Strategic Management and Organization

Strategic Management and Organization

Why study this program?

Business is ultimately about working with people. This major focuses on human-centric courses and topics, preparing you to work more effectively with people and within organizations. If you see yourself in a management or leadership position in the future, this may be the major for you.

It’s also the program that gives you the most freedom in choosing your courses and customizing your BCom degree. Choose from courses in entrepreneurship and family business, human resource management, change management, professional service firms, cross-cultural management, working in groups and teams, understanding power and conflict, leadership, and much more.


Why study at the University of Alberta?

The Alberta School of Business offers one of the largest BCom programs in Canada, with five different degree types, 16 majors, and many opportunities for specialization and work experience, including student clubs, business incubators, case competitions, study abroad programs, and more.

Our courses are built around group and project work, and our professors are award-winning teachers and experts in their field who will challenge you to put ideas into practice as you work towards your personal career goals.


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POSSIBLE CAREERS
  • Account Executive
  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Planning Consultant
  • City Manager
  • Executive Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Fund Development Professional
  • Human Resources Professional
  • International Trade Specialist
  • Marketing Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Administrator
  • Project Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

"With a management degree, my options are open. I could work locally, in a foreign place, for a non-profit, or a small or large organization."– Karli is a fourth-year BCom student from Killam, AB, and a UAlberta Ambassador.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for 2024 - 2025

This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar

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Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculte Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.

At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.

Deadline

Fall application

Domestic: March 1, 2024
International: May 1, 2024

For a complete listing of application and document deadlines refer to the University Calendar.

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The Office of the Registrar administers over $28 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.

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