Global Commerce

Admission Requirements

Enrolment in MOS Honors Specializations in is limited. Meeting of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Students may not apply to the BMOS HONORS SPECIALIZATIONS when they apply for admission to the University.

After first year, students may apply for admission upon completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 73% on, and no grade less than 60% in, the following 3.0 principal courses:

1.0 course: Business Administration 1220E.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, , Mathematics 1230A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, 1600A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B.

2.0* additional courses in any subject numbered 1000-1999 (MOS 1033A/B is strongly recommended).

*Students requiring Mathematics 0110A/B may include this course with permission from the Department.

After second year, students applying for a BMOS HONORS SPECIALIZATION must:

1. have achieved an average of at least 73% on the last 5.0 courses;
2. have achieved an average of at least 73% on the 3.0 principal courses (as noted above)  required for the module;
3. have obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
4. have obtained a passing grade in each elective course; and,
5. have a minimum cumulative average of 65%.

Note: Students admitted to the University without the Mathematics prerequisites for the first-year Mathematics courses for this program must fulfill the Mathematics prerequisite requirements before attempting these courses.

Transferring to King's BMOS Programs: Students enrolled at another Affiliated University College or the Constituent University must meet the admission requirements in order to transfer into a BMOS HONORS SPECIALIZATION at King's.

Module

11.5 senior courses:

1.0 course normally taken in second year: Business Administration 2257 or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B.
1.0 course from: Economics 2222A/B and Economics 2223A/B; or Statistical Sciences 2035 (with a minimum grade of 70%).
0.5 course: MOS 2285A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 2220A/B, Economics 2221A/B.
0.5 course from: MOS 2181A/B, MOS 2155A/B.
0.5 course normally taken in third year: MOS 2220F/G.
1.5 courses: MOS 3310A/B, MOS 3320A/B, MOS 3330A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 2260A/B, Economics 2261A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 3352A/B, Economics 3370A/B.
1.0 course normally taken in fourth year: MOS 4404A/B, MOS 4410A/B.
1.0 courses from: Economics 2162A/B, Economics 3317A/B, Economics 3320A/B, Economics 3343F/G, Economics 3381A/B; MOS 2255A/B, Political Science 2231E; MOS Special Topics at 3000 level or above, or the former Economics 3367A/B.
1.0 course: MOS 3331A/B, MOS 3332A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 3401F/G.

Students require 1.0 Category B (Arts and Humanities) if not already completed, and 2.0 designated essay courses including 1.0 numbered 2000-4999, prior to graduation.

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Progression Requirements

To progress in the BMOS HONORS SPECIALIZATION, students must:

1. maintain a minimum modular average of 70%;
2. obtain minimum grades of 60% in all courses listed for the module;
3. obtain a passing grade in each elective course (students who fail a course are not permitted to progress in Honors programs); and,
4. maintain a minimum cumulative average of 65%.

Students who fail to meet these progression requirements may be eligible to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a BMOS HONORS SPECIALIZATION, students must achieve a minimum modular average of 70% with a minimum mark of 60% in each course, obtain a passing grade in each elective course, and maintain a minimum average of 65% on the 20.0 courses counted towards the BMOS HONORS SPECIALIZATION Degree. Students with advanced standing must
achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western.

All students require 2.0 designated essay courses (E, F or G; at least 1.0 of which must be a senior course numbered 2000-4999) and 1.0 course from each of Categories A, B and C.

Admission Requirements

Completion of first-year requirements, including 3.0 principal courses with a minimum average of 70%, with no grade less than 60%:

1.0 course: Business Administration 1220E.
0.5 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B, Calculus 1000A/B.
0.5 course from: Mathematics 1229A/B, Calculus 1501A/B, Calculus 1301A/B; Mathematics 1600A/B
1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.

In addition to meeting the above admission requirements, students must successfully complete the admission requirements for a Major module in a discipline other than Management and Organizational Studies. If admission requirements are not met for either or both of the Majors, students will not be allowed to register in the BMOS HONORS DOUBLE MAJOR program and will be required to apply to a BMOS Honors Specialization, a BMOS Specialization, OR to another program.

After second year, students applying for the BMOS HONORS DOUBLE MAJOR must have

1. achieved an average of at least 70% on the last 5.0 courses;
2. achieved an average of at least 70% on the 3.0 principal courses for the module;
3. obtained a grade of at least 60% in each course required for the module;
4. obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
5. a minimum cumulative average of 65%.

All Honors Accounting Double Major students must complete 0.5 “Ethics” requirement, as part of their degree. MOS 4467A/B should be used for the 0.5 "Ethics" requirement as the course is also required for Western's Graduate Diploma in Accounting and the CPA designation. Students considering pursuing Western's Graduate Diploma in Accounting or their CPA certification should take all MOS Accounting courses listed in the "2.5 from" list and this may limit the options as to which other Honors Major Module can be selected for study.

Module

7.0 courses:

1.0 course: Business Administration 2257 or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B.
0.5 course: Economics 2222A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 2285A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 2220F/G.
0.5 course from: MOS 2181A/B, MOS 2155A/B.
1.5 courses: MOS 3310A/B, MOS 3320A/B, MOS 3330A/B.
0.5 course from: Economics 3352A/B, Economics 3370A/B, MOS 3331A/B.
1.0 course: MOS 4404A/B, MOS 4410A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 3332A/B.
0.5 course: MOS 3401F/G.

Students require 1.0 Category B (Arts and Humanities) if not already completed, and 2.0 designated essay courses including 1.0 numbered 2000-4999, prior to graduation.

Progression Requirements

To progress in the BMOS HONORS DOUBLE MAJOR, students must have

1. maintained a modular average of 70% in each Major module;
2. obtained a minimum grade of 60% in each course required for the module;
3. obtained a passing grade in each elective course;
4. maintained a cumulative average of 65%.

Students who fail to meet these progression requirements may be eligible to apply to a BMOS Specialization or to another program.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a BMOS HONORS DOUBLE MAJOR degree, students must achieve a minimum average of 70% with a minimum mark of 60% in each course of each module, obtain a passing grade in each elective course, and maintain a minimum cumulative average of 65% in the 20.0 courses counted towards the BMOS HONORS DOUBLE MAJOR degree. Students with advanced standing must achieve an average of 65% on courses completed at Western.

In addition to the module requirements for the different streams, all BMOS Honors Double Major students require the following before graduation:

1.0 "Ethics" course, as noted on the program checklists (see department).
2.0 designated essay courses (E, F, or G), 1.0 at the senior level.
1.0 course from each of Categories A, B, and C.

Admission requirements

Students applying for a BMOS SPECIALIZATION must have

1. an overall average of at least 70% on the last 5.0 courses completed;
2. obtained a passing grade for each course required for admission to the module, and a passing grade for all option courses; and
3. a minimum cumulative average of 65%.

5.0 first-year courses:

1.0 course: Business Administration 1220E.
1.0 course from: Mathematics 1225A/B, Mathematics 1228A/B, Mathematics 1229A/B, Mathematics 1230A/B; Calculus 1000A/B, Calculus 1301A/B, Calculus 1501A/B; Mathematics 1600A/B; Statistical Sciences 1024A/B.
1.0 course: Economics 1021A/B and Economics 1022A/B.
2.0** additional courses in any subject numbered 1000-1999 (MOS 1033A/B is strongly recommended).

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Progression Requirements

To progress in the BMOS SPECIALIZATION, students must

1. maintain a minimum cumulative average of 65%
2. obtain a minimum sessional average of 60% in the fall/winter term*

* Sessional averages are calculated in May, after the fall/winter term.
In order to be readmitted to the BMOS SPECIALIZATION, students must complete 5.0 additional courses in another discipline, achieve a minimum average of 70% in their last 5.0 courses, and have a cumulative average of 65%.

Graduation Requirements

Students must obtain a minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses to be counted for graduation. Students with advanced standing must achieve an overall average of 65% on courses completed at Western.

In addition to the module requirements for the different streams, all BMOS Four-Year Specialization students require the following before graduation:

1.0 "Ethics" course, as noted in the module requirements.
2.0 designated essay courses (E, F, or G), 1.0 at the senior level.
1.0 course from each of Categories A, B, and C.

MINOR MODULE COMBINATIONS

BMOS Specializations may be completed in conjunction with a Minor in a wide range of subject areas. Students planning to complete a BMOS Specialization with a Minor should plan their course selection with careful attention to prerequisites and King’s residency requirements. The requirements for specific Minors are listed elsewhere in the calendar.