Bachelor of Commerce/Management University Transfer 
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A number of options are available for students seeking a degree in business. Northwestern Polytechnic can offer students up to two years (60 credits) of course work toward the Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta or toward the Bachelor of Management degree at The University of Lethbridge. Students can complete up to one year of course work towards the University of Calgary's Bachelor of Commerce. It is highly suggested to speak with an advisor if students are planning to transfer to Calgary. Within these degree programs, students may follow a general program or choose to develop a major (area of concentration). The specific majors available are listed along with the appropriate curriculum for each individual institution.
The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Management degrees at Alberta institutions are normally four years and 120 credits of appropriate course work. The Universities of Alberta, Calgary and Lethbridge have residency requirements that must be completed in order to graduate. Usually, the last (or senior) 60 credits of the degree taken at the university fulfills this requirement. Students must normally complete all degree requirements within eight years, beginning with the year admission to the program was granted.
Degree granting institutions may not consider grades of D and D+ sufficient to award transfer credit. Institutions that accept grades of D or D+ for transfer courses may specify that those courses do not fulfill prerequisite requirements to senior courses.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the University Transfer, Commerce program requires an overall high school average of 60 percent in the following five Alberta Education courses. Refer to the Classification of Alberta Education Courses:
- English 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30 *Note - this admission requirement will be updated to one subject from Group A or C for the 2023-2024 academic year*
- One from Group A (Language Other than English or Social Studies 30)
- One other 30-level, 5-credit course from Group A, B or C (refer to Admissions Chart)
If students plan to transfer to an institution other than the University of Alberta, the admission criteria may vary. Check with an Academic Advisor in the Registrar's Office.
Mature Student
Applicants who are 21 years of age or older and do not have a high school diploma may still be eligible for admission as a Non-Matriculated Adult (NMA). Admission to the University of Alberta pre-professional year program requires an overall average of 60 percent on the following three courses:
- English 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Group C Science subject
Although admission requirements have been adjusted for mature students, applicants must have the high school prerequisites to the courses that are required or taken in the program.
Progression Criteria
Northwestern Polytechnic graduates with a Diploma in Business Administration may receive up to 60 credits toward degree requirements. See Business Administration Program in the Certificate and Diploma section of this calendar for more information.
Program Curriculum
Bachelor of Commerce
University Transfer to University of Alberta
The University of Alberta does not admit students directly into year one of the Bachelor of Commerce. Admission to the Faculty of Business is based on completion of a pre-professional year, with a minimum of 24 credits of course work which must include the English, Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics courses listed in the curriculum for first year.
The following majors are available in the Faculty of Business: Accounting, Business Economics and Law, Business Studies, Decision and Information Systems, Distribution Management, East Asian Studies, Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise, European Studies, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Latin American Studies, Management Information Systems, Management and Organization, Marketing, Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment, Operations Management, and Retailing and Services. A Cooperative Education option, in all specializations, is available for students who are Canadian citizens or Landed Immigrants. Students can apply for this option on completion of the first two years (60 credits) of their program (application normally being made during year two).
First year
- EC1010 and EC1020
- Junior English (6 credits)
- MA1130
- ST1510*
- Non-Business Electives (12 credits), can be chosen from any areas of interest in the Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences
Second year
Note: No more than 21 junior credits (100-level at the University) in non-Business electives may be used for credit toward the degree.
*Students considering applying to both University of Calgary and University of Alberta should consider completing ST1510 in their first year. ST1510 satisfies the University of Alberta requirements for first year.
Bachelor of Commerce
University Transfer to University of Calgary
Bachelor of Commerce transfer students must meet the pre-commerce requirements set out by the University of Calgary. The University offers seventeen different concentrations in this degree. Students considering transfer to University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business, are encouraged to review the list of available concentrations, and information on admission and program requirements, available online at www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Students transferring to the University of Calgary are recommended to transfer after one year with Northwestern Polytechnic. Please consult with an advisor regarding transfer to the University of Calgary prior to registering. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 18 credits by the end of year one winter semester and must have 12 credits completed by the end of the Fall semester in year one.
First year
*Students considering applying to both University of Calgary and University of Alberta should consider completing ST1510 in their first year. ST1510 satisfies the University of Alberta requirements for first year.
**Transfer students must complete these 18 credits by the end of year one winter semester.
Bachelor of Management
University Transfer to University of Lethbridge
The following majors are available in the Bachelor of Management program: Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Indigenous Governance and Business Management, Agricultural Enterprise Management, General Management, Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, International Management, Marketing and Political Science.
Availability of courses for this transfer will vary dependent on the chosen major. Students interested in this program at the University of Lethbridge should consult with an Academic Advisor in the Registrar's Office.
Northwestern Polytechnic graduates with a Diploma in Business Administration may receive up to 60 credits toward degree requirements.
Bachelor of Commerce/Management
University Transfer to Athabasca University
Northwestern Polytechnic offers courses toward Bachelor of Management and Bachelor of Commerce degrees.
Students at Northwestern Polytechnic may have the opportunity to complete Athabasca University Commerce and Management Degree programs by choosing a combination of appropriate Northwestern Polytechnic University Transfer courses and Athabasca University courses online or by distance.
Northwestern Polytechnic graduates with a Diploma in Business Administration may receive up to 60 credits toward degree requirements.
Please consult with an Athabasca University Advisor, or refer to the University web site for program plans. Majors available in a Bachelor of Commerce include: General, Accounting, eCommerce, and Financial Services. Majors available in a Bachelor of Management include: General, Human Resource Management, Indigenous Nations and Organizations, and Marketing. For verification of this list, please consult the Athabasca University website, as changes may occur.
Bachelor of Business Administration
SAIT Collaboration opportunity! Stay in Grande Prairie to finish a Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting.
Please consult the Business Administration, Degree Completion section under the University Transfer programs for further details.
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