Commerce

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.

The Commerce program at Langara College is a non-degree program that provides courses needed for equivalency to pre-Commerce and first-year Commerce. It's a one-year program that leads to a Diploma in Arts and Science (Commerce). The program is geared towards students who want to transfer to universities such as UBC, SFU, or UVic.

The curriculum includes mathematically inclined courses, as well as business-oriented courses. Students develop skills in accounting, economics, and business mathematics. They also learn about business principles, such as marketing and finance, and develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Graduates of the Commerce program can work as accountants, financial advisors, business analysts, marketing coordinators, or management trainees. They can work in industries such as finance, accounting, or business, and for employers such as banks, accounting firms, or consulting firms.