Bachelor of Commerce General

Program Information

The Bachelor of Commerce Degree (General), the Bilingual Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Commerce Honors are each four year degree programs that consist of 120 units with specific degree requirements.

Students may not normally take coursework extra to the 120 units needed to meet the Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements.

The degree includes a foundational year completed at the Faculty of Business for students admitted directly through high school to the Faculty of Business; or at the University of Alberta or approved postsecondary institution for postsecondary transfer students.

Students transferring into the program may receive a maximum of 60 units in transfer credit. At least 60 units in University of Alberta courses must be successfully completed while the student is registered in the Faculty of Business.

The Bachelor of Commerce (After Degree) allows students with a degree from an approved postsecondary institution to obtain a Bachelor of Commerce Degree on completion of between 60 to 75 units depending on the number of course exemptions and the specific requirements of the chosen Major.

Students participating in Cooperative Education complete an additional requirement of three work terms that add an additional year to the program.

Courses in the Faculty of Business

Courses in the Faculty of Business fall into five categories:

1. Foundational Requirements: BUS 101 , ECON 101 , ECON 102 , MATH 154  or equivalent, STAT 161  or equivalent, 3 units in 100-level English (except ENGL 150 ) OR 3 units in 100-level WRS. For post-secondary transfers or after-degree students, completion of 3 units in 100-level English (except ENGL 150 ) OR 3 units in 100-level WRS, ECON 101 , ECON 102 , MATH 154  and STAT 161  or their equivalents is normally a prerequisite to admission to any of the BCom programs. Where a student is deficient in any of these requirements, probationary admission may be granted if the deficient course(s) is/are made up in the first year the student is registered in the Faculty of Business. Completion of BUS 101  will be a requirement to be completed in the first year the student is registered in the Faculty of Business and is not a prerequisite for admission.
2. Core Requirements: BUS 222 , BUS 303 , BUS 404 , ACCTG 211 , SEM 210 , MARK 201 , FIN 201 , MGTSC 212 , ACCTG 222 , BTM 211 , B LAW 201 , OM 252 , and BUEC 211 . These courses or their equivalents are required for all BCom students and are normally taken during a student’s first two years in the program, with the exception of BUS 303  and BUS 404 , which will be delivered in a student’s 3rd and 4th year, respectively.
3. Senior Business Requirements: All courses at the 300- and 400-level offered by the Faculty of Business required for a student’s major. Individual departments may deem other courses acceptable as substitutes for Senior Business courses. ECON 281  is permitted as a substitute for BUEC 211  in many majors. See Policy on Elective Courses (3) below.
4. Electives Outside Business: Any course offered by the University of Alberta in any Faculty except Business.
5. Free Electives: Any course offered by the University of Alberta in any Faculty including Business.

Policy on Elective Courses

1. Students may receive credit in no more than 21 units of junior-level electives whether taken at the University of Alberta or presented for transfer credit. This total does not include the foundational courses or junior courses taken to fulfil specific program or major requirements.
2. The Faculty of Business strongly urges students in the BCom programs to choose electives outside Business to complement their major areas of specialization. Students are also encouraged to consider INT D 101  as an elective to complement their degree
3. Students in many majors are permitted a choice between BUEC 211  and ECON 281  to satisfy major requirements. Students intending to proceed to senior-level work in Economics should take ECON 281 , as BUEC 211  may not be accepted as a prerequisite for higher level ECON courses. Please consult with the Department of Economics directly regarding ECON course prerequisites. Students who have already received credit for ECON 281  may not take BUEC 211  for credit.

Minors for Business Students

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Majors in Business

Students in the Bachelor of Commerce Program must declare a major from the selection below once they are eligible and then follow the specific course requirements of the major. All degree requirements must be met within 120 units.