Overview

The Commerce programme at Athabasca University provides students with a rigorous and technically based business education delivered through a flexible online platform. This degree is designed to equip learners with the essential theoretical knowledge and ethical perspectives required to excel in the modern global marketplace.

Why Commerce at Athabasca University?

Athabasca University holds prestigious accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction shared by only 6% of business schools globally. This "gold standard" ensures that the curriculum meets high international standards of quality and rigour. The programme is highly recognised within the Canadian business community, offering students the chance to apply their learning immediately to their professional roles. Additionally, the university provides a seamless diploma-to-degree route, allowing those with prior post-secondary education to accelerate their studies through generous credit transfers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 2007 per credit
National fee: CAD 2007 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of core business disciplines to ensure graduates are well-rounded professionals. Modules may include:

Marketing
Statistics
Financial and Management Accounting
Finance
Economics
Information Systems
Strategic Management
Organizational Behaviour
Commercial Law

Careers with Commerce

Graduates are prepared for a diverse range of leadership and specialist roles across both the public and private sectors. The skills gained in assessment and problem-solving enable alumni to pursue various professional paths. Potential career destinations include:

Financial and Investment Analysts
Business Management Consulting
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Managers
Business Development Officers
Financial Advisors
Market Researchers and Analysts
Administrative Services Managers
Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
Entrepreneurs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Managers
Writing in Organizations

Interpersonal Communication

Group Communication

Microcomputer Applications in Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Next start: monthly. There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply to AU online, anytime. Once you’ve completed the online application form and paid the one-time general application fee (and transfer credit evaluation fee, if applicable), you’re officially an AU student and can start registering in courses.
Make sure we get your transcripts if you want us to consider your previous post-secondary education for transfer credit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

60210 CAD / year

≈ 60210 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

60210 CAD / year

≈ 60210 CAD / year

Additional Details

Permanent residents of Alberta: $36,860.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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