Marianopolis College

Commerce

Professor Jean-Michel Cohalan

Program Coordinator

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admissions@marianopolis.edu

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Leadership and problem-solving using rigorous methodologies and analysis

The Commerce concentration of Social Science (400.AB) is a two-year pre-university DEC program that introduces you to the world of business. How do organizations function? How do workplace dynamics develop and evolve? How can mathematical analysis and financial systems guide business decisions? What role do the Social Sciences play in understanding the business environment? These are some of the questions you will examine from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Mandatory mathematics courses give you the prerequisites you need for business administration programs in university.

  • WHO IS THIS PROFILE FOR?

    If you are interested in the world of business, administration, and finance, if you are curious about the inner workings of organizations, if you want to apply your math skills to solve real world problems or learn how to become an entrepreneur, then Commerce at Marianopolis is the right fit for you.

  • DOES IT OFFER HONOURS?

    Yes, you can apply to the Honours Distinction in Social Science after your first semester and will be selected based on your academic standing and a letter of intent. If you are accepted into Honours, you will be enrolled in enriched sections of certain courses and you will get to engage more deeply with your program through various activities, including special guest lectures, site visits, group seminars, and social events.

  • WHERE DOES IT LEAD?

    The Commerce concentration is a great stepping stone for a wide variety of university programs, including studies in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing.

  • WHAT ARE THE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS?

    • Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (Diplôme d’études secondaire) or its equivalent
    • English and French proficiency tests (in certain circumstances)
    • Secondary V Mathematics TS (064506, 564506) or Mathematics SN (065506, 565506)
    • Secondary IV and V Mathematics TS or Mathematics SN minimum grade of 75% in each
    • Overall minimum grade average of 75%

    For more information, consult the complete list of entrance requirements to Marianopolis College.

Semester Snapshots

Here is a look at the courses you will take, depending on whether your hold a certificate of eligibility for English-language education in Quebec. For more information about the certificate of eligibility, consult our FAQs.

  • Semester 1

    Fundamentals of Business
    Differential Calculus
    Intellectual Methods
    Macroeconomics
    Introduction to College English
    French Second Language
    Humanities: Knowledge or World Views
    Physical Education

  • Semester 2

    History of the Modern World
    Integral Calculus
    Introduction to Psychology
    Quantitative Analysis
    English Literary Genres
    French Second Language
    Physical Education

  • Semester 3

    Multidisciplinary Thematic
    Qualitative Research
    Linear Algebra
    Choose 1 Intro-Level Elective
    English Literary Themes
    French Second Language or Complementary
    Humanities: Knowledge or World Views
    Physical Education

  • Semester 4

    Integrative Project
    Choose 2 Upper-Level Electives
    English Adapted to Program
    2 French Second Language or 1 Complementary
    Humanities: Ethics
    Physical Education

  • Semester 1

    Fundamentals of Business
    Differential Calculus
    Intellectual Methods
    Macroeconomics
    Introduction to College English
    French Literature
    Physical Education

  • Semester 2

    History of the Modern World
    Integral Calculus
    Introduction to Psychology
    Quantitative Analysis
    English Literary Genres
    French Literature
    Humanities: Knowledge or Worldviews

  • Semester 3

    Multidisciplinary Thematic
    Qualitative Research
    Linear Algebra
    Choose 1 Intro-Level Elective
    English Literary Themes
    French Literature
    Humanities: Knowledge or World Views
    Physical Education

  • Semester 4

    Integrative Project
    Choose 2 Upper-Level Electives
    English Adapted to Program
    Humanities: Ethics
    Physical Education
    Complementary

Sample list of Intro-Level Electives: Anthropology: Human Culture and Diversity; Geography: People, Places and Environments; Introduction to Political Science; Sociology: Individual and Society.

Sample list of Upper-Level Electives: Marketing; Management; Accounting; International Business; Business and Social Responsibility; Anthropology: Race and Racism, Microeconomics; International Economics; Introduction to Finance; Environmental Geography; American History; Political Science: International Relations; Political Science: Understanding Power; Business Psychology, Sociology: Social Inequalities and Social Problems; Fundamentals of Law.

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Profile Highlights

ROBUST UNIVERSITY PREPARATION
The Social Science program at Marianopolis offers a unique and exciting pathway through a wide range of Social Science disciplines to help you build a more thorough and nuanced understanding of our complex world. Not only will you develop important analytical and methodological skills that will prepare you for a broad range of university programs, you will learn to become a more self-driven learner and an empowered and informed global citizen.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND INTEGRATIVE
Our faculty from 10 different disciplines work closely together to ensure that students experience a highly integrative and fulfilling program of study. Our  team-taught multidisciplinary thematic courses introduce students to sustainability and citizenship from multiple perspectives, enabling them to explore and address various contemporary issues using a collaborative and integrated approach.

MENTORSHIP
The Social Science Mentorship Program pairs students from any concentration with Marianopolis alumni studying or working in social science, business or law related fields. The program aims to cultivate lasting bonds between students and alumni and to provide students with guidance and skills that help them succeed as students, as professionals and as global citizens.

News

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Graduates now working in fields like law, psychotherapy, business, and communications discuss how their studies have equipped them to adapt to various professional environments.

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Students get hands-on experience in responsible investing, thanks to alumni mentors in the industry.

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“Coming from a French high school, I was the only one of my friends to make the transition to English studies. I can now gladly state that my expectations of Marianopolis were exceeded in every way. I have maintained my older friendships while building new ones that will last a lifetime. My classes were full of students who were ambitious, balanced and kind.”

Camille Joli-Coeur
Class of 2018, Social Science

Notable Alumni

Brian Fetherstonhaugh '76

CEO, Ogilvy One

Shobhita Soor '07

CEO and founder, Legendary Foods

Ted Ty '98

Animator and filmaker

Professor Jean-Michel Cohalan

Program Coordinator