FAQ

  • A student must have a global high school average of 70% or above.
  • A student must have an average grade in Math 506 (TS or SN) of 70% or above.
  • Commerce is a very competitive program. The higher your grades, the better the likelihood of getting in the profile!

In the fall semester, there are usually about 800 applicants for the Commerce Profile. About 450 students will be admitted into the Commerce Profile, this represents about 56% of the applicants.

*Please note that these numbers are approximations and vary every year based on various factors.*

3 maths are required in the Commerce Profile (Calculus I, Calculus II and Linear Algebra) while only 2 maths are required in International Business (Calculus I and Linear Algebra).

Typically, the four semesters in the Commerce Profile will look like:

Term 1

  • French
  • Humanities: Knowledge
  • English: Introduction to College English
  • Introduction to Social Science Research
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Introduction to Business
  • Calculus I: Differential Calculus for Social Sciences

Term 2

  • Physical Activity and Effectiveness
  • Humanities: World Views
  • Complementary
  • English: Literary Genres
  • Qualitative Methods
  • Introduction to Global History
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Calculus II: Integral Calculus for Social Sciences

Term 3

  • French
  • English: Literary Themes
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Quantitative Analysis for Commerce
  • Macroeconomics: Commerce
  • Language of Business: Accounting
  • Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry for Social Sciences

Term 4

  • Physical Activity and Autonomy
  • Humanities: Applied Themes in Humanities
  • Complementary
  • English: Applied Themes in English
  • Integrative Seminar
  • Choose one (1) Introductory course
    • Introduction to Anthropology
    • Introduction to Classics
    • Introduction to Geography
    • Introduction to Religious Studies
    • Introduction to Political Science
    • Introduction to Sociology
    • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Choose one (1) Analysis course
    • Microeconomics
    • Application in Marketing

While here are the courses in International Business Studies :

Term 1

  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Humanities: Knowledge
  • English: Introduction to College English
  • Introduction to Social Science Research
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Introduction to Business
  • Calculus I: Differential Calculus for Social Sciences

Term 2

  • Physical Activity and Effectiveness
  • Humanities: World Views
  • English: Literary Genres
  • French
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Choose one (1) Introductory course
    • Introduction to Anthropology
    • Introduction to Geography
  • Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry for Social Sciences

Term 3

  • French
  • English: Literary Themes
  • Complementary
  • Qualitative Methods
  • Introduction to Global History
  • Choose one (1) Analysis course
    • International Business
    • Geography of the World Economy
  • Choose one (1) from Thematic Issues OR Mathematics
    • Thematic Issues
    • Calculus II: Integral Calculus for Social Sciences
    • Probability and Statistics for Social Sciences

Term 4

  • Physical Activity and Autonomy
  • Humanities: Applied Themes in Humanities
  • Complementary
  • English: Applied Themes in English
  • Integrative Seminar
  • International Trade and Commercial Policy
  • Choose one (1) Analysis course (See Analysis Course List – Prerequisite is Introductory course in the discipline)

More than 80% of students that graduate from the Commerce Profile will continue their studies at the university level.

*Please note that this number is an approximation and varies every year based on various factors.*

For more information, please consult the following document:
Making up missing HS math courses

If you have questions regarding Commerce courses or profile activities, please contact commerce@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

For admissions-related questions, please email admissions@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

We require a higher admissions average than any other Social Science Profile, and we offer an enriched stream of math to those looking for the added challenge.



Last Modified: January 24, 2023