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Program Name: Bachelor of Applied Business and Entrepreneurship
Major: Sports and Recreation
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Focuses on the business and management skills needed to work in the sports and recreation businesses.
Tuition: $3,865
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 4 years
School: Mount Royal College (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-440-6708
Website: http://www.mtroyal.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: Tourism
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Covers tourism management, marketing, operations, profit and control. Co-op program available.
Tuition: $4,380
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 4 years
School: University of Calgary (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-220-5110
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management – Post Diploma
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Coursework in core management functions focused on the hospitality and tourism industry, specifically the accommodation and food and beverage sectors.
Tuition: $4,380
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: 30
Length: 4 years
School: University of Calgary (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-220-5110
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management Major
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Coursework covers customer relations, sales, front office operations, hospitality accounting, law and management. Practicum is required.
Tuition: $2,856
Books and Supplies: $1,870
Average Class Size: 37
Length: 2 years
School: Lethbridge Community College (Lethbridge)
Phone: 1-800-572-0103
Website: http://www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Tourism Management Major
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Coursework covers customer relations, leisure and cultural attractions, hospitality accounting, law and management. Practicum is required.
Tuition: $2,856
Books and Supplies: $1,870
Average Class Size: 37
Length: 2 years
School: Lethbridge Community College (Lethbridge)
Phone: 1-800-572-0103
Website: http://www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration Diploma in Professional Golf Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Coursework covers marketing, management, accounting and other business areas as applied to the operation of a golf-related business.
Tuition: $3,800
Books and Supplies: $1,433
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 2 years
School: Lethbridge Community College (Lethbridge)
Phone: 1-800-572-0103
Website: http://www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca/
Program Name: Certificate of Specialization in Professional Golf Management – Post Diploma
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Builds on related diploma by enhancing skills in communications, advertising and financial planning.
Tuition: $3,400
Books and Supplies: $949
Average Class Size: 25
Length: n/a
School: Lethbridge Community College (Lethbridge)
Phone: 1-800-572-0103
Website: http://www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca/
Program Name: Hospitality and Tourism
Major: Accounting and Financial Management Major
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Covers the basics of food and beverage management including purchasing, accounting and communications. Includes 300 hours of field work experience.
Tuition: $3,360
Books and Supplies: $1,370
Average Class Size: 30
Length: 1 year
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Hospitality and Tourism
Major: Accounting and Financial Management Major
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Builds on Hospitality and Tourism certificate by focusing on courses including automated accounting, payroll accounting and hospitality industry finance. Program includes 300 hours of field work.
Tuition: $3,360
Books and Supplies: $1,840
Average Class Size: 30
Length: 2 years
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Hospitality and Tourism
Major: Food and Beverage Management Major
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Builds on Hospitality and Tourism certificate by focusing on courses including Hospitality Purchasing, Human Resources Management and Marketing. Includes 300 hours of field work experience.
Tuition: $3,260
Books and Supplies: $1,840
Average Class Size: 25
Length: 2 years
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Hospitality and Tourism
Major: Food and Beverage Management Major
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Covers the basics of food and beverage management including customer service, menu planning and supervision.
Tuition: $3,260
Books and Supplies: $1,530
Average Class Size: 20
Length: 1 year
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Hospitality and Tourism
Major: Rooms and Marketing Management Major
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Covers basics of hospitality and tourism management including communications, marketing and sales. Includes 300 hours of field work experience.
Tuition: $3,360
Books and Supplies: $1,430
Average Class Size: 30
Length: 1 year
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Hospitality and Tourism
Major: Rooms and Marketing Management Major
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Builds on Hospitality and Tourism certificate by focusing on courses including Convention and Event Management, Tourism and Attraction and Facility Operations. Includes 300 hours of field work experience.
Tuition: $3,410
Books and Supplies: $1,780
Average Class Size: 20
Length: 2 years
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Hotel and Restaurant Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Focuses on general and specific areas of the hospitality industry including accounting, marketing, economics, food science, tourism and lodging systems. Program requires the completion of a 480-hour internship.
Tuition: $3,600
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Average Class Size: 35-40
Length: 2 years
School: SAIT (Calgary)
Phone: 1-877-284-7248
Website: http://www.sait.ab.ca/
Program Name: Management Studies
Major: Golf Operations Management Major
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Coursework covered in the general two-year Management Studies Diploma program is combined with courses related to the management of a golf course or facility. Practicum scheduled from April to September.
Tuition: $4,035
Books and Supplies: $1,000
Average Class Size: 25
Length: 2 years
School: Grant MacEwan College (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-888-497-4622
Website: http://www.macewan.ca/
Program Name: Management Studies
Major: Professional Golf Management Major
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Combines general two-year Management Studies with pro shop operations, rules of golf, food and beverage operations and golf course maintenance. CPGA accredited. Practicum scheduled from April to September.
Tuition: $3,891
Books and Supplies: $1,000
Average Class Size: 25
Length: 2 years
School: Grant MacEwan College (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-888-497-4622
Website: http://www.macewan.ca/
Program Name: Management Studies
Major: Professional Golf Management Major
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Designed to enhance the skills and expertise of a student already holding the diploma in either Golf Operations Management or Professional Golf Management. Practicum scheduled from April to September.
Tuition: $4,336
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 1 year
School: Grant MacEwan College (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-888-497-4622
Website: http://www.macewan.ca/
Program Name: Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Leisure and Sport Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Degree develops the skills and knowledge to build a management career in voluntary sports organizations, the leisure sector or professional sports.
Tuition: $20,800
Books and Supplies: $2,000
Average Class Size: 30
Length: 20 months
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
General Management
Program Name: Administrative Information Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Covers office and business administration including accounting, office systems and management. Grads find jobs in office administration and management. Program includes four-week practicum.
Tuition: $2,911
Books and Supplies: $1,220
Average Class Size: 30
Length: 2 years
School: SAIT (Calgary)
Phone: 1-877-284-7248
Website: http://www.sait.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Administration
Major: Management
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Includes core studies in accounting, administration and economics, with specialized courses in corporate finance, commercial e-commerce and marketing. Post Diploma and Second Degree programs available.
Tuition: $3,810
Books and Supplies: $1,500
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 3 years
School: Athabasca University (Athabasca)
Phone: 1-800-788-9041
Website: http://www.athabascau.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Collaborative degree in partnership with Athabasca University. Covers general areas of business and management. Post Diploma program available.
Tuition: n/a
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 90 credits
School: Grande Prairie Regional College (Grande Prairie)
Phone: 1-888-539-4772
Website: http://www.gprc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Covers general business areas including accounting, management and human resources. In partnership with Athabasca University.
Tuition: $3,346
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: Keyano College (Fort McMurray, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Gregoire Lake and Janvier)
Phone: 1-800-251-1408
Website: http://www.keyano.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Coursework provides transfer credits for studies at Athabasca University. Post Diploma program available.
Tuition: $3,100
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: 23
Length: n/a
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides the first year of study for transfer to the University of Regina.
Tuition: $3,100
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: 23
Length: 1 year
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Arts
Major: Business Administration
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Concentration requirements include accounting, marketing and economics courses. Core Arts courses include religious studies, philosophy, history and fine arts.
Tuition: $8,960
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 3 years
School: Canadian University College (Lacombe)
Phone: 1-800-661-8129
Website: http://www.cauc.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Coursework provides up to three years of study for transfer to the University of Great Falls in Montana.
Tuition: $3,100
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: 23
Length: varies
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Business Administration
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Major requirements include accounting, marketing, finance and economics. Prepares grads for general management and business careers.
Tuition: $8,960
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 4 years
School: Canadian University College (Lacombe)
Phone: 1-800-661-8129
Website: http://www.cauc.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Business Operations
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Students may choose a combination of courses from among the various majors to gain a general business education.
Tuition: $4,725 per term
Books and Supplies: $625 average per first term
Average Class Size: 30
Length: 8 semesters
School: DeVry (Calgary)
Phone: 1-800-363-5558
Website: http://www.cal.devry.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: Business Studies
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Designed to provide a more open study of the different areas of a business education. Courses may be chosen from all fields.
Tuition: $4,309
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: 40-400
Length: 4 years
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Builds on core studies in administration, accounting and economics with additional courses in management, finance and business policy. Post Diploma and Second Degree programs available.
Tuition: $3,810
Books and Supplies: $1,500
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 4 years
School: Athabasca University (Athabasca)
Phone: 1-800-788-9041
Website: http://www.athabascau.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides up to two years of study for the Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Alberta.
Tuition: $2,700
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: Grande Prairie Regional College (Grande Prairie)
Phone: 1-888-539-4772
Website: http://www.gprc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: University transfer
Program Description: Coursework covers up to two years of study for transfer into the Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Calgary.
Tuition: $2,700
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: Grande Prairie Regional College (Grande Prairie)
Phone: 1-888-539-4772
Website: http://www.gprc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Covers first year of study for the Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Alberta or University of Calgary.
Tuition: $3,346
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 1 year
School: Keyano College (Fort McMurray, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Gregoire Lake and Janvier)
Phone: 1-800-251-1408
Website: http://www.keyano.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Business-focused core courses provide graduates with general management skills. Internship must be completed in fourth year.
Tuition: $6,242
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 4 years
School: King’s University College (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-800-661-8582
Website: http://www.kingsu.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides first-year studies for transfer to University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan.
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 32 or 64 weeks
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Provides all four years required by Athabasca University along with residency requirements needed to earn Athabasca’s Bachelor of Commerce at Lakeland College.
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 4 years
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides the first year of study for transfer to the University of Saskatchewan.
Tuition: $3,100
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: 23
Length: 1 year
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides up to two years of study for transfer to University of Alberta and University of Calgary.
Tuition: $3,100
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: 23
Length: 2 years
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Covers up to the first two years of study for the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Calgary.
Tuition: $3,406
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 2 years
School: Mount Royal College (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-440-6708
Website: http://www.mtroyal.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides transfer credits for degrees at the Canadian University College and the Universities of Alberta, Athabasca, Calgary and Lethbridge.
Tuition: $2,880
Books and Supplies: $1,050
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: n/a
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Covers standard areas like finance and marketing and specialized areas like petroleum land management, entrepreneurship, tourism, risk management and insurance. Co-op program available.
Tuition: $4,380
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: 40-60
Length: 4 years
School: University of Calgary (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-220-5110
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce – Cooperative Education Program
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Co-op students complete three, four-month work terms relevant to their major and/or minor. Students attend five non-credit seminars prior to work terms.
Tuition: $4,309
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: 40-400
Length: 5 years
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce – Honour Program
Major: Management Science
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Foundation is Operations Management major with additional honours level courses. Streams: Decision and Game Theory, Optimization, Statistics and Stochastic Modelling.
Tuition: $4,309
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: 40-400
Length: 4 years
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce after Approved Degree
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Enables students already holding a graduate degree to enhance their employability by acquiring basic business skills. Students may major in any available area but it is suggested that they consider a major complimentary to their prior degree.
Tuition: $4,309
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: 40-400
Length: 1.5-2 years
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce and Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides first two years of study at University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge or business degrees at other universities.
Tuition: $3,014
Books and Supplies: $1,350
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 2 years
School: Grant MacEwan College (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-888-497-4622
Website: http://www.macewan.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: General Management
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Program builds on core requirements of economics and management by focusing on building a broad base of knowledge of management methodology and systems. Accelerated, Co-op, Post Diploma and Second Degree programs available.
Tuition: $4,699
Books and Supplies: $100 per course
Average Class Size: 37
Length: 4 years
School: University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton)
Phone: 1-403-320-5700
Website: http://www.uleth.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Coursework focuses on accounting, administration, communications and economics. Available in individual, group and online study. Post Diploma program available.
Tuition: $3,810
Books and Supplies: $1,500
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 4 years
School: Athabasca University (Athabasca)
Phone: 1-800-788-9041
Website: http://www.athabascau.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Focuses on accounting, administration, communications and economics. Post Diploma and Second Degree programs available.
Tuition: $3,810
Books and Supplies: $1,500
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 3 years
School: Athabasca University (Athabasca)
Phone: 1-800-788-9041
Website: http://www.athabascau.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Covers leadership, management ethics and international business. Includes industry expert in-class delivery. Minors in management, business, arts and science. Program includes a 12-week job placement.
Tuition: $5,540
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: 20-25
Length: 4 years
School: Concordia University College (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-866-479-5200
Website: http://www.concordia.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: University transfer
Program Description: Covers up to two years of study for transfer into the Bachelor of Management program at the University of Lethbridge.
Tuition: $2,700
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: Grande Prairie Regional College (Grande Prairie)
Phone: 1-888-539-4772
Website: http://www.gprc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Covers first year of studies for transfer into the Bachelor of Management program at the University of Lethbridge.
Tuition: $3,346
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 1 year
School: Keyano College (Fort McMurray, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Gregoire Lake and Janvier)
Phone: 1-800-251-1408
Website: http://www.keyano.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides first-year studies for transfer to the University of Lethbridge.
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 32 or 64 weeks
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: University Transfer
Program Description: Provides up to two years of study for transfer to the University of Lethbridge. Post Diploma program available.
Tuition: $3,100
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: 23
Length: 2 years
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management – Business Economics
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Covers general management, accounting, policy, law, finance and organizational behaviour. In partnership with Athabasca University and University of Lethbridge.
Tuition: $5,650
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 4 years
School: Augustana University College (Camrose)
Phone: 1-800-661-8714
Website: http://www.augustana.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management – Post Diploma
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Coursework covers management, business policy and economics. In partnership with Athabasca University.
Tuition: $3,100
Books and Supplies: $1,400
Average Class Size: 23
Length: 3 years
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Management – Post Diploma
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Covers general management including human resources, information systems, business policy and e-commerce. Awarded through Athabasca University.
Tuition: $5,500
Books and Supplies: Included in tuition costs.
Average Class Size: 20
Length: 3 years
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Business
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Coursework focuses on basic business and accounting skills.
Tuition: $3,062
Books and Supplies: $800
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 1 year
School: Keyano College (Fort McMurray, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Gregoire Lake and Janvier)
Phone: 1-800-251-1408
Website: http://www.keyano.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Business
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Coursework focuses on advance managerial and business skills. Co-op program available.
Tuition: $3,062
Books and Supplies: $800
Average Class Size: 24
Length: 1 year
School: Keyano College (Fort McMurray, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Gregoire Lake and Janvier)
Phone: 1-800-251-1408
Website: http://www.keyano.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Business/Office Technology
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Coursework builds on the office technology certificate with the second year of any of the majors in the business administration diploma program.
Tuition: $3,200
Books and Supplies: $800
Average Class Size: 35
Length: n/a
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: General
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Provides a general business foundation using courses selected by the student in consultation with the department. Accelerated program available.
Tuition: $2,700
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 2 years
School: Grande Prairie Regional College (Grande Prairie)
Phone: 1-888-539-4772
Website: http://www.gprc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: General Business Administration
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Focuses on all aspects of basic business principles including accounting, marketing and communications.
Tuition: $3,681
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 2 years
School: Mount Royal College (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-440-6708
Website: http://www.mtroyal.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: General Management
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Focuses on general business areas of accounting, marketing and human resources. Graduates find jobs in administrative positions or become self-employed.
Tuition: $3,149
Books and Supplies: $1,500
Average Class Size: 40
Length: 2 years
School: SAIT (Calgary)
Phone: 1-877-284-7248
Website: http://www.sait.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Management
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Develops basic business principles while focusing on human resources, organizational behaviour and finance.
Tuition: $2,856
Books and Supplies: $1,870
Average Class Size: 37
Length: 2 years
School: Lethbridge Community College (Lethbridge)
Phone: 1-800-572-0103
Website: http://www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Management
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Builds on a core of general business skills by focusing on management, policy and communications.
Tuition: $3,200
Books and Supplies: $1,100
Average Class Size: 27
Length: n/a
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Management
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Focuses on management, marketing and human resources/labour relations skills.
Tuition: $3,309
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: 25-30
Length: 2 years
School: NAIT (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-800-661-4077
Website: http://www.nait.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Fast-track diploma program covers accounting, finance, human resources, operations management, marketing and computer skills.
Tuition: $4,315
Books and Supplies: $1,700
Average Class Size: 25
Length: 64 weeks
School: Bow Valley College (Calgary)
Phone: 1-866-428-2669
Website: http://www.bowvalleyc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Covers basic areas of accounting, finance, marketing and management.
Tuition: $3,309
Books and Supplies: $1,210
Average Class Size: 25
Length: 1 year
School: Fairview College (Fairview, Grande Prairie, High Level, La Crete, Peace River and St. Albert)
Phone: 1-888-999-7882
Website: http://www.fairviewc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Coursework focuses on communications, marketing, accounting and administration. Accelerated program available.
Tuition: $2,700
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 1 year
School: Grande Prairie Regional College (Grande Prairie)
Phone: 1-888-539-4772
Website: http://www.gprc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Covers the general business areas of accounting, management and marketing.
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Covers accounting, marketing, economics and communications skills. Certificate transfers to several colleges to complete a business administration diploma.
Tuition: $3,571
Books and Supplies: $1,000
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 1 year
School: Northern Lakes College (Slave Lake and Grouard)
Phone: 1-866-652-3456
Website: http://www.northernlakescollege.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Builds on areas covered in certificate program and focuses on finance, human resources, operations management and marketing.
Tuition: $2,736
Books and Supplies: $1,500
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 1 year
School: Portage College (Lac La Biche, Cold Lake and St. Paul)
Phone: 1-780-623-5551
Website: http://www.portagecollege.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Covers general management areas including law, marketing, communications and accounting. Develops skills to advance to business administration diploma program.
Tuition: $2,736
Books and Supplies: $1,690
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 32 weeks
School: Portage College (Lac La Biche, Cold Lake and St. Paul)
Phone: 1-780-623-5551
Website: http://www.portagecollege.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Covers general administration foundation of accounting, management, marketing and business.
Tuition: $2,970
Books and Supplies: $1,050
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Certificate in Business Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Certificate builds on pre-existing studies. Includes accounting, marketing and management courses. Awarded in conjunction with conferral of a degree or diploma.
Tuition: $8,960
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 39 credits
School: Canadian University College (Lacombe)
Phone: 1-800-661-8129
Website: http://www.cauc.ca/
Program Name: Certificate in Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Covers accounting, computing, economics and general business courses.
Tuition: $1,170
Books and Supplies: $750
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 1 year
School: Red Deer College (Red Deer)
Phone: 1-888-732-4630
Website: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Business PhD is a research-oriented program which emphasizes knowledge of a major field of business studies, a cognate area, and strong analytical skills.
Tuition: Varies
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 3-5 years
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
Program Name: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Develops teaching skills and experiences as well as skills in major research and administration, applicable to government and/or industry.
Tuition: $8,310
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 6 years maximum
School: University of Calgary (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-220-5110
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Program Name: Executive Master of Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Team-based learning environment designed to equip grads with the ability to meet entrepreneurial, administrative and leadership demands of executive management. Program includes an international study tour.
Tuition: $55,000
Books and Supplies: Included in tuition costs.
Average Class Size: 35-40
Length: 20 months
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
Program Name: Executive Master of Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Coursework delivery is more integrative but requires all of the same course as the MBA program. Ten-day international study tour at end of second year.
Tuition: Contact EMBA office for details.
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: 40
Length: 21 months
School: University of Calgary (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-220-5110
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Program Name: Graduate Diploma in Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Designed for managers who do not wish to pursue an MBA or those who do not meet the educational requirements for direct admission to the MBA.
Tuition: $13,320
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 1.5-3 years
School: Athabasca University (Athabasca)
Phone: 1-800-788-9041
Website: http://www.athabascau.ca/
Program Name: Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Covers general management areas including accounting, marketing and human resources.
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Management Certificate in General Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Condensed 10-course program offers an introduction to general management principles.
Tuition: $4,699
Books and Supplies: $100 per course
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: Varies
School: University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton)
Phone: 1-403-320-5700
Website: http://www.uleth.ca/
Program Name: Management Development
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Covers basic areas with choice of electives allowing more in-depth study in areas including small business, finance and management.
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 1 year
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Management Studies
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Certificate-level consists of the first-year courses for the Management Studies Diploma.
Tuition: $3,069
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: 35
Length: n/a
School: Grant MacEwan College (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-888-497-4622
Website: http://www.macewan.ca/
Program Name: Management Studies
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Covers general management, business communication, organizational behaviour, marketing, accounting, budgeting, finance, human resources and computer skills. Accelerated program available.
Tuition: $3,069
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 2 years
School: Grant MacEwan College (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-888-497-4622
Website: http://www.macewan.ca/
Program Name: Master of Business Administration
Major: General
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Foundation delivers a core of courses in business fundamentals. Students choose electives to tailor the MBA to their interests. A specialization may be chosen.
Tuition: $20,800
Books and Supplies: $2,000
Average Class Size: 30
Length: 20 months
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
Program Name: Master of Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Coursework is designed to provide a range of management, leadership and decision-making skills.
Tuition: $34,685
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: Varies
School: Athabasca University (Athabasca)
Phone: 1-800-788-9041
Website: http://www.athabascau.ca/
Program Name: Master of Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Program is delivered at Lakeland College through a brokerage arrangement with University College of Cape Breton for part-time learners in Western Canada.
Tuition: $11,200
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 3 years
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Master of Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Thesis-based master’s program.
Tuition: $8,310
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2-3 years
School: University of Calgary (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-220-5110
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Program Name: Master of Business Administration
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Course-based master’s program. Various specializations available – customized specializations require approval of associate dean.
Tuition: $8,310
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: University of Calgary (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-220-5110
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Program Name: Master of Science in Management
Major: n/a
Program Type: Graduate Degree
Program Description: Provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience in a chosen major to conduct rigorous and scholarly investigation into an issue facing management.
Tuition: $10,457
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: 14
Length: 1 year
School: University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton)
Phone: 1-403-320-5700
Website: http://www.uleth.ca/
Program Name: University Certificate
Major: Administration
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Coursework covers the general business areas of accounting, management and marketing.
Tuition: $3,810
Books and Supplies: $1,500
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 30 credits
School: Athabasca University (Athabasca)
Phone: 1-800-788-9041
Website: http://www.athabascau.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Applied Business
Major: Finance
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Students with an eligible two-year diploma develop advanced financial expertise, management and customer service skills in the field of financial services.
Tuition: n/a
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: 25
Length: 4 years
School: NAIT (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-800-661-4077
Website: http://www.nait.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Applied Financial Services
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Coursework focuses on financial aspects of business including retirement planning, farm financial analysis, risk management and estate planning.
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Supplies: $700
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 16 months
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Applied Financial Services
Major: n/a
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Coursework focuses on financial planning, accounting and general business principles. In partnership with Lakeland College. Coursework includes two field placements.
Tuition: $3,773
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 4 years
School: Mount Royal College (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-440-6708
Website: http://www.mtroyal.ab.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: Finance
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Includes study in investments, business asset management, operation and regulation of markets and institutions, risk management and international finance.
Tuition: $4,309
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: 40-400
Length: 4 years
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Major: Finance
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Coursework covers financial management, economics, capital budgeting and risk management. Co-op program available.
Tuition: $4,380
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 4 years
School: University of Calgary (Calgary)
Phone: 1-403-220-5110
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce – Honor Program
Major: Finance
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Program follows the same foundation as the regular finance major with the addition of honours-level courses. Accounting, Economics and Math streams available.
Tuition: $4,309
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: 40-400
Length: 4 years
School: University of Alberta (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-780-492-3113
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca./
Program Name: Bachelor of Management
Major: Finance
Program Type: Degree
Program Description: Program builds on core requirements of economics and management by focusing on finance, financial management and mathematics. Accelerated, Co-op, Post Diploma and Second Degree programs available.
Tuition: $4,699
Books and Supplies: $100 per course
Average Class Size: 37
Length: 4 years
School: University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton)
Phone: 1-403-320-5700
Website: http://www.uleth.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Accounting and Financial Services Major
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Builds on certificate program and focuses on the areas of accounting and finance with courses in taxation, financial planning and statistics.
Tuition: $3,309
Books and Supplies: $1,210
Average Class Size: 25
Length: 2 years
School: Fairview College (Fairview, Grande Prairie, High Level, La Crete, Peace River and St. Albert)
Phone: 1-888-999-7882
Website: http://www.fairviewc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Finance
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Focuses on financial planning, analysis and services, investments, credit management and corporate finance.
Tuition: $3,309
Books and Supplies: n/a
Average Class Size: 25-30
Length: 2 years
School: NAIT (Edmonton)
Phone: 1-800-661-4077
Website: http://www.nait.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Financial Services
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Coursework focuses on financial planning, insurance and investment skills while providing a general business foundation. Accelerated program available.
Tuition: $2,700
Books and Supplies: $1,300
Average Class Size: 35
Length: 2 years
School: Grande Prairie Regional College (Grande Prairie)
Phone: 1-888-539-4772
Website: http://www.gprc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Business Administration
Major: Financial Services
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Coursework focuses on financial planning, accounting and economics.
Tuition: $3,149
Books and Supplies: $1,500
Average Class Size: 40
Length: 2 years
School: SAIT (Calgary)
Phone: 1-877-284-7248
Website: http://www.sait.ab.ca/
Program Name: Financial Services
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Focuses on accounting, financial and economic areas. Graduates find employment in financial institutions, accounting firms and financial corporations.
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: 2 years
School: Lakeland College (Lloydminster, Sherwood Park and Vermilion)
Phone: 1-800-661-6490
Website: http://www.lakelandc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Financial Services and Planning
Major: n/a
Program Type: Diploma
Program Description: Accounting, marketing and financial planning courses designed to lead to Certified Financial Planner designation of Canadian Institute of Financial Planning.
Tuition: $3,200
Books and Supplies: $900
Average Class Size: 16
Length: n/a
School: Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat and Brooks)
Phone: 1-866-282-8394
Website: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/
Program Name: Management Certificate in Finance
Major: n/a
Program Type: Certificate
Program Description: Condensed 10-course program offers an introduction to finance, accounting and management.
Tuition: $4,699
Books and Supplies: $100 per course
Average Class Size: n/a
Length: Varies
School: University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton)
Phone: 1-403-320-5700
Website: http://www.uleth.ca/
