Success in business rests on a strong foundation of basic business concepts in areas such as accounting, financial services, marketing, human resources, and more. If you are planning to pursue a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Management, Medicine Hat College offers several options for university transfer, as well as degree completion opportunities right here on our campus.
Whether you want to finish a business degree on campus, or begin your studies here and transfer to another institution, MHC has what you need.
Degree Completion
Through a partnership with Athabasca University, you are able to stay at Medicine Hat College and complete a bachelor's degree from Athabasca University (Bachelor of Commerce <post-diploma>, Bachelor of General Studies, or Bachelor of Management <post-diploma>). Completion of MHC’s Business Administration diploma provides a solid foundation and qualifies you to apply to the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management degrees offered on campus by AU.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in accounting, a substantial amount of Athabasca University’s Bachelor of General Studies course credit can be used toward a professional accounting designation. Required Certified General Accountant (CGA) courses are available through Athabasca University at Medicine Hat College, or via distance learning.
University Transfer
Starting your degree at MHC is also an option, as Medicine Hat College has transfer agreements in place with several institutions. You can take up to two years of a bachelor's degree at Medicine Hat College and then transfer to one of several universities including: University of Alberta, School of Business; University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business; University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management; Montana State University; Mount Royal University; University of Regina, Faculty of Business Administration; or University of Saskatchewan, Edwards School of Business.
Admission to these programs is competitive, and we recommend that you meet with an academic advisor from Medicine Hat College and from the university you plan to attend regarding admission requirements and course selections. Navigating a transfer can be very complex, and course selection is very important to ensure you meet the admission requirements of the institution you wish to apply to. For more information on transfer agreements in Alberta, visit www.transferalberta.ca.
Depending on the chosen major, graduates of a Commerce, Business Administration or Management degree program may find work in a variety of fields:
High School(Alberta High School Courses or equivalents with a minimum 60% average in the required courses)
Mature Student (21 years of age)The following are minimum admission requirements. Please see an advisor for additional course-specific pre-requisites.
Athabasca University Phone: 403-504-2209 (on-site liaison)
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting (Post Diploma)
Business Diploma - Holder Route
If you present a two-year college diploma in Business Administration or a closely related field you may receive 60 credits of block transfer award toward the first two years of the Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) General degree.
Athabasca University has approved the folowing Medicine Hat College diplomas for transfer to the three-year degree: Business Administration - Accounting, Financial Services, Management, and Marketing majors.
The Bachelor of Commerce degree can be completed by taking a combination of Medicine Hat College and Athabasca University courses onsite at Medicine Hat College.
Please note: Business Administration diploma students must complete MGMT 395 (at Medicine Hat College) or LGST 369 (through Athabasca University) if this hasn't been taken within the diploma itself.
This four year degree requires you to complete a minimum of ten courses through Athabasca University to fulfill the residency requirement. You may complete this degree by taking a combination of Medicine Hat College and Athabasca University courses or entirely through individualized study.
You must have a weighted average of at least 1.7 (60%) across all courses taken at Athabasca University towards the Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) General degree in order to graduate.
Non-Business Diploma - Holder Route If you present a two- or three-year professional diploma from an accredited college or technical institute in non-business field you may receive between 30 and 60 credits of block transfer credit toward this degree program. All diplomas presented must be approved for transfer credit by Athabasca University
Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma)
Business Diploma - Holder Route If you present a two-year college diploma in business administration or a closely related field you may receive 60 credits of block transfer award toward the first two years of the Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) General degree.
Athabasca University has approved the following Medicine Hat College diplomas for transfer to the three-year degree:
Business Administration - Accounting, Financial Services, Management, and Marketing majors.
Please note: Business Administration diploma sutdnets must complete MGMT 395 (at Medicine Hat College) or LGST 369 (through Athabasca University) if this hasn't been taken within the diploma itself.
This four year degree requires you to complete a minimum of ten courses through Athabasca University to fulfil the residency requirement. You may complete this degree by taking a combination of Medicine Hat College and Athabasca University courses or entirely through individualized study. You must have a weighted average of at least 1.7 (60 percent) across all courses taken at Athabasca University towards a Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) General degree in order to graduate.
Non-Business Diploma - Holder Route If you present a two- or three-year professional diploma from an accredited college or technical institute in non-business field you may receive between 30 and 60 credits of block transfer credit toward this degree program. All diplomas presented must be approved for transfer credit by Athabasca University.
University of Alberta Phone: 780-492-5773 Email: bcominfo@ualberta.ca
Bachelor of Commerce, with majors in:
For a complete list, please refer to the MHC Calendar.
Admission to the School of Business at the University of Alberta occurs after completion of a pre-professional year, which must include a minimum of 24 credit units (8 courses) and designated pre-requisite courses. Admission is competitive. We encourage you to consult with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor, a University of Alberta Academic Advisor, and the University of Alberta calendar regarding admission requirements and course selection. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
Montana State University-Northern Phone: 406-265-3704Email: admissions@msun.edu
Montana State University-Northern, located just across the US border in Havre, Montana, offers degree completion opportunities to Medicine Hat College graduates with business administration diplomas in the management and marketing majors. You will be granted credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in marketing or small business management. Typically, you will need to complete four semesters at Montana State-Northern with the exact number of graduating credits required, dependent on the Medicine Hat College program and grades presented. This degree program will be of interest to Canadian and international graduates who hold a Medicine Hat College business administration diploma in management or marketing. MSU-Northern offers professional preparation programs emphasizing discipline mastery, critical inquiry and social responsibility. As a small, regional university, MSU-Northern values individualized attention to its students, experientially based learning and a culturally rich and intellectually stimulating environment. We encourage you to consult with a Montana State University-Northern Academic Advisor directly.
University of Calgary Phone: 403-220-6593 Email: undergraduate@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Bachelor of Commerce degree, with concentrations in:
Admission to the transfer program at the Haskayne School of Business occurs after completion of 20 prescribed Pre-Commerce courses. Admission is competitive.
We encourage you to consult with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor, a University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business Academic Advisor, and the University of Calgary on-line calendar regarding admission requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
University of Lethbridge Phone: 403-329-2153 Email: undergrad.management@uleth.ca
Bachelor of Management, with majors in:
For a complete list, please see the MHC calendar. Admission to the Faculty of Management at the University of Lethbridge is based on competitive admission grade point average. The University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management offers management degrees on three campuses: Lethbridge, Calgary, and Edmonton. The General Liberal Education Requirement (GLER) is a requirement of all University of Lethbridge degree programs. The GLER involves satisfactory completion of *Arts and Science courses, chosen from three distinct lists (List 1 – Fine Arts & Humanities; List 2 – Social Sciences; List 3 – Science). Consult the University of Lethbridge calendar and www.transferalberta.ca for details, or speak with a Medicine Hat College academic advisor. *GLER requirements vary from program to program.
As a graduation of the MHC Business Administration diploma program (Accounting, Financial Services, Management, and Marketing majors), you are eligible to apply to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management program subject ot GPA entrance requirement. You will receive two years block credit for your diploma, towards the four year Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management degree.
For a complete list of Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management majors, please see the MHC calendar. We encourage you to consult the University of Lethbridge calendar and Program Planning Guides, and to contact and Academic Advisor (at Medicine Hat College and at the University of Lethbridge) regarding admissions requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
University of Regina Phone: 306-585-4724 Email: urbusiness.undergrad@uregina.ca
Bachelor of Business Administration, with majors in:
We encourage you to consult with a Medicine Hat College academic advisor, a University of Regina academic advisor, and the University of Regina calendar regarding admissions requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
Mount Royal University and Medicine Hat College offer a degree completion program for Mount Royal’s Bachelor of Business Administration on-site at Medicine Hat College. This program will be of interest to diploma graduates of Medicine Hat College’s Business Administration program with majors in Accounting, Financial Services, Management and Marketing who will be eligible for a block transfer of the two-year diploma into the degree program to be offered at MHC.
University of Saskatchewan Phone: 306-966-4785 Email: undergrad@edwards.usask.ca
We encourage you to consult the University of Saskatchewan calendar and Program Planning Guides, and to contact an Academic Advisor (at Medicine Hat College and at the University of Saskatchewan) regarding admissions requirements and course selections. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
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