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Business Administration

Transferability

At NorQuest College, we strongly believe in helping our students and alumni find pathways into further education and future career advancement. Through post-secondary transfer agreements, graduates can build on the education they receive at NorQuest and pursue new opportunities. 

Turn your diploma into a degree

Your diploma can qualify you to apply for: 

  • Athabasca University, Bachelor of Commerce, up to 60 credits 
  • Athabasca University, Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (post-diploma), up to 60 credits 
  • Athabasca University, Bachelor of Management (post-diploma), year three, up to 60 credits 
  • Athabasca University, Bachelor of Professional Arts, any of the four majors, up to 60 credits 
  • Athabasca University, Bachelor of Science (post-diploma), up to 30 credits 
  • Athabasca University, Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics (post-diploma), up to 30 credits 
  • Athabasca University, Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences (post-diploma), up to 30 credits 
  • Athabasca University, Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Systems (post-diploma), up to 30 credits 
  • NAIT, Bachelor of Business Administration, up to 60 credits 
  • SAIT, Bachelor of Business Administration, up to 60 credits 

If you have graduated with your specialization in accounting, you can also apply for: 

  • The King’s University, Bachelor of Commerce, year three 

Learn more about this transfer opportunity 

NorQuest can’t guarantee admission or course transfer into a program at another institution. Your application will be assessed based on the entry requirements of the receiving institution. 

Course transfer 

This program has established course transfer agreements with Bow Valley College, Keyano College, Lakeland College, Lethbridge College, MacEwan University, Olds College, Red Deer Polytechnic, University of Alberta, and more. 

Other post-secondary institutions in Alberta and across Canada may also accept transfer credits from NorQuest College. Transfer Alberta lists many Alberta institutions where your courses may transfer. For the most accurate and current information, connect with a NorQuest Academic Program Advisor


Additional certification

Following graduation, students may have the opportunity to work towards a professional designation, such as an accounting designation. 

Accounting specialization 

The Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Alberta now recognizes select accounting courses in NorQuest College’s Business Administration diploma for entry into the Professional Education Program.

Human Resources specialization 

All students currently enrolled in the Human Resources specialization are eligible for a free Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Alberta annual student membership.

Students who graduate from the Human Resources specialization, and who meet the necessary GPA requirements, are eligible to waive the National Knowledge Exam requirement towards getting the CPHR designation. Once your waiver is approved, you become a CPHR candidate and can start earning the professional level experience needed to earn your CPHR designation.

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