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Schulich School of Business, York University
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Schulich School of Business, York University
Course Overview
Schulich's iBBA / BBA at York University is consistently the #1 ranked undergraduate business school in Canada (Bloomberg Businessweek Canadian rankings) and top 5 globally for international business (CEOWORLD). The 4-year Honours BCom covers accounting, finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and organisation studies, with year 3 specialisation across 12+ majors and 14 minors. Schulich's career centre claims 95%+ employment within 6 months and CAD 70,000+ average starting salary.
Sri Lankan applicants pick Schulich for the Canadian PR pipeline: BCom → 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) → Canadian Experience Class (PR via Express Entry) inside 5 years total. Schulich also runs Canada's largest international student exchange programme (60+ partner schools) and graduates routinely move into Bay Street investment banking (RBC Capital, BMO, Scotiabank), consulting (McKinsey Toronto, BCG, Bain), and Big 4 firms.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A Levels: 3 As; or GCE A/L (local) with 3As — competitive admission targets 85%+ average.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 36 points with 6/6/5 across three HLs; Mathematics required.
- check_circle Schulich Online Written Submission (4 short essays — 250 words each) is required and weighted alongside grades.
- check_circle School profile, transcripts and one academic reference.
- check_circle Optional video interview (recommended for borderline applicants).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.5 Overall (min 7.0 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (min 23 in each section).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 73 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your secondary qualification was completed in English at an accredited school for at least 4 years (most Sri Lankan applicants from Edexcel/Cambridge International streams qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | CAD 55,000 | Rs. 12,925,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Toronto) | CAD 22,000 | Rs. 5,170,000 |
| Study Permit, Biometrics & UHIP | CAD 1,500 | Rs. 352,500 |
| Books, Laptop & Setup | CAD 1,800 | Rs. 423,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | CAD 80,300 | Rs. 18,870,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Canadian Experience Class PR pathway typically achievable within 5 years of graduation. Top hirers: RBC Capital Markets, BMO, Scotiabank, TD, Deloitte, McKinsey, BCG, Bain, PwC. Median starting salary for Schulich BCom: CAD 70,000+ with sign-on bonuses common.
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