Commerce, Bachelor

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 

1 year at RDC+ 3 years at U of C  OR
2 years at RDC + 2 years at most Universities

Delivery: 
Downtown Campus | Donald School of Business
Program Cost Estimates: 

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Trevor Thomas
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
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, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

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 undergraduate business degree programs offered at Mount Royal University, the University of Alberta, the University of Lethbridge, Athabasca University or other Canadian universities. At RDC, students may complete Year 1 of the program
offered at the University of Calgary.

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
  • Supply Chain Management
  • 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

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 306/BUS 307 (6 credits)
  • ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 or MATH 203 (3 credits)
  • Three Non-Business Options (9 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

BUS 306

The use of statistics and probability in business decision making. Methods of collecting; organizing; interpreting; and presenting data. Measures of central tendency and and dispersion. Discrete and continuous probability distributions. Standard normal distribution. Sampling and statistical estimation. Testing hypotheses. Credit will not be granted for both BADM 111 and BUS 306.

BUS 307

Statistical techniques used in business decision making; analysis of variances; chi-square distribution; non- parametric tests of hypothesis and multiple regression and correlation analysis. Prerequisite: BUS 306 or BADM 111.

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.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 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 30-1 and 31 or the equivalent. Note: Not recommended if you have less than 70% in Math 31.

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.

Year 2 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.

ACCT 204

ACCT 204 covers the same topics as ACCT 104 in more depth and adds several additional topics. Credit will not be granted for both ACCT 104 and ACCT 204. Bachelor of Commerce students must take ACCT 204. Diploma students may take either ACCT 104 or ACCT 204. Prerequisite: ACCT 103 or 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.

BUS 310

Types of securities and basic methods of valuation. Valuation and selection of physical and intellectual assets. Operation of asset markets and market efficiency. Risk measures and risk reduction methods. Financing policy; including choices between debt and equity financing. Prerequisite: BUS 306 or BADM 111 Co-requisite: ACCT 202 NOTES: It is strongly recommended that students complete Acct 202 before registering in Bus 310. It is recommended that diploma students take FINS 150 prior to BUS 310.

BUS 311

Both the private and public sectors of our economy rest on a structure of legal and social institutions. This course looks at the Canadian legal system with emphasis on the social policy behind the rules; rather than on the rules of law themselves. Includes the nature; sources; philosophy; and policy objectives of the law. Selected topics from the field of tort and contract law.

University of Calgary

Haskayne School of Business, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Entry to the BCom Program at U of C requires 6 half-courses (18 credits) of pre-professional studies.

Year 1 - Suggested Pattern of Courses

  • BUS 306/BUS 307 (6 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)

Note: All courses which you intend to submit to U of C for admission requirements must be completed by the end of winter term of the year of application.

Year 1 Course Descriptions

BUS 306

The use of statistics and probability in business decision making. Methods of collecting; organizing; interpreting; and presenting data. Measures of central tendency and and dispersion. Discrete and continuous probability distributions. Standard normal distribution. Sampling and statistical estimation. Testing hypotheses. Credit will not be granted for both BADM 111 and BUS 306.

BUS 307

Statistical techniques used in business decision making; analysis of variances; chi-square distribution; non- parametric tests of hypothesis and multiple regression and correlation analysis. Prerequisite: BUS 306 or BADM 111.

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.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 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 30-1 and 31 or the equivalent. Note: Not recommended if you have less than 70% in Math 31.

PHIL 201

The classical problems of Western philosophy. Studying and discussing selected philosophical classics and contemporary works. Emphasis is on questions of moral and other values; and on the nature of society and justice. Note: Do not take if you have credit in PHIL 239 or 240.

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 1 Course Descriptions

BUS 306

The use of statistics and probability in business decision making. Methods of collecting; organizing; interpreting; and presenting data. Measures of central tendency and and dispersion. Discrete and continuous probability distributions. Standard normal distribution. Sampling and statistical estimation. Testing hypotheses. Credit will not be granted for both BADM 111 and BUS 306.

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.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

BUS 201

This course covers the foundations for future courses in the B.Comm. program including accounting; organization behaviour finance; information systems and marketing. Cases; group projects and a computerized business game may be used.

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.

Year 2 Course Descriptions

ACCT 104

Using accounting information for managerial decision making; operating and capital budgets; and product costing. Credit will not be granted for both ACCT 104 and ACCT 204. Diploma students may take either ACCT 104 or ACCT 204. Bachelor of Commerce must take ACCT 204 (and may not take ACCT 104). Prerequisite: ACCT 102

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.

ACCT 204

ACCT 204 covers the same topics as ACCT 104 in more depth and adds several additional topics. Credit will not be granted for both ACCT 104 and ACCT 204. Bachelor of Commerce students must take ACCT 204. Diploma students may take either ACCT 104 or ACCT 204. Prerequisite: ACCT 103 or 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.

BUS 311

Both the private and public sectors of our economy rest on a structure of legal and social institutions. This course looks at the Canadian legal system with emphasis on the social policy behind the rules; rather than on the rules of law themselves. Includes the nature; sources; philosophy; and policy objectives of the law. Selected topics from the field of tort and contract law.

BUS 311

Both the private and public sectors of our economy rest on a structure of legal and social institutions. This course looks at the Canadian legal system with emphasis on the social policy behind the rules; rather than on the rules of law themselves. Includes the nature; sources; philosophy; and policy objectives of the law. Selected topics from the field of tort and contract law.

Athabasca University

Bachelor of Commerce

For specific program requirements and regulations, please contact Athabasca University directly.

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 1 Course Descriptions

BADM 110

Learn how to manage organizations in an ethical and socially responsible manner to maximize productivity within the constraints of the business environment. Competency modules include the theoretical and applied aspects of planning; organizing; leading and controlling.

CMPT 261

Introduction to computers and strengthen research skills; computer theory concepts and use of word processing; spreadsheet and presentation applications. This course will provide a comprehensive foundation of computer literacy in support of university-level study. Delivered in a self-directed format with optional face-to-face support.

COMM 250

Theory and practice in composition to prepare students for academic and professional work in business and office environments. Emphasis will be on mechanics; style; tone; and organization of communications including research reports; memos; letters; business proposals and resumes. Prerequisite: Placement Criteria must be met.

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.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 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.

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)
Year 2 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.

ACCT 204

ACCT 204 covers the same topics as ACCT 104 in more depth and adds several additional topics. Credit will not be granted for both ACCT 104 and ACCT 204. Bachelor of Commerce students must take ACCT 204. Diploma students may take either ACCT 104 or ACCT 204. Prerequisite: ACCT 103 or 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.

BADM 281

An introduction to human resource issues for the employee; supervisor; manager and human resources staff. Planning; recruitment; selection; compensation; performance appraisal; and labour relations issues will be discussed.

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.

BUS 306

The use of statistics and probability in business decision making. Methods of collecting; organizing; interpreting; and presenting data. Measures of central tendency and and dispersion. Discrete and continuous probability distributions. Standard normal distribution. Sampling and statistical estimation. Testing hypotheses. Credit will not be granted for both BADM 111 and BUS 306.

BUS 307

Statistical techniques used in business decision making; analysis of variances; chi-square distribution; non- parametric tests of hypothesis and multiple regression and correlation analysis. Prerequisite: BUS 306 or BADM 111.

BUS 311

Both the private and public sectors of our economy rest on a structure of legal and social institutions. This course looks at the Canadian legal system with emphasis on the social policy behind the rules; rather than on the rules of law themselves. Includes the nature; sources; philosophy; and policy objectives of the law. Selected topics from the field of tort and contract law.

Mount Royal University

Bissett School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Students who have completed a University Transfer Studies Diploma (20 University Transfer Courses), with the ten Core BBA Business Courses specified below, may apply for entry to the third year of MRU’s BBA Program at RDC.

Note: Business Administration Diploma or Financial Services Diploma holders may also be eligible for entry into the third year of MRU’s BBA program at RDC. See the BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BACHELOR - MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY section of this calendar for further information.

Year 1 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
BUS 306/BUS 307 (6 credits)
ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
Four Management or General Education Courses (12 credits) *

Year 2 - Suggested Pattern of Courses
BADM 132 Introduction to Marketing (3 credits)
ACCT 202 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 204 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
BADM 110 Introduction to Management (3 credits)
BADM 281 Human Resources (3 credits)
BUS 303 Introduction to Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
Four Management or General Education Courses (12 credits) *

* Students may select from a variety of business or non-business courses at RDC that are considered to be university level, and are transferable to Mount Royal University. Individual advisement is needed to provide a customized plan for students to meet all the course requirements for the
degree. See the MRU BBA Program Student Advisor at RDC for more information.

Students also need to complete COMM 250, BUS 310, and BUS 311 during their program. University Transfer Studies Diploma holders who have completed ten of the thirteen of the business and economics courses specified above may be considered for admission to the MRU BBA, but may
have to complete those courses in addition to the 20 remaining BBA courses after they have entered the BBA.

Note: MGMT 410, 420, 430, and 490 are Core BBA Business Courses which must be taken in Year 3 or Year 4 of the BBA program and cannot be taken as part of the University Studies Transfer Diploma.

General Education Courses (12) – to be completed by the end of the MRU-RDC Bachelor of Business
Administration degree
• 4 Foundation courses, one from each cluster
• 4 Tier 2 courses, one from each cluster
• 4 Tier 3 courses, from at least two clusters

Note: on Mount Royal University General Education Requirement
Students who wish to graduate with the MRU BBA are required to meet the General Education requirements of Mount Royal University. General Education provides students with the opportunity to build their ability to think critically, develop their communication and mathematical skills, stimulate
their capacities for creative, innovative thinking, and enrich their knowledge of the wider social, cultural, and natural worlds in which they live and work. The General Education Program is organized around four thematic clusters which constitute groups of streams of courses:
1. Numeracy and Scientific Literacy
2. Values, Beliefs and Identity
3. Community and Society
4. Communication

Additional information on MRU’s General Education Clusters is provided in the Bachelor of Business Administration - Mount Royal University section of this calendar.

Students are reminded to seek advising from the MRU BBA Program dsbinfo [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca (Student Advisor )at RDC for program direction and course selection. Failure to follow the individual student program outlined will result in failure to meet the degree graduation requirements. Information on the 3rd and 4th year of the BBA program is provided in the Bachelor of Business Administration - Mount Royal University section of this calendar.

BUS 306

The use of statistics and probability in business decision making. Methods of collecting; organizing; interpreting; and presenting data. Measures of central tendency and and dispersion. Discrete and continuous probability distributions. Standard normal distribution. Sampling and statistical estimation. Testing hypotheses. Credit will not be granted for both BADM 111 and BUS 306.

BUS 307

Statistical techniques used in business decision making; analysis of variances; chi-square distribution; non- parametric tests of hypothesis and multiple regression and correlation analysis. Prerequisite: BUS 306 or BADM 111.

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.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

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.

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.

ACCT 204

ACCT 204 covers the same topics as ACCT 104 in more depth and adds several additional topics. Credit will not be granted for both ACCT 104 and ACCT 204. Bachelor of Commerce students must take ACCT 204. Diploma students may take either ACCT 104 or ACCT 204. Prerequisite: ACCT 103 or 202

BADM 110

Learn how to manage organizations in an ethical and socially responsible manner to maximize productivity within the constraints of the business environment. Competency modules include the theoretical and applied aspects of planning; organizing; leading and controlling.

BADM 281

An introduction to human resource issues for the employee; supervisor; manager and human resources staff. Planning; recruitment; selection; compensation; performance appraisal; and labour relations issues will be discussed.

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.

Burman University

Burman University 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 Burman University.