Laddering opportunities
Students who complete the Business Administration program may receive credit towards the following programs at NorQuest College:
Students who complete the Business Administration program may receive credit towards the following programs at NorQuest College:
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.
Your diploma can qualify you to apply for:
If you have graduated with your specialization in accounting, you can also apply for:
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.
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.
Following graduation, students may have the opportunity to work towards a professional designation, such as an accounting designation.
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.
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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The eligible courses include:
* Indicates core courses
The HR courses you take as part of your Human Resources Specialization align with the content tested on the CPHR Designation National Knowledge Exam and can assist with building strategic competencies and skills. This certification provides an additional opportunity for graduates wishing to prepare for success in the HR profession. Visit CPHR Alberta for more information.
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If you’re not sure which program is perfect for you, NorQuest’s International Student Recruiters can help. Contact international.recruitment@norquest.ca or book a meeting.