A Bachelor of Commerce (abbreviated BCom, B.Com., BComm, or B.Comm.) is an undergraduate degree in commerce and related subjects. The degree is also known as the Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, or BCA. It is predominantly offered in Commonwealth nations; however, the degree is no longer offered in the United Kingdom.

Structure[link]

Curriculum[link]

The degree is designed to provide the student with a wide range of managerial skills while at the same time building competence in a particular area. Most universities therefore plan the degree such that additional to their major, students are exposed to general business principles, quantitative analysis and organizational behaviour. The curriculum thus focuses both on academic subjects, such as statistics or economics, as well as practical business subjects, such as accountancy, law, management, marketing, finance, etc. Cooperative education programs are also common. For a comparison with other degrees in business and management, see further under Bachelor's degree.

Duration[link]

The precise requirements for the degree vary, and the course structure tends to vary in different countries. The curriculum generally lasts three years in Australia, New Zealand, India, Malta, South Africa, the United States of America, parts of Canada and the United Kingdom, and four years in majority of Canada, Republic of Ireland, Ghana, Philippines and the Netherlands. In South Africa, and some universitites in India, many students extend their studies to a fourth "Honours" year [BCom (Hons)] - an additional postgraduate qualification - usually focused exclusively on one subject. In Malta, the additional year is not considered as a postgraduate qualification. In Pakistan, BCom is of two-years, BCom (Hons) of three-years; while a four year program is known as BS/BS (Hons) Commerce. Arts students are strictly prohibited from signing up for the course.

Areas of study[link]

Depending on the institution, a formal academic major may or may not be established. Regardless, the Bachelor of Commerce requires students to take the majority of their courses in business-related subjects, namely the following and others depending on students' particular interests.

Further study[link]

A BCom graduate may pursue the Master of Commerce, or other post-graduate masters programs such as the Master of Finance (MFin), Master of Accounting (MAcc), Master in Business Administration (MBA). The degree - with appropriate courses - is usually recognised by the various professional accounting bodies, and graduates often therefore pursue accounting designations such as the Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified General Accountant (CGA). Graduates also commonly pursue professional certifications such as the CFA, CIM and PMP.

History[link]

This unreferenced section requires citations to ensure verifiability.

The Bachelor of Commerce degree was first offered at the University of Birmingham. The University's School of Commerce was founded by William Ashley, an Englishman from Oxford University, who was the first Professor of Political Economy and Constitutional History in the Faculty of Arts of the University of Toronto. Ashley left Toronto in 1892, spent a few years at Harvard University and then went back to England to the new University of Birmingham where he founded the School of Commerce and began the program - the forerunner of many BCom degree programs throughout the British Empire. Eighteenth-century economists had divided the English economy into three sectors: agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. Commerce included the transportation, marketing, and financing of goods. The Birmingham program included economic geography, economic history, general economics, modern languages, and accountancy.

See also[link]

• Master of Commerce
• Master of Business
• Bachelor of Accountancy, a specialised accountancy degree
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Business Science
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA)

• Business school
• Business schools listed by country

References[link]

• Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom) University of the Punjab, Pakistan

Rachel Bilson
Bilson on the set of Jumper, November 2006.
Born	Rachel Sarah Bilson (1981-08-25) August 25, 1981 (age 30) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2003–present
Partner	Hayden Christensen (2007-present)

Rachel Sarah Bilson (born August 25, 1981) is an American actress. Bilson grew up in a California show business family, and made her television debut in 2003, subsequently becoming well known for playing Summer Roberts on the prime time drama series The O.C. Bilson made her film debut in the 2006 film The Last Kiss and starred in the 2008 action/science fiction film Jumper. She is currently starring as Dr. Zoe Hart on The CW's Hart of Dixie.

Early life[link]

Bilson was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Janice (née Stango), a sex therapist, and Danny Bilson, a writer, director, and producer.^[1] Her father is Jewish and her mother, a native of Philadelphia, is Italian American.^[2][3][4] Bilson's father comes from a show business family; her great-grandfather, George Bilson (born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England), was the head of the trailer department at RKO Pictures; her Brooklyn-born great-grandmother, Hattie Bilson, was a screenwriter; and her grandfather, Bruce Bilson, is a film director.^[2][5] Bilson's parents divorced when she was nine years old, and in 1997, her father remarried Heather Medway, an actress and the mother of Bilson's half-sisters Hattie and Rosemary.

Bilson had what has been described as a "self-destructive, rebellious period" during her teen years.^[6] When she was 14, she and a group of her brother's friends were involved in a car accident, a head-on collision with another car.^[7] As a result, Bilson was unconscious for a few days, has a scar above her right eye, and sometimes suffers from migraines and memory loss.^[8] She has stated that the experience "changed" her,^[7] encouraging her to "stop... getting into trouble"^[5] and stopping her from "going down that road" and because of this experience she learned to play the piano.^[7] Bilson graduated from Walter Reed Middle School in 1995 and from Notre Dame High School in 1999. During her time at Notre Dame, she appeared in productions of Bye Bye Birdie, Once Upon a Mattress and The Crucible.^[9]

Career[link]

Bilson attended Grossmont College in a suburb of San Diego, but dropped out after one year,^[10] taking her father's advice to pursue a professional acting career.^[5] She then made several appearances in commercials, including advertisements for Subway restaurants, Raisin Bran and Pepto-Bismol.^[5] She made her screen acting debut in early 2003, appearing in one episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter. Bilson was subsequently cast in The O.C., which debuted in August 2003. Her character, Summer Roberts, was initially intended to appear in only a few episodes, but became a series regular after a successful run, as Bilson's on-screen romance with Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) became a noted aspect of the series.^[10]

As a result of the success of The O.C., Bilson has become well known among teenage audiences. At the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, Bilson collected three awards: "Choice Hottie Female", "Choice TV Actress (Drama)" and "Best Onscreen TV Chemistry" (jointly won with Adam Brody).^[11] In 2005, Maxim magazine named her sixth in their annual "Hot 100 List";^[12] in 2006, the publication awarded her #14.^[13] The UK edition of FHM Magazine named her 28th in the 2006 100 Sexiest Women in the World list,^[14] while the US Edition Ranked her 77th in 2005.^[15] Bilson was also named one of People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" in 2006.^[16]

Bilson's first film role was in The Last Kiss, a romantic comedy-drama also starring Zach Braff. In the film, which opened in 2006, she plays a college student who seduces Braff's character. It was reported that she called for a body double during the sex scenes because she was uncomfortable being nude in front of the camera. She does appear in the scene for the final film, wearing a flesh-colored bra. "I was terrified!" she admitted. "But Zach really helped me through it, and we're friends, so he made it very comfortable, and Tony made it very comfortable, and it was actually a really nice setting. And I'm happy I did it, because I can say I did my first sex scene, and I never have to do that again!"^[17] One review of the film noted that Bilson played the role with "surprising depth",^[18] although another critic described her role as "Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction as an airhead valley girl with a hot bod".^[19]

Bilson has stated that she prefers acting in feature films to appearing on television, and that she would like the kind of roles "that Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson are offered".^[10] She has specified that though she is "grateful" for the success of The O.C.,^[20] she feels that the show "is over" and that she is "ready to move on" to film roles.^[21] In September 2006, unconfirmed reports surfaced that Bilson was linked to star in a film version of the comic book character Wonder Woman;^[22] Bilson has stated that these reports were untrue.^[23]

In late 2006, Bilson was cast in the role of Millie in Doug Liman's thriller Jumper, as the replacement for actress Teresa Palmer; the film was released on February 14, 2008.^[24] She also appeared in a two-episode arc on The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz's NBC comedy, Chuck,^[25] and in the film New York, I Love You, and appeared in the 100th episode of How I Met Your Mother ("Girls Versus Suits") as Ted Mosby's latest love interest.^[26] In September 2008, she started shooting the indie romantic film Waiting For Forever, directed by James Keach. In September 2009 Rachel appeared as a celebrity guest judge in the third episode of Project Runway (season 6). She stars in the upcoming indie film BBF & Baby next to Krysten Ritter and Kate Bosworth. The film began production in Los Angeles in October 2010.

It was announced in 2011 that Bilson was set to star in a new The CW series called Hart of Dixie created by The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz. Bilson and Schwartz, who already had worked together on The O.C, were previously set to work again together on the NBC show Ghost Angeles, but the supernatural romantic comedy was dropped.^[27]

Bilson also launched a shoe range in 2011.^[28]

Personal life[link]

Bilson and Adam Brody, her co-star on The O.C., dated for three years, ending in 2006.^[29] She met Hayden Christensen on the set of Jumper in 2007 and became engaged in 2008.^[30] In mid-2010 the couple split up, but were dating again a few months later.^{[31][32][33][34][35]}

Bilson has been recognized by several media sources as being a "fashion junkie".^[36][37][38] She has described herself as having a "vintage" sense of style, and has noted Kate Moss and Diane Keaton as inspirations.^[38] Her clothes often have a "boho" feel to them. She approached DKNY Jeans in late 2007 with a view to design a clothing line with the popular fashion brand.^[39] Together they created Edie Rose. The collection was launched in September 2008. It consisted of mainly black and white separates with a splash of yellow that could easily work with an existing wardrobe. Her idea was to keep fashionable items accessible to young women by keeping the prices of each piece under $100.^[40] An advertising image was released in July 2008 which featured Bilson modelling her Edie Rose collection.^[41] Of her line, she said in an interview with Teen Vogue that "I wanted to keep it as separate as possible from Rachel Bilson the actress. I'm hoping people will appreciate it for the clothes, not the person behind them."^[42] Much of her fashion collection was lost when her home was burgled in May 2009.^[43] Bilson's fashions and sense of style made her the unwitting target of the Bling Ring, who burgled her home on several occasions.^[44][45]

Before appearing in Maxim, Bilson had turned down requests to appear seminude in men's magazines, specifying that she feels that her body "is sacred" and "not there for the whole world to see".^[46]

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Rachel Bilson at the Internet Movie Database
• Rachel Bilson at AllRovi
• Rachel Bilson at People.com
• Works by or about Rachel Bilson in libraries (WorldCat catalog)

Marilyn Denis' (born July 1, 1958) is a Canadian television and radio personality. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, she grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and received a bachelors degree in radio, television and advertising from the University of Idaho. Denis frequently refers on air to her parents who reside in Calgary.

She has been married and divorced. Her only son, Adam was born in April 1988.

She lived in Scarborough, Ontario for a number of years but recently sold that home and moved into downtown Toronto.

Denis has talked openly about the multiple plastic surgery procedures she has undergone, including rhinoplasty and facelift.^{[citation needed]}

She began her broadcasting career at a local radio station in Moscow, Idaho, and later moved to Calgary where she worked at CJAY-FM. In addition, she was a sports and entertainment reporter and weather announcer at CFCN-TV and TSN.

From June 1986 until present, Denis has been one of the co-hosts of CHUM-FM's Roger, Rick and Marilyn morning show, now the "Roger, Darren and Marilyn Morning Show" after the departure of Rick Hodge in June 2008. From 1989 to May 2008, she also hosted the syndicated daytime talk show CityLine on Citytv and A-Channel.

In 2005 and 2006 she won the Viewer's Choice Award at the Gemini Awards.

In 2007, she won the Gemini for Best Host in a Lifestyle/Information series for CityLine.

With the CTVglobemedia purchase of CHUM Limited, and the subsequent sale of five Citytv stations to Rogers Media mandated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Denis temporarily found herself working for two separate media competitors. To resolve this situation, Denis announced that she would be leaving CityLine after 19 years to pursue current and future projects with the CTV network. Denis hosted her last show on May 23, 2008.^[1]

In June 2008, Denis announced she will be hosting a new show, The Marilyn Denis Show, on CTV. Little more was heard about this until June 2010 when CTV announced that the program would premiere in fall 2010. However, due to studio construction the program premiered on January 10, 2011 on CTV.^[2]

References[link]

1. ^ CityNews: Marilyn Denis Leaves CityLine After 19 Years - CityNews.ca, May 23, 2008 (accessed June 11, 2008)
2. ^ The Marilyn Denis Show- New Studio Under Construction For The Marilyn Denis Show - CTV.ca, August 13, 2010(accessed August 22, 2010)

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John B (born John Bryn Williams, 1977, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England) is an English DJ and electronic music producer. He is widely recognised for his eccentric clothing and wild hair and his production of several cutting edge drum and bass tracks.

John B ranked #76 in DJ Magazine 's 2010 Top 100 DJs annual poll, announced on 27 October 2010.^[1]

Biography[link]

Williams started producing music around the age of 14,^[2] and now is the head of drum and bass record label Beta Recordings, together with its more specialist^[3] drum and bass sub-labels Nu Electro,^[4] Tangent, and Chihuahua. He also has releases on Formation Records, Metalheadz and Planet Mu.

Williams was ranked 1st drum and bass DJ on the 2009 DJMag's top 100.^[5] and #92 on the DJ List as of October 3, 2009.^[6]

He attended Durham University.

Style[link]

While his trademark sound has evolved through the years, it generally involves female vocals and trance-like synths (a style which has been dubbed "trance and bass", "trancestep" and "futurestep" by listeners). His most recent concentration is an 1980s electroclash influenced fusion of electro and drum and bass, which was dubbed 'electrostep'. At first (around early 2002), this style seemed odd and comical to some in the drum and bass community.^[7] However, this move has given John the ability to carry his style of drum and bass forward. He has dabbled in darkstep, jazzstep and various other styles in his time. When he DJs, he is known to spin both drum and bass and electrohouse, sometimes with other genres such as disco and rock, in the same sets.

Discography[link]

• Visions (1997)
• Catalyst (1999)
• Future Reference (2001)
• Brainstorm (2002)
• In:transit (2004)
• American Girls (2004)
• Electrostep (2006)
• To Russia With Love (2008)
• Light Speed (2012)

References[link]

External links[link]

• John B Official Homepage
• John B Podcast
• Beta Recordings' Website
• John B on Myspace
• John B discography at Discogs
• John B at rolldabeats

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Kenza Farah (born July 8, 1986) is an Algerian singer. She is considered^{[by whom?]} the second internet success story in the French music industry, after Yelle. Her album Authentik, released in 2007, went gold in its second week.^[1]

Career beginnings[link]

Born into a family of six children, Kenza Farah born in Bejaia (Kabylie - Algeria) but grew up in the 15th arrondissement of Marseille. At age 14, she began playing shows neighborhood and wins singing contest. Following the singing competition, Kenza Farah meet the producers that allow it to record some songs in the studio, including Mon Ange, Tresor and Il ma trahie. It is then noticed by the producer Abdel.B which allows him to sign the production of an album in December 2006 with an independent label, Karismatik.

Discography[link]

Authentik[link]

Authentik is an album of R & B, Hip Hop Soul and French, written and performed by French-Algerian singer Kenza Farah. The album contains 18 tracks (including two on the reissue) and guest appearances with Sefyu, Le Rat Luciano, Idir, Big Ali and The Silence of the Mosques. It was released June 11, 2007 in France.

1. Dans mon monde
2. Je me bats
3. Moi j'ai 20 ans
4. Ou va le monde
5. Lettre du front feat. Sefyu
6. Il m'a trahie
7. Dans les rues de ma ville
8. Trop d'flow feat. Big Ali
9. Mi amor
10. Ne me dites pas
11. Appelez moi Kenza
12. Sur tous les chemins feat. Le Rat Luciano
13. Sous le ciel de Marseille feat. Idir
14. Toi et moi
15. Cris de Bosnie feat. Le Silence des Mosquées
16. Les enfants du ghetto
17. Bye Bye
18. Leve la tête

Authentik Mixtape[link]

1. Intro Dj Roc j
2. 15éme Hardcore (Feat G.a.p/Soosol)
3. Faut il que je sois ?
4. Freestyle Skyrock
5. Trésor
6. Terre à terre (Feat Kamelancien)
7. Je reprends mes ailes
8. Quoi qu'il arrive (Feat Tino/Section fidjo)
9. L'Amour ou la Passion
10. Tu reconnais (Feat Kayline & Moh/S.krim)
11. Plus rien sans toi (Feat T-north)
12. On vous aime tant (Feat Alonzo & Ligne 26 & Sale équipe)
13. Freestyle Skyrock
14. Il m'a trahie + Medley (l'amour s'en va, d'amour ou d'amitié..)
15. Seule sans toi
16. Nos différences
17. Face à la mort (Feat Bouda/15eme Processus)
18. Flashback (Feat K-RhYme le roi)
19. À la place d'un ange (Feat Monock/La Méthode)
20. Toi et moi (Feat Mickey-lansky)

Avec le coeur[link]

Avec le coeur is an album of R & B, Hip Hop Soul and French, written and performed by French-Algerian singer Kenza Farah. The album contains 22 tracks and guest appearances with the Psy 4 De La Rime, Nina Sky, Roldan group Orishas and Busy Signal. It was released November 17, 2008 in France. This album is the first double CD of French R & B out. It will be certified platinum disc.

CD1

1. Avec le cœur
2. Au cœur de la rue
3. Mi corazon
4. Peuple du monde entier
5. Je représente
6. Désillusion du ghetto
7. On tient le coup feat. Psy 4 De La Rime
8. Let me be with you
9. La nuit feat. Busy Signal
10. Ce que je suis
11. Que serais-je ?

CD2

1. Kenza sur le beat
2. J'essaie encore
3. J'aurais voulu te dire
4. Chant libre
5. Ne nous jugez pas feat. Roldan (Orishas)
6. Commandement du ciment
7. Toute seule
8. Tout ça ne compte pas
9. Celle qu'il te faut feat. Nina Sky
10. La vérité
11. Pardonnez moi

Trésor[link]

Trésor is an album of R & B, Hip Hop Soul and French, written and performed by French-Algerian singer Kenza Farah. The album contains 18 tracks (including two bonus and a bonus virgin mega) and guest appearances with Segnor Alonzo, Lea Castel, Melissa M, Younes, Kayline (Karismatik) and Nabila (Karismatik). It was released November 15, 2010 in France.

1. Trésor
2. Militante
3. On m'a dit
4. On vient de là feat. Kayline
5. Je serais prète feat. Nabila
6. Me reconstruire
7. Je n'ai pas le choix
8. Opérationnel
9. Crack Musik feat. Alonzo
10. Coeur Prisonnier
11. Ainsi va la vie feat. Younes
12. Karismastyle
13. Vagabonde
14. Trop de mots feat. Léa Castel et Melissa M
15. Sans jamais se plaindre
16. Militante
17. La où tu vas
18. Street Verité

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official Site
• Kenza Farah's blog

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