University Transfer in Commerce/Management

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.

The program is designed to meet the first year university transfer requirements. If students are interested in taking Year 2 at NWP, it is highly recommended to consult with an academic advisor to determine course availability. 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.

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.
IELTS Academic Overall 6.5, no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT (in-person or special at-home edition)- At least 84, no section score below 21