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  • Business

    • University Transfer: Bachelor of Commerce

    Bachelor of Commerce
    Credential
    Bachelor's Degree
    Duration

    1 year at RDP + 3 years at U of C  OR
    2 years at RDP + 2 years at most universities

    Location
    -Main Campus
    The Program

    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.

    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.

    Transfer Features

    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.

    Program Cost Estimates

    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.

    Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 1:

    • 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)

      • Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 2:

      • 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 6 half-courses (18 credits) of pre-professional studies.

      Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 1:

      • 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.

      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.

      Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 1:

      • 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)

        • Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 2:

        • 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.

        Note: Athabasca University has an open admission policy.

        Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 1: 

        • 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)

          • Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 2:

          • 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)

          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 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.

          Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 1:

          • 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) *

            • Suggested Pattern of Courses Year 2:

            • 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 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

          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.

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