Bachelor Of Commerce
Donald School of Business - Downtown
Contact:
Pat O'Meara
Chairperson
Program Information:
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
One-and Two-Year University Transfer Program
For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Academic Planning Guides.
Related Careers
Bachelor of Commerce programs prepare you for a wide range of professional and/or management level careers in business or the public sector. Bachelor of Commerce graduates are tomorrow's leaders in the world of business and government.
The Program
The Bachelor of Commerce program will provide you with background skills and knowledge in the various specialized areas of business, as well as in the humanities and social sciences. Emphasis is on developing the ability to analyze various organizational problems of a human and/or technical nature.
At RDC, students may complete Year 1 and Year 2 of the programs offered at the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, Athabasca University or other Canadian universities.
When the student transfers to the University of his/her choice, a specialized area of study (a major) may be selected. These specializations include:
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- First Nations' Governance
- Human Resource Management & Labour Relations
- Finance
- International Business
- Marketing
- Political Science
- Others as offered by the University you choose
Transfer Features
Most universities have enrollment quotas. You must compete for admission. A G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher is recommended. For course by course transfer agreements, please see www.acat.gov.ab.ca
Admission Requirements
- Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.
1. Minimum average of 60% and no mark below 50% in:
a. ELA 30-1
b. Math 30-1
c. Subject from Group A or C (Social Studies 30-1 recommended)
d. Subject from Group A or C
e. Subject from Group A, B, or C (Mathematics 31 recommended)
OR
2. Mature Student
You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. ELA 30-1
b. Math 30-1
Program Content
University of Alberta - Alberta School of Business, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
All applicants must complete one year of pre-professional studies in order to apply to the program.
Year 1 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
Year 2 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
This program will vary slightly depending on the major chosen.
University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Entry to the BCom Program at U of C requires 2 years (60 credits) of pre-professional studies.
Year 1 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
Year 2 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
- ACCT 202/ACCT 204 (6 credits) OR
- ACCT 202 & Senior Non-Commerce Option (6 credits)
- BUS 306/BUS 307 (6 credits)
- BUS 311 (3 credits) OR Senior Non-Commerce Option
- CMPT 261 (3 credits)
- COMM 361 (3 credits) OR Senior Non-Commerce Option (3 credits)
- Two Senior Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences OR Science Options* (6 credits)
- One Senior Non-Commerce Option (3 credits)
* Excluding MATH, STAT or CMPT courses
University of Lethbridge (Faculty of Management, Bachelor of Management)
All applicants must complete one year of pre-professional studies in order to apply to the program.
Year 1 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
Year 2 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
This program will vary slightly depending on the major chosen.
Athabasca University (Bachelor of Commerce)
For specific program requirements and regulations, please contact Athabasca University directly, http://business.athabascau.ca or 1.888.449.8813.
Year 1 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
Year 2 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
Canadian University College (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Canadian University College provides students with the opportunity to transfer into its Bachelor of Business Administration (4-yr) degree program. To meet the core, cognate, and major requirements for transfer into this program, you should consult with an Academic Advisor.
Program Cost Estimates
Graduation Requirements
You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.
Business Commerce Society
The purpose of the Business Commerce Society is to facilitate interaction among Business Administration and Bachelor of Commerce Transfer students, Faculty members and the business community through a variety of social, academic and recreational sports activities. Students in these programs or planning to enter these programs are encouraged to become members.