Artificial Intelligence for Business
Overview
Discover how AI technologies and tools are evolving and becoming essential in business and the wider economy. The specialization in Artificial Intelligence for Business is available to all majors within the Bachelor of Commerce degree. It responds to a major shift in how AI technologies and tools are evolving and becoming essential in business and the wider economy. This specialization equips you with the knowledge and tools to understand AI, develop skills in using current and emerging technologies and make informed business decisions.
You will gain a fundamental understanding of AI, explore its applications in various business functions and operations and choose electives to deepen your expertise in specific technologies or the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI. This specialization prepares our graduates to be more competitive in the job market and successful in their careers, and may also spark interest in graduate programs in AI.
If you're interested in applying to the Artificial Intelligence for Business specialization within the Commerce (Co-op) program, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using code DCC. Note: Students with previous post-secondary studies can only opt into a co-op program after the completion of a transfer-credit assessment.
If you're interested in applying to the Commerce program without co-op or are a student with previous post-secondary studies, apply via OUAC using code DBC.
For more information, please visit the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business web page.
The Artificial Intelligence for Business specialization can be taken within the Commerce program.
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | low 70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Banker
- Business analytics consultant
- Business intelligence officer
- Channel manager
- Compensation analyst
- Consultant
- Controller
- Corporate lender
- Credit analyst
- Employee benefits coordinator
- Financial analyst
- Financial planner
- Human resources manager
- Information and communication technology manager
- Information systems analyst
- Investment advisor
- Investment banker
- Labour relations specialist
- Portfolio manager
- Recruitment specialist
- Retail manager
- Sales manager
- Securities trader
- Tax accountant
- Training and development officer
- Treasurer
- Advertising executive
- Brand manager
- Marketing coordinator
- Marketing researcher
- Public health officer
Experiential learning
You will gain firsthand business experience through internship work placements (locally or abroad) or Capstone study projects in which you work as a team to provide consulting services to one of our industry partners. Learn more on the faculty website.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
The first two years of the program have a common curriculum featuring simulations, teamwork and case studies. In your third year, students can proceed to one of five majors:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
- Technology Management
You may also complete a minor from one of these areas, or in Operations and Supply Chain Management.