1 year at RDP + 3 years at U of C OR 2 years at RDP + 2 years at most universities
Prepare for further studies in Business and Commerce with the University Transfer: Bachelor of Commerce program. This one-year transfer program will provide you with foundational skills and knowledge in business and economics, as well as meet pre-professional general liberal education requirements.
Many universities in Alberta and across Canada provide students with the opportunity to transfer into their 4-year business degree programs. At Red Deer Polytechnic, students may complete the first year of the undergraduate business degree programs offered at the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, Athabasca University or other Canadian universities.
It is important to carefully follow the requirements for the program you are seeking to transfer to (consult an Academic Advisor and consult with the university you are seeking transfer to when selecting your courses). For course-by-course transfer agreements, please see the Transfer Alberta website.
Most universities have enrollment quotas. You must compete for admission. A GPA of 3.00 or higher is recommended.
Note: Students interested in completing a 4-year business degree at Red Deer Polytechnic should register in the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
One-and Two-Year University Transfer Program
For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.
Most universities have enrollment quotas. You must compete for admission. A GPA of 3.00 or higher is recommended. For course by course transfer agreements, please see the Transfer Alberta website.
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:
Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission 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 graduates find employment in a variety of occupations and sectors including government, non-profit, and the private sector. To learn more about the employment outlook, average salary, and additional information about business related occupations refer to the Government of Alberta ALIS website.
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.
Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 1:
Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 2:
This program will vary slightly depending on the major chosen.
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.
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.
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.
Bachelor of Commerce
For specific program requirements and regulations, please contact Athabasca University directly.
Note: Athabasca University has an open admission policy.
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 RDP.
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 RDP. See the BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BACHELOR - MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY section of this calendar for further information.
* Students may select from a variety of business or non-business courses at RDP 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 RDP 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 Student Advisor at RDP 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.
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.