Forest Business Management, Bachelor of Science

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Dr. Jane MacNeil
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 Year University Transfer Program:

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

The Program

The RDC program is a pre-professional year that prepares the student for admission to the degree program. Normally, three additional years of study are required.

Transfer Features

The courses in this program can be transferred in full to BSc Forest Business Management at University of Alberta. Note that this suggested course sequence does not correspond exactly with the first year at University of Alberta (some courses are from subsequent years in the program). Refer to University of Alberta calendar for the complete listing of courses under the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences.

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% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Biology 30
  2. Chemistry 30
  3. ELA 30-1
  4. Mathematics 30-1
  5. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Biology 30
  2. Chemistry 30
  3. ELA 30-1
  4. Mathematics 30-1

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

Program Content
University of Alberta

(Please note these credits are U of A credits.)

Suggested Pattern Year 1

  • CHEM 211 (3 credits)
  • ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/COMM 271 or COMM 361 (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/STAT 251 (6 credits)
  • Two of ACCT 202, BADM 132, BUS 303 (6 credits)
  • 1 Free Elective (3 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ACCT 202

Postulates; principles of accounting relating to external reporting; and uses of financial accounting information. Emphasis is on accounting for organizational resources and equities; preparing and analysing financial statements; and reporting to owners; creditors; and other external decision makers. NOTE: Designed for Second Year Commerce Students. Credit will not be granted for both ACCT 102/103 and ACCT 202.

BADM 132

The activities involved in the flow of goods and services from the manufacturer to the consumer. A consumer approach to marketing is stressed. Decisions on product; place; promotion and pricing. Other related marketing topics and how they are used to develop policies and strategies.

BUS 303

An introduction to the factors that influence human behavior in organizations. Topics include perception; personality; values; group behaviour; leadership; politics; and power. Students will be encouraged to use this information to better understand themselves and how they make choices in organizations.

CHEM 211

Stoichiometry; ideal gases; atomic structure and bonding; thermochemistry; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; buffers; titrations. Prerequisite: Chem 30 and Math 30

COMM 271

This course provides an overview of the development and key theoretical areas whithin the field of Communications Studies; with focus on how communication can serve as an agent of social and cultural change. Major topics to be studied include language; rhetoric; mass media; cultural studies; interpersonal and oral communication; and organizational communication. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1

COMM 361

This course focuses on helping students communicate more effectively through their writing and speaking. Students will examine classical and contemporary rhetoric to gain an appreciation of the history and theory of the rhetorical tradition. Students will also put theory into practice through construction of essays and speeches. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or equivalent Note: Students cannot receive credit for both Comm 361 and Comm 369

ECON 201

Scarcity and choice. Methods used in economic science. Specialization; markets; and exchange. Supply and demand. Roles of consumers; firms and resource owners in competitive and monopolistic markets. International trade. Government intervention. Emphasis is on Canadian problems; issues; policies; and institutions. Credit will not be granted for both ECON 100 and ECON 201. Note: It is recommended that you have grade 12 level Math or equivalent as background.

ECON 202

Defining and measuring aggregate economic variables. National income and monetary theory. Government monetary and fiscal policies. Unemployment and inflation . Exchange rates and balance of payment. Emphasis in on the Canadian economy. Prerequisite: ECON 201 Note: Credit will not be granted for both ECON 101 and 202. Note: It is recommended that you have grade 12 level Math or equivalent as background.

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

MATH 202

Review of analytical geometry; differentiation and integration of simple functions; and applications. Prerequisite: Math 30-1 Note: You should take MATH 203 if you have at least 70% in Math 31.

MATH 203

Review of analytical geometry; differentiation and intergration of simple functions; and applications. Prerequisite: Math 30 and 31 or the equivalent. Note: Not recommended if you have less than 70% in Math 31.

STAT 251

Data collection and presentation; descriptive statistics. Probability distributions; sampling distributions and the central limit theorem. Point estimation and hypothesis testing. Correlation and regression analysis. Goodness-of- fit and contingency table. Prerequisite: Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in any of STAT 241; PSYC 309; SOCI 311; or BUS 306.