwC Accounting
QuadReal Property Group
BC Hydro
BC Partners In Planning Ltd.
BC Partners in Workforce Innovation
BC Patient Safety & Quality Control Council (BCPSQC)
BC School Sports
BC Tech Association
BCI
BDC Capital Growth Equity
BDO Canada LLP**
Beedie
Bell Canada**
Bench Accounting
BentallGreenOak
Berrymobile Fruit Distribution Inc.
Best Buy Canada Ltd.**
BlackBerry
BlackNorth Initiative
Blackstone**
BMO - Bank of Montreal
Boeing**
Booz Allen Hamilton
Bosa Development
Bosa Properties
Boston Consulting Group**
RBC
SAP
Scotiabank
TELUS
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Bounteous
BrainStation
Brattle Group Inc.
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation**
Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.
Burkett Asset Management Limited
Burrard Properties
Business Development Bank of Canada
Calgary Economic Development
Canaccord Genuity
Canaccord Wealth Management**
Canada Infrastructure Bank**
Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation**
Canada Revenue Agency**
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
Canalyst
Canderel Residential**
Canfor Corporation
Cantatus Systems
Group, Inc.**
Canusa Wood
Products Limited
CanWel Building Materials
Group Ltd.
Capital One
Cardata
Cargojet
Carlsquare Ltd.
Cascadia Partners
Castofly Technologies
Celestica Inc.
CEP Vancouver
Ceridian**
CFA Society
CGI Group Inc.
Chandler Macleod
Chick-fil-A
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
CI Assante Wealth Management**
CIBC Capital Markets
Citadel LLC**
Citibank Canada
City of Delta
City of London Corporation**
City of Richmond
City of Vancouver**
Clear Insight Inc.
Clearly
Clearwealth
Clio
Clir Renewables
CloudAdvisors
CMiC**
Coast Hotels**
COFCO International**
Cold Crew Consulting (McGill affiliated)
Colliers International**
Colliers Project Leaders
Commodity Partners
Connecting Environmental Professionals
Connor, Clark & Lunn
Investment Management (CCL)
Conwest Developments**
CoPilot AI
Copperleaf**
Corporate Finance Institute
CPABC (Chartered
Professional Accountants of British Columbia)
CPHR British Columbia & Yukon
CPHR BC
CREW Vancouver
Crisp Media Inc.**
Critical Mass Inc.
Crowe Mackay LLP
CUTC Foundation
Cymax Group Technologies
D&H Group LLP**
D2L
Daanaa
Dale Fan & Associates, CPAs
Dante Alighieri Society of BC
Databook Labs Inc.
Davidson & Company LLP**
Definity**
DeGroote Finance & Investment Council
Dell
Delta-Q Technologies
Desjardins Financial Security
Life Assurance Co**
DHL**
Dialectica
*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2023 **Employers that hired one graduate or intern
Disability Foundation & Affiliated Societies
DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants
DMG Blockchain Solutions
Don Leslie Careers and Consultancy
DP World**
Dream Unlimited
Durum Capital Inc.
Edelman**
Electronic Arts/EA Sports**
Eli Lilly
Enterprise Holdings Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Environmental Science Associates
Envision Financial
Ericsson Canada
Ethos Consulting
Ewing Morris
Investment Partners
Expand Furniture Expeditors**
Fasken**
FDM Group Canada Inc
FGL
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC**
FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada)
First Mining Gold Corp.
First Nations Health Authority
FirstService Residential BC Ltd.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fispan
Flair Airlines Ltd.**
FORM
Fort Capital Partners**
Fortinet Technologies
Forward Security
Fraser Health Authority
Front Row Ventures
fuelsrv
fusionSpan
Futurpreneur Canada
Generac Grid Services (GGS)
General Mills, Inc.
General Motors of Canada Limited
GenXys
GeoComply**
Geotab
Giftbit
Goldman Sachs
Government of Canada
Government of the
Northwest Territories**
Grant Thornton LLP
Grosvenor Canada Limited**
Groundswell Cloud Solutions
HackHub
Hang Lung Properties**
Hang Seng Bank Limited
Harvest Builders
HEADCHECK Health
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)**
Hekate Health Sciences Inc.
HighGold Mining
Hive AI**
Hotelfurniture.com
HSBC Huawei hub.brussels**
Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC)
Hydro One Networks Inc.
HYYH Import Export Trading Service Company Ltd.
I.T. Ideas Inc.**
iA Financial Group**
IBM**
ICBC
ICEF**
IDmelon Technologies Inc.**
Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited
Impro.AI
Industrial Light & Magic (Lucasfilms)
Infosys Ltd.
Innovate BC
Insight Global
Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA)
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
Intel**
Interac Corp.
Intracorp Homes**
Intuit**
Invico Capital Corporation
Invictus Accounting Group LLP
Invictus Analytics and Strategy Inc.
Isaac Operations
IXL Learning**
Jalapeno Employee Engagement
JLL
Johnson & Johnson
Jostle
Kardium Inc
Kaseya**
Kearney
Kenvue**
Kiewit
Kinross
Kits Eyecare**
KIXEYE Inc.**
Klue
Konrad Group
Kraft Heinz Company
Kuehne + Nagel
Kuusoft Software Corp.**
Labatt Breweries of Canada**
Launchpad Technologies Inc.
LEAP Pecaut Centre for Social Impact
Ledcor Group of Companies
Legislative Assembly of
British Columbia**
Leith Wheeler
Investment Counsel
Liberty Homes**
Liberty Mutual Canada**
LifeSciences BC
LIFT Vancouver
Lime Connect Canada
Linde Equity
Lithium Americas Corporation Loblaws
Lohn Caulder LLP
lululemon athletica**
M2T Collective
Macdonald Commercial Real
Estate Services Ltd.
Mackenzie Investments**
Mainland Advanced Research Society
Maison Blanche Consulting Inc.
Management Consulted
Manning Elliott Accountants & Business Advisors
Mantaro Capital Corp
Mantoria Inc.**
Manulife Financial**
Marsh & McLennan Companies
Mastercard**
Mawer Investment Management Ltd.
McKinsey
McLaren Trefanenko Inc.
MDD Forensic Accountants
MEC Mountain Equipment Company Ltd.
Mercer
Meta (Facebook)
MetalCraft Marine Incorporated
Microserve
Midea America Corporation**
Milani Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning**
MNP**
Mobials Inc**
Morgan Stanley
Morningstar Inc.
Mortgage Investment Association of BC
Mosaic Homes**
Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area
MoveMate
Munich Re**
MVXG**
MXD Development Strategists Ltd.
NABS
Nala Care
Nano One Materials
National Bank Financial**
National Bank of Canada
Nedieon
Neighbourhood Holdings
Nestlé
NetEase Games
Nicola Wealth Management**
Nokia Multimedia
Nomura**
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Canada Inc.
O2E Brands
Odlum Brown Limited
Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Oliver Wyman**
Olympic Industries ULC**
OMERS
OneCup AI Onova
Onsite HQ
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Onyx Initiative
Orbis Investment
Oxford Properties Group
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited**
Pacific Surgical Holdings Ltd.
Palantir
Palette Skills**
Pantheon Platform**
Passion Inc.
PCL Constructions**
Pelmorex/Weather Network
PenderFund Capital Management
Penske Logistics
Penske Truck Leasing**
PepsiCo
Peterson Investment Group Inc.
PIMCO**
*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2023
**Employers that hired one graduate or intern
Powerex Corp.
Premier Recruitment Services
Premium Brands Holdings
Prescryptive Health, Inc.**
Procter & Gamble Inc.**
Procurify
Product Marketing Alliance
Project Destined
Prometric
Provincial Health
Services Authority
PS&Co.
PSP Investments
Public Safety Canada**
Public Services and Procurement Canada
PwC Consulting**
Qatalyst Research Group Inc.
Qmunity
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Qualex-Landmark**
Quandri**
Quantasphere Solutions
Quantum Algorithms Institute
Rakuten Kobo
Raymond James Ltd.**
RBC Capital Markets
RCMP RE Royalties, Ltd.**
Reboot communications Ltd.
Reckitt Benckiser
Red River Development**
Replay Destinations
Restaurants Brands International (RBI)
R N Hill Chartered Professional Accountant Group
Rogers Communications Inc.
Rothmans Benson & Hedges
RSM Canada LLP
SAAM Towage
Safe Software Inc**
Saje Natural Wellness
Salesforce
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Sands & Associates
ScalePad**
Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets**
Scrawlr Development Inc.
Seaspan Corporation
Shift
Shim & Associates, P.C.**
Shopify**
Shoppers Drug Mart**
Sierra Wireless
Slack**
Slalom Consulting**
Slate Asset Management
Smythe LLP
Société francophone de Maillardville
Sony Pictures Imageworks
SpoonBill Partners LLC**
SSENSE
Staples
Starlight Investments
Start Proud
STEMCELL Technologies Inc.
STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
Sun Life Financial
Susgrainable Health
Foods Inc.**
Taiwan Trade Center
Talent Bureau**
Tangerine
TC Energy
TD Bank
*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2023
**Employers that hired one graduate or intern
TD Securities
TEALEAVES
Tech Talent Canada
TECHNATION
TechTO
Techtronic Industries Inc.
Teck Resources Limited
Tegus**
Tencent**
Tesla Motors
The Adecco Group
The Beacon Fellowship
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP)
The Decision Lab
The Hong Kong–Canada Business Association
The Krohmal Consulting Group
The Marketing Group (TMG)
The Salvation Army
The Trade Desk
The Wawanesa Mutual
Insurance Company
Thinkific
Thynkli
Tim Hortons / Restaurant
Brands International
tiptap Foundation
Toastmasters International
TOIT Events Inc - RBC
GranFondo
Toronto Financial Services Alliance
TorQuest Partners**
Torus Talent
Townline Homes Inc.
Traction on Demand
Transport Canada
Travelers Insurance**
Tricor Pacific Capital Inc.**
Trulioo**
TSK Laboratory, Canada Inc.
TTI Group
Unity Technologies
Vale Canada Ltd.
Vancity Savings Credit Union
Vancouver Airport Authority**
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Vancouver Pride Society
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Vantage Point
Varing Marketing Group
VEER Business Advisors Ltd.
Ventech China
Verstärker
Visier**
Walmart
Walsh King
Welbec Properties
Wesgroup Properties**
Western Coast Enterprise
Western Group
Westland Insurance Group Ltd.
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited
whatifi
Workday**
WorkSafeBC
WTW
Xerox Ltd.
Yahoo
Zum Rails**
Zurich Insurance Group
Interpreting our employment and internship 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.
