- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 5 year dual Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- History and Philosophy
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts with Undeclared Major and Bachelor of Commerce is a dual credential taken as one extended programme at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. The Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared half covers a first year of broad arts study before the major is chosen, allowing students to test subjects before committing, delivered alongside the commerce stream.
Alongside it the Bachelor of Commerce half delivers the full business curriculum across accounting, finance, marketing, operations, organisational behaviour and strategy, which is the professional side of Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared taken this way. Business plus Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared is the pairing employers describe as hardest to find, because most commerce graduates cannot handle the specialist content and most specialists cannot read a balance sheet. For the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with commerce route, one point matters above the rest. Choosing Bachelor of Commerce while leaving the arts major undeclared is a deliberate strategy rather than indecision, because the professional half of the degree is already settled, and that is the case for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with commerce route specifically.
As a degree level award, Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts with Undeclared Major and Bachelor of Commerce sits outside the field of study rules, which removes the CIP check that non degree applicants must complete. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering the Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared with commerce route with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for the Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared with commerce route in writing before you pay a deposit.
You will need Grade 12 / High School with 70 percent for Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts with Undeclared Major and Bachelor of Commerce, and IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6. Tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared with commerce route is recorded at CAD 21,000 a year with a CAD 150 application fee, and 5 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the the Bachelor of Arts in Undeclared with commerce route application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 70 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 58 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo is recorded as not accepted at this institution.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit confirms the seat and triggers the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: As a degree level award, Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts with Undeclared Major and Bachelor of Commerce sits outside the field of study rules, which removes the CIP check that non degree applicants must complete.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Varies by Major Chosen: the arts specialisation is selected later
- Administrative and Coordination Roles: general graduate entry
- Communications Assistant: writing focused roles
- Programme Support Officer: public and non profit sector
- Business Support Roles: commercial entry positions
- Business Analyst: roles bridging the specialism and commercial function
Reality check: undeclared entry is genuinely useful for undecided students, but the major must be chosen by the end of first year, so use that year actively rather than passively.
About Nipissing University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- World rank
- #2470
- Reference No.
- O19395535971
