Commerce, Bachelor

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Dr. Diane Janes
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean

Program Information

Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca
University Transfer Program

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.

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
  • E-Commerce
  • 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 the Alberta Transfer Guide.

Requirements
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:

  1. ELA 30-1
  2. Math 30-1
  3. Subject from Group A or C (Social Studies 30-1 recommended)
  4. Subject from Group A or C
  5. Subject from Group A, B, or C (Math 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:

  1. ELA 30-1
  2. Math 30-1

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

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.

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

  • BUS 201 (3 credits)
  • BUS 306/BUS 307 (6 credits)
  • ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 or MATH 203 (3 credits)
  • Two Non-Business Options (6 credits)

Year 2 - Suggested Pattern of Courses

  • ACCT 202/ACCT 204 (6 credits)
  • BADM 132 (3 credits)
  • BUS 303 (3 credits)
  • BUS 310 (3 credits)
  • BUS 311 (3 credits)
  • Four Non-Business Options (12 credits)

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

  • BUS 201 (3 credits)
  • ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) OR
  • ENGL 219 & PHIL 201 (6 credits) OR
  • ENGL 219 & Junior Humanities Option (6 credits) OR
  • ENGL 219 & Fine Arts Option (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 OR MATH 203 (3 credits)
  • One Junior Science* (3 credits)
  • One Junior Social Science Option (3 credits)
  • Two Junior Non-Commerce Options (6 credits)

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

Note: All courses which you intend to submit to the U of C for admission requirements must be completed by June 30 of the year in which you intend to transfer.

University of Lethbridge

Faculty of Management, Bachelor of Management

Applicants who have completed three or more transferable semester courses at one or more post-secondary institutions will be considered for admission as New Transfer applicants.

Year 1 - Suggested Pattern of Courses

  • BUS 306 (3 credits)
  • ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • BUS 201 (3 credits)
  • Four General Liberal Education Requirements GLER/Option (12 credits)

Year 2 - Suggested Pattern of Courses

  • ACCT 202/ACCT 204 (6 credits) OR ACCT 202/ACCT 104 (6 credits)
  • BADM 132 (3 credits)
  • BUS 311 (3 credits)
  • BUS 303 (3 credits)
  • BUS 310 (3 credits)
  • Four General Liberal Education Requirements GLER/Option (12 credits)

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 1.800.468.6531.

Note: Athabasca University has an open admission policy.

Year 1 - Suggested Pattern of Courses

  • BADM 110 (3 credits)
  • CMPT 261 (3 credits)
  • COMM 250 (3 credits)
  • ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/220 (Recommended) (6 credits) OR
  • ENGL 219 and one Junior Humanities, Science or Social Science (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 (3 credits)
  • Two Junior Humanities, Science or Social Science (6 credits)

Year 2 - Suggested Pattern of Courses

  • ACCT 202/ACCT 204 (6 credits)
  • BUS 306/BUS 307 (6 credits)
  • BUS 311 (3 credits)
  • Four Senior Humanities, Science or Social Science (12 credits)
  • One of BADM 132, BADM 281 or BUS 303 (3 credits)
Canadian University College

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 at CUC.