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.
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.
*includes all BCom graduates who convocated in Nov 2023 and May 2024
of 2024
Full-time employment salaries (CAD) within six months of graduation*
73,320
62,889 $ 27,600- $ 206,000
Employment by geography
“ 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
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.
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.
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.
Employment highlights Class of 2024 Co-op graduates
Average salary within 6 months of graduation
87%
of 2024 Co-op graduates hired within six months of graduation
$ 73,712 59% Median salary within 6 months of graduation
$ 63,000 of work terms completed outside of BC 15%
$ 4,031
Average monthly salary for current Co-op students (Academic Year 2024/2025)
Co-op grads hired into permanent roles by their employer
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.
“ 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
Amazon
American Express
Aritzia
Bell Canada
BMO Capital Markets
Brex
CBRE Group Inc.
Citibank
CPP Investments
Engaged employers
A Thinking Ape**
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.**
Aarista**
AbCellera**
Accenture
ACM Advisors Ltd.**
Affinity Group IT Consulting**
Affinity Manufacturing Ltd.**
Agentis Capital**
AGF Investments
Alabaster Homes
Alberta Investment
Management Corporation (AIMCo)
Albourne Partners Limited
Altea Healthcare
Altitude Capital
Analog Devices
Analysis Group
Analyticy Technologies Inc.
Anthos Capital
AON**
Apple**
Applied Biological Materials**
Aquanow
Crowe Mackay LLP
Deloitte Accounting
Deloitte Consulting
Electronic Arts (EA)
EY Accounting
EY Consulting
First National Financial
JLL
KPMG Accounting
KPMG Consulting
Arc’teryx
Arista Networks
Asana
AstraZeneca**
Avigilon**
Avison Young
Axis Communications
Axis Insurance Managers Inc.
Axon Analytics Ltd**
Bain & Company
Baker Tilly**
BC Assessment
BC Cancer
BC Hydro
BC Maritime Employers Association**
BC Public Service Agency (BCPSA)**
BC Tech Association
BDO Canada
Beatdapp
Beedie Capital
Beedie Real Estate**
Belkorp Industries Inc.**
Better Environmentally
Sound Transportation
*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2024
**Employers that hired one graduate or intern
L.W. Property Advisors Ltd.
L’Oréal
MNP Accounting
National Bank of Canada
Oak Hill Advisors
PenderFund Capital
Management
PwC Accounting
PwC Consulting
RBC
BFL Canada Insurance Services Inc.
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
BlackBerry** BlackRock BMO
Boeing** Bosa Properties
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
BrandLIVE**
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)**
BTY Group
Burns & Wilcox Canada
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)**
SAP
TD Securities
Teck Resources Limited
TELUS
Tesla Motors
Uber Technologies, Inc.
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Cadillac Fairview
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)**
Canadian Tire Corporation
Cansbridge Fellowship
Cantor Fitzgerald
Canucks Sports & Entertainment
CAPCO
Carlsquare Ltd
Celestica Inc**
Cenovus Energy**
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**
Clearco
Clio**
CMLS Financial Ltd.**
Coalition, Inc.
Commodity Partners**
Connor, Clark & Lunn
Investment Management (CC&L)
Coto Japanese Academy
Cowboys Casino
Crowdlinker
D&H Group LLP**
Dah Sing Financial Group
Databricks
Davey Tree Expert Company
Davidson & Company LLP**
Debrand
Definity**
Delivery Hero
Delta-Q Technologies**
Dentsu
Devon Properties
DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants**
DMZ Ventures
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Domus Homes
Dorset Realty Group
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
Fidelity Investments
Financial Resilience Institute**
Financial Transactions Reports
Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
First Majestic Silver Corp.**
First Nations Health Authority**
Fisheries and Oceans Canada**
Flair Airlines Ltd
Fobi AI Inc.**
Fort Capital Partners
Forward Security**
Fosun Capital Group**
Four Winds Brewing
Fraser Health Authority**
Fresh Prep FuelSrv**
General Mills, Inc.**
GeoComply
George & Bell Consulting Inc.
GoldenTree Asset Management LP
Goldman Sachs
Government of British Columbia**
Government of Canada
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
IFS Copperleaf**
IGM Financial Inc**
Imperial Oil**
InBC Investment Corp.
Innovate BC**
INP Capital Inc.**
Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA)
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
Integrated Renewal Program**
Intellifi**
Inventa
InvestHK
Invictus Accounting Group LLP**
Ipsos
Iridia Medical**
Irwin Software
Isaac Operations
JA British Columbia (JABC)**
Jane Street Capital
Jenny Bird Jewelry
Jive PR + Digital
JP Morgan
JRG Building Engineering
Kardium**
Kearney
Kenvue
Kinaxis Inc.**
Kinetic Construction
Klein Group
Klick
Kuehne + Nagel**
Labatt Breweries of Canada** Lalamove
Leah Alexandra Jewelry
Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel
LifeBooster Inc.**
Lime Connect Canada
Loblaws
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
Lotus Canada**
Low Tide Properties
lululemon
Lux Insights
Lyft Commodity
Mackenzie Investments**
Maison Blanche
Consulting Inc.**
Manulife Financial
Marsh McLennan
Mastercard
Maven 11
McKinsey & Company
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)
Mountain Equipment Company (MEC)**
MP Logistics**
Nanoone Materials**
National Capital Commission
Naut’sa mawt Event Management
NetEase Games
New Power Labs**
New/Mode Software
NEXT Canada**
Nicola Wealth Management
Noise Digital
Northern Development
Initiative Trust
Northside
Northwest Territories Power Corporation**
Novo Nordisk**
O2E Brands**
Oasiss CPA Corp.**
Odlum Brown Financial Services**
OMERS
Omnicom Media Group
Ontario Legislature
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Onyx Initiative
Open Farm**
OpenRoad Auto Group Ltd.**
Operto Guest Technologies**
Optima Living**
Orbis Investment**
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited
Paladin Technologies Inc.**
Pan Pacific Hotels Group
PCL Construction
Pefox
Peloton Technologies Inc.**
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
Authority (PHSA)
PSP Investments**
Public Services and Procurement Canada
QuadReal Property Group
Raymond James Ltd.**
RBC Capital Markets**
RBC PH&N Investment Services
RE Royalties
Redshift Collective
Reeve Consulting Inc.**
Rely Digital Inc
Rendora AI
Restaurants Brands
International (RBI)
Rethink Communications
Rippling
Rivian
RJC Engineers** Robinhood
Rolfe, Benson LLP**
Rothmans Benson & Hedges
Rove Concepts
Royal Canadian Mounted
Police (RCMP)
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
Sierra Wireless**
SightSage Foods and Nutrition Inc.**
SignalChem Biotech Inc**
Skeena Resources Limited
Skybox Labs Inc
Slalom Consulting**
Slate Asset Management
Smythe LLP
Spare Labs**
Specialty Program Group
Canada
Spring Financial
Sprott Shaw College
Starlight Investments
Stealth Startup
STEMCELL Technologies**
Stifel Financial Corp.
Storm Guard**
Strategex Group**
Strategia Partners**
Stratesol Consulting
Sun Life Financial**
Suntory Holdings Limited
Susgrainable Health
Foods Inc.**
Sutton Realty
Swire Group
Tangerine
TCK Workshop**
TD**
Teaboco**
TEALEAVES
Techtronic Industries Inc
Tegus
The City of Delta**
The Hockey Shop Source for Sports
The Salvation Army
The Trade Desk**
*Key hiring partner = employer that hired two or more graduates from the Class of 2024 **Employers that hired one graduate or intern
The Weather Network (Pelmorex)**
Tony Hsu & Company**
Townline Homes Inc.**
Tradable Bits**
Tree Island Steel**
TRIUMF**
Trulioo**
UBS
Vancouver Airport Authority
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority**
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority**
Vancouver Pride Society**
VE Staal Stainless Steel
Ventech China**
viaSport British Columbia**
Visa
Visier
Vitacore Industries Inc**
Vital Logistics
Vohora LLP**
Vresh Foods
Walmart
Warrington PCI Management**
Waypoint Insurance
Welbec Properties**
WELL Health Technologies
Wells Fargo
Westcore Logistics**
Westland Insurance Group Ltd.
Westport Fuel Systems**
Workday
WorkSafeBC**
Xerox
Ziff Davis (J2 Global)**
Zurich Insurance Group**
Zymeworks Inc.
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.
