Program Description

The Bachelor of Commerce focuses on the development of basic business and managerial competencies combined with an understanding of globalization and its implications. The program is structured to provide comprehensive preparation for management positions with both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations as well as the public sector.

The degree provides students with knowledge and critical understanding of commerce and management, and the ability to gather, review, evaluate and interpret information relevant to business and management. Key professional skills are taught: ethical business practices and sustainability, business communication skills, teamwork, business analytics and technology, global and local mindsets, critical thinking and research, including the opportunity to engage in independent research and practice. These skills are integrated across all courses in the program.You will learn to contribute to collaborative information-sharing and joint-planning processes. Acquire the necessary qualitative and quantitative skills for complex problem-solving in an accounting and business environment. Accounting information systems, government and non-profit accounting and taxation studies are alternative areas of study that enhance your skill set. With knowledge of all areas of business and in-depth study of advanced accounting topics, you are able to, upon graduation, pursue a professional designation, graduate-level studies or to assume a managerial or accounting position. The Accounting major offered by MacEwan University is a Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) accredited program.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

1. ELA 30-1
2. Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
3. Three subjects from Group A, B, C, or D

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.5