Leaving the Ivory Tower >
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As the boom-bait of high-paying grunt work siphons kids out of higher education, is Alberta sabotaging its next economy?
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This year the Alberta government will spend $5.6 billion educating Alberta’s 590,000 kindergarten through grade 12 students. That taxpayers’ money is allocated among 62 public, Catholic and francophone school boards. Factoring in other sources of income, school boards spend anywhere from a few million to a billion dollars a year, as much or more than most corporations. A corporate board of directors overseeing such sums usually skews towards accountants, lawyers and seasoned businesspeople. >
To varying degrees, post-secondary schools – both public and private – are searching the world for new students. Here’s how they’re doing it, and why >
The number of private, for-profit colleges and program offerings is growing fast in Alberta. There’s just one problem: the number of prospective students is not. How the players are positioning themselves to withstand an expected industry shake-out >
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/
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/
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