Business starts here.
At LANG, we believe strong business performance and positive impact go hand in hand. We prepare students to think analytically, act responsibly, collaborate effectively and lead with purpose—using Business as a Force for Good®. Earn your Bachelor of Commerce from an
Choose Your Path. Make Your Impact.
AACSB-accredited, globally recognized business school, with the flexibility to focus your studies in an area that aligns with your interests and ambitions.
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LANG means choosing purpose alongside performance.
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Vision
Mission
Advantage
To be recognized locally and globally for our commitment to developing authentic leaders for a sustainable and equitable world.
To cultivate business as a force for good® in society and inspire purpose by promoting responsible and sustainable businesses and communities through interdisciplinary learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
At LANG, we are a values-driven academic community united by a shared purpose: to rethink systems, advance equity, and lead meaningful change for people and the planet.
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Personalize Your Degree
Create your own career path with a specialized major, complementary minor and a range of learning experiences. Each major is available in both co-op and regular streams, with co-op applications made directly from high school. No matter which stream you choose, you’ll have access to LANG’s dedicated Business Career Development Centre for career coaching, employer connections and professional opportunities.
Nine majors across critical disciplines with an industry focus:
Add a complementary minor:
. Accounting
. Business Data Analytics
. Accounting
. Management
. Economics
. Management Economics
. Study abroad . Join a student club . Launch a startup . Compete in case competitions
. Entrepreneurship
& Finance . Marketing Management
Go beyond the classroom:
. Human Resources
. International Business
. Hospitality & Tourism Management
. Marketing
. Real Estate . Government, Economics &
. Sport & Event Management
. Project Management
. Sustainable Business
Management . Food & Agricultural Business
. Restaurant & Beverage
. Sport & Event Management
Management
Undeclared option: Want a commerce degree, but not ready to commit to a major? Apply as "undeclared" and begin with courses that foster a smooth transition to a specialization in second year. (No co-op option)
The LANG Way
A commitment to a way of thinking, learning, and leading that guides how we engage with the world and with each other. It is a living philosophy that challenges convention, builds community, and drives transformation.
Explore. We embrace curiosity.
Challenge. We question assumptions.
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Unite. We build bridges.
Transform. We turn insights into action.
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Why Choose LANG?
Graduate on your timeline With the right planning and taking courses
throughout the summers, you can complete your four-year degree in just over three years!
Study business from anywhere
You can choose online or in-person courses, giving you the flexibility to work while you study, or live remotely. LANG offers a fully online BComm
degree in Sport & Event Management allowing students to study remotely, work full time or
dedicate time to varsity or professional sports.
LANG MBA
As a graduating BComm student, you can also
enhance your experience through our direct-entry,
accelerated MBA program - fast-tracking your path into more senior employment roles.
Make your degree your own
You can personalize your degree to match your interests and goals. For example, you can complete the Leadership Certificate and
complement any of our nine majors with a wide range of minors.
You can also engage in experiential learning
opportunities beyond the classroom—i.e., study abroad, lead or participate in a student club, launch a start-up, and compete in case competitions.
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BComm Major:
Accounting Start your journey towards the highly respected CPA designation and a successful career in business and accounting. LANG’s accounting program courses fulfill all the necessary requirements to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Ontario. Complement your accounting focus with the LANG Master of Professional Accounting upon graduation to advance your progress towards achieving your CPA designation.
Quick Facts
Sample Careers
Highlighted Employers
Gain experience during paid work terms
. Public Accountant
CPA
. Management Consultant
KPMG, PwC, EY, Deloitte, Grant Thornton, BDO, MNP, Canada Revenue Agency, Linamar Corp.
Co-op option
. Financial Analyst . Controller
Accredited Complete your Master of Professional Accounting to advance your pursuit of your CPA designation.
Sample Courses:
. Applied Financial Accounting . Management Accounting
. Statistics for Business Decisions . Taxation
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BComm Major:
Government, Economics & Management Combine politics, law and business and explore the unique intersection of the public sector with business and economics. Explore issues such as whether government should be run in a more "business-like" manner, and the principles of equality and justice in decision-making. Develop transferable business skills in law, human resources, marketing, accounting and finance, and pursue diverse career opportunities within the public, private and voluntary sectors. This major is ideal for students wishing to pursue law school or a career in the public sector or government relations.
Quick Facts
Co-op option
Gain experience during paid work terms
Ideal for students wishing to pursue law school Combines topics of political science, economics and management
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Sample Careers
. Business Development Specialist . Government Policy Analyst . Business Analyst
Highlighted Employers
RBC, Bank of Canada, Metrolinx, CRA, Government of Ontario BMO, Manulife, Ontario Teachers' Pension
. Media & Public Relations
Sample Courses: . Public Policy
. Economic Statistics
. Public Administration and Governance . Philosophy of Law
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BComm Major:
Hospitality & Tourism Management
LANG’s Hospitality and Tourism Management major, one of Canada's best, prepares you for a leadership role in the world's largest industry. Receive specialized business and management skills to enter into the industry’s key sectors, including hospitality, foodservice, event management, tourism, and beverage management. Pursue an exciting career in the experience economy, offering endless opportunities for growth. There are numerous opportunities to apply your skills through co-op programs, international exchanges, and extra-curricular activities - including case competitions and industry certifications.
Quick Facts
12-Month Co-op Opportunities provide a full year of paid work experience
Many exciting exchange opportunities for students that take part in global exchanges
Sample Careers
Tourism Manager Catering Manager Marketing Manager Director of Room Operations Senior Event Management
Highlighted Employers Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts Marriott Group Hotel & Resorts Blue Mountain Resorts LP St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Muskoka Bay Resort Toronto International Film Festival
Sample Courses: . Event Management
. Control Systems in the Hospitality Industry . Lodging Management
. Destination Management and Marketing
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BComm Major:
Management In this versatile and flexible major, you will develop strategic leadership and management skills,
preparing you to work as an organizational leader across a wide range of industries. Explore topics such as project management, conflict and negotiation while having the flexibility to add a minor in other business disciplines, including project management, international business or sustainable business.
Upon graduation, you will be equipped to make better decisions for your organization, efficiently
lead and manage a team and plan strategic global projects while considering economic, social and environmental factors.
Quick Facts
Co-op option
Gain experience during paid work terms
Flexible Options
Add minors and certificates to your degree
Broad Business Degree Ideal for those wanting to expand their management competencies
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Sample Careers
Highlighted Employers
. Business Analyst
. Cintas . SoftChoice . Labatt . Oracle . Co-operators
. Human Resource Mgr. . Consultant . Project Manager
Sample Courses:
. Principles of Management
. Business and Consumer Law . Business Analytics
. Strategic Management
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BComm Major:
Management Economics & Finance
Integrate the analytics of economics with the practical tools of accounting, management and marketing. Receive a solid foundation of business skills with a specialization in a sought-after field. At the beginning of your fourth semester, you choose to focus your studies in either finance or management economics. Either choice gives you the ability to think in a disciplined yet open-minded way, and apply this way of thinking to tackle challenges in a globalized economy. You will learn in a challenging and rewarding environment, gain in-depth knowledge of finance, and obtain a practical understanding of a broad range of business areas.
Quick Facts
Co-op option
Gain experience during paid work terms
Your Major in Finance or Managerial Economics
Jumpstart Your CPA/CFA or pursue graduate school
Sample Careers
Highlighted Employers
. Investment Analyst
. Cintas . SoftChoice . Labatt . Oracle . Co-operators
. Corporate Manager . Commercial Bank Associate . Business Analyst
Sample Courses: . Economic Statistics . Corporate Finance . Investments
. Operations Management
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BComm Major:
Marketing Management
Explore the core of the marketing discipline and understand the key components of marketing strategies. Conduct research and gain insights from external factors and consumer behavior. Learn about segmenting and targeting your market, branding, developing and positioning new products and services, and effectively applying the marketing mix to achieve success. Put your skills to work in our hands-on and collaborative learning environments. LANG marketing faculty are highly connected to the marketing industry and conduct impactful, cutting-edge research. Gain knowledge in creating, communicating, and delivering product offerings to create value to stakeholders in a global and connected economy. Be prepared to pursue a variety of marketing career paths and diverse leadership roles.
Quick Facts
Co-op option
Gain experience during paid work terms
Emphasis on applied, hands-on learning Add a minor or a certificate to create your own path
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Sample Careers
Highlighted Employers
. Brand manager . Marketing manager . Research analyst . Sales manager . Entrepreneur
. PepsiCo . Telus . Polaris . Ricoh Canada . TTI Canada Inc.
Sample Courses: . Making Sense of Data
in Psychological Research
. Statistics for Business Decisions
. Fundamentals of Consumer Behaviour . Marketing Analytics
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BComm Major:
Real Estate Make an impact where people live, work and play. Develop a strong foundation of core business skills
including finance, marketing and economics, while obtaining a specialized education in real estate. You'll explore new uses for different types of real estate while considering the economic, social and environmental variables that factor into decision-making. LANG’s real estate graduates hold executive level
positions in appraisal, brokerage, development, property and asset management and can be found in all sectors of the industry including commercial, residential, property management and finance.
Quick Facts
Co-op option
Gain experience during paid work terms
Jumpstart accreditations in appraisal and property management Add a minor or a certificate to create your own path Sample Careers . Broker
. Leasing agent
. Market analyst
. Property manager
. Real estate developer
Highlighted Employers
Colliers, QuadReal, Avison Young, CLV Group, JLL, Cadillac Fairview, Mattamy Homes, Skyline
Sample Courses: . Real Estate Finance
. Real Estate Appraisal
. Housing and Real Estate Law . Real Estate Market Analysis
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BComm Major:
Sport & Event Management
LANG’s Sport and Event Management major will prepare you for leadership roles in the global sport industry. You will receive a specialized education from LANG’s renowned scholars in sport management as well as a BComm degree, providing you with career-focused business skills in finance, marketing and communications. You will dive into key aspects of the sport industry, including sponsorship, media, stakeholder engagement and organizational leadership. Your courses will extend beyond traditional lectures and will include group projects, in-class simulations and case-based learning to help link theory with industry practice.
Quick Facts
Co-op option
Gain experience during paid work terms
Flexible options to add a minor or certificate to your degree Graduates work for MLSE, Sportsnet, NBA, and Toronto Tempo
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Sample Careers
Highlighted Employers
. Events Coordinator . Data Analyst . Marketing &
MLSE, Toronto Blue
Sales Manager . Sponsorship Director
Jays, Golf Canada, Children's Foundation of Guelph & Wellington
Sample Courses:
. The Business of Sport and Event Tourism . Understanding Sport Fandom
. The Impact of Business on Sport Industry . Sales, Sponsorship and Stakeholder Engagement in Sport
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BComm Major:
Food & Agricultural Business
Quick Facts
you'll need to succeed in today's dynamic food
Gain experience during paid work terms
Develop the management and analytical skills
and agribusiness industry. You will explore all areas
Co-op option
of management, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, production, supply chain, organizational behaviour, policy planning and
implementation. Building on a solid foundation
in applied economics you can explore issues such
Offered in conjunction with the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC)
as sustainable food production, food security, and food and climate change policies.
Sample Careers
Highlighted Employers
. Food Industry Analyst
. Maple Leaf Foods . Cargill . OMAFA . Syngenta Canada . RBC
. Farm Business Manager . Operations Manager . Agribusiness Consultant
Sample Courses:
. Economics of the Agri-Food System . Agri-Food Markets and Policy . Operations Management
. Agricultural and Food Policy
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Career-focused Experiences & Support
LANG’s co-op program, dedicated career services and extensive industry collaborations boost your resume and give you the experiences you need to launch your career. The Business Career Development Centre provides tailored career mentoring and networking opportunities to put you in front of hiring employers and the networking skills to help you stand out. Ready to build something of your own? LANG’s John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise offers mentoring, resources and funding to help you turn an idea into a startup.
96%
graduate employment rate.*
Career coaching and mentoring
Need support in perfecting your resume, interview prep or improving your LinkedIn profile? LANG’s Business Career Development Centre is available to enhance your professional image to help you land your job. The Centre offers workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities and one-on-one career coaching.
150+ student start-ups launched.
Bring your ideas to life!
LANG’s John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise provides you with the funding, mentorship and training to help bring your innovative business idea to life! The Wood Centre is the hub of entrepreneurship at U of G, and has helped launch over 150 student startups.
Co-op available in all 9 majors.
Co-op in every major
Apply to LANG’s co-op option directly from high school. With a co-op option in every major, you can add valuable career experiences to your resume from employers that seek out LANG Commerce students. Examples of companies that hire LANG co-op students include Canadian Tire, Fidelity Investments, PepsiCo, MLSE, RBC among others.
*within 2 years of graduating
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Business as a Force for good. ®
At LANG, Business as a Force for Good® means learning to create both prosperity and positive impact. You’ll be challenged to consider not only how businesses perform, but how the decisions leaders make affect people, communities and the planet. That commitment is experienced by our students. In 2026, LANG was recognized for the third consecutive year as a Level 4 – Transforming School in the Positive Impact Rating, a global assessment based entirely on student feedback. Beyond the classroom, build your leadership through student organizations, community engagement and international study experiences that broaden your perspective on business and the world.
Level 4 Transforming School in the 2026 Positive Impact Rating, as rated by students
Lead by doing
Hundreds
30 countries
of student clubs and leadership opportunities
Leadership is something you practise. Through team-based learning, student organizations and hands-on experiences, you’ll build the confidence to communicate, collaborate and lead. Your involvement is captured in a digital portfolio, helping you show employers the leadership and professional development experiences that shaped your degree.
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Study abroad opportunities across
Think Globally
Broaden your perspective by studying abroad and experiencing business, culture and community in a different part of the world. With opportunities in more than 30 countries, including Australia, France, Scotland, Singapore, Barbados and Sweden, you can build a more global perspective while adding an unforgettable experience to your degree.
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Financing & Scholarships LANG and the University of Guelph offer a wide range of scholarships and awards that recognize academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and other accomplishments. Many are awarded automatically, while others require an application.
Explore available opportunities through LANG, Student Financial Services and the University of Guelph awards by visiting our website for more information.
s e R w o L LANG Entrance Scholarships LANG Entrance Scholarships recognize
incoming students who have demonstrated strong leadership, community involvement and a commitment to making a positive impact. Valued at $5,000 each, these awards celebrate students who reflect LANG’s values and its commitment to Business as a Force for Good®.
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Take the next steps and learn more about LANG & The University of Guelph • Attend an upcoming admissions event • Book a campus tour • Register for LANG’s Leadership Academy and receive exclusive invites to virtual workshops & webinars to help build the Future You
Admission Requirements: Estimated Cut-off: 80-86% (students applying to co-op typically require a higher average) Requirements: All Commerce majors require ENG4U, MHF4U, 1 additional 4U math course, 3 additional 4U or 4M courses. Note: Hospitality and Tourism Management and Government, Economics and Management majors only require ENG4U, MHF4U and 4 additional 4U or 4M courses.