Bachelor of Commerce After Degree

Program

The After-Degree program is for students who already possess a University degree to add to their qualifications by acquiring basic business skills. The After-Degree program is not open to students holding a previous degree that is the equivalent of a Business degree, or to students who have completed a sufficient number of Business or related courses so that they could not meet the requirements of Students in the BCom After-Degree and Program Information . After-Degree students may major in any available area. They should consider a major complementary to their previous degree.

After-Degree Students are normally expected to fulfill the course load requirements of Course Load Requirements . As a full-time student, the Bachelor of Commerce After Degree can typically be completed in between 2 and 2.5 years (60 units - 75 units). There is the possibility as well to accelerate your program by taking courses (if they are offered) in the Spring and Summer terms.

There is limited space available for students who wish to pursue their program on a Part-time basis. Prior written permission of the Faculty of Business is required. Students are still required to meet all other requirements of the program including the time limit on completion of the degree in Time Limit to Complete Program . Students interested in pursuing this option should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office.

Sequence of Courses

Year One—Fall

Year One—Winter

Year Two

21 units in Senior Business requirements (See Note 1)

Year Three

0-15 units in Senior Business requirements (See Note 1)

Notes

The number of Senior Business courses allowed will depend in part on the amount of exemptions an After-Degree student may be given. Students possessing exemptions in any of the required Year One courses will have their Year One schedule adjusted to reflect this. Students should consult the Undergraduate Office with respect to their program requirements before commencing Year One. After-Degree students must declare a major, and must follow the requirements for that major. After-Degree students take a minimum of 60 units and a maximum of 75 units at the University of Alberta while registered as a student in the Faculty of Business.
Students in the International Business major should commence their language courses in Year 1 to ensure they can be completed in a timely fashion. Students should consult the Undergraduate Office with respect to their program requirements before commencing Year One.
Students in the Business Technology Management major should take CMPUT 174 and CMPUT 175 in their first year. Students should consult the Undergraduate Office with respect to their program requirements before commencing Year One.
Missing prerequisite courses are required to be made up in the first year of the program following admission. Courses taken as part of the preprofessional requirements do not count toward the total of 60-75 units in required courses for After-Degree students.