Bachelor of Business Administration
About the Bachelor of Business Administration Program
Set yourself up for success as a business leader. This business degree prepares you to contribute to and compete in a global and dynamic business environment, developing the skills you need today and in the future.
Choose your path of study by selecting a concentration in Accounting, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, or Financial Services. You also have the option to select a minor from a range of business or non-business disciplines, which may include credit toward professional designations such as Accounting, Human Resources or Financial Services.
Business students at Red Deer Polytechnic benefit from the strong relationships we have with the business community. This creates invaluable opportunities for you to have practical, applied and work-integrated learning, all while creating important connections for the future.
Once you graduate with a BBA, you will be prepared to hit the ground running and make your mark in the business world.
Work-integrated Learning
No matter which pathway you choose, you’ll participate in two 90-hour work-integrated learning opportunities as well as project-based courses where you will do in the classroom what you would do on the job.
Further Study
Some graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration program go on to pursue graduate studies, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). You can pursue graduate studies at any time after graduation and will meet the minimum requirements for MBA programs at universities across Canada, the United States and Europe.
Related Careers
The Bachelor of Business Administration prepares you for many different career possibilities in these areas and more:
Marketing
Communications
Public Relations
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Small Business Owner
Business Consulting
Corporate Finance and Economics
Municipal Government
Financial Services
Human Resources
Meet the Faculty
At Red Deer Polytechnic we are proud of our faculty members and staff who are experts in their disciplines and subject areas.
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Winter 2026 - Open
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International Intakes
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- International students must pay their tuition deposit to receive their letters of acceptance
- This program requires students to obtain a Co-op Work permit
- Important dates may change
Program CIP: 52.0201
Post-Graduation Work Permit Details
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admission Requirements page for detailed group descriptions.
International Students: If you are an international student or have completed your high school education outside of Alberta, please refer to our International Course Equivalencies page for information on how your coursework may align with our admission requirements.
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Red Deer Polytechnic requires applicants to meet minimum academic requirements. Qualified applicants who meet all minimum requirements will be offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
Academic Requirements
Students applying to the Bachelor of Business Administration must have the following:
- Minimum of 65% or higher in ELA 30-2, OR 60% or higher in ELA 30-1, or their equivalents
- Minimum of 65% or higher in Math 30-2, OR 60% or higher in Math 30-1, or their equivalents
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Red Deer Polytechnic’s Business Certificate and Business Diploma programs provide credit toward the Bachelor of Business Administration.
If you have successfully completed the Business Certificate, you can enter this program in year two.
If you have successfully completed the Business Diploma, you can enter this program in year three.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.
Prior Learning and Transfer
Students presenting Diplomas from other recognized post-secondary institutions may be granted transfer credit towards the Bachelor of Business Administration, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning and Transfer Credit page to learn more.
Recommended for Practicum Placements
While not an admission requirement for the program, some practicum agencies and field placements may require Police Information Checks of students working in their organizations. Information about obtaining Police Information Checks will be provided to students after they have been admitted to the program.
Recommended for Online Learners
While not an admission requirement for the program, in order to be successful, students should have basic computer skills, such as the ability to function independently on basic computer software programs and to carry out basic Internet navigation.
Indigenous Learners
The BA - Business Administration program recognizes the need to facilitate access to post-secondary education for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. To increase participation of Indigenous Peoples the program has designated five (5) seats for qualified applicants who are First Nations, Metis, or Inuit. After June 1 for the Fall term and October 1 for the Winter term unallocated seats will be released to qualified applicants on the waitlist if one exists for the program.
Indigenous applicants must meet the admission requirements for the program as outlined in the Academic Calendar and qualify for a designated seat by:
- Self-identifying as an Indigenous applicant on the Application for Admission.
- Providing proof of Indigenous ancestry
Proof of Indigenous ancestry (one of the following):
- Certified copy of a Status or Treaty card, Metis membership card, Nunavut Trust Certificate card, roll number or any other proof accepted by Inuit communities.
- Proof that an ancestor’s name has been entered in the Indian Register according to the Indian Act, band list of an individual band, or the Inuit roll.
- Written confirmation of Indigenous ancestry from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
- Statutory Declaration by an applicant attesting to Aboriginal ancestry with supporting documentation.
Other forms of proof may also be considered at the discretion of the Registrar.
Program Cost
These costs are an estimate of tuition only (based on the recommended course load per year). Additional fees apply.
These costs are an estimate of tuition only (based on the recommended course load per year). Additional fees apply.
Financial Aid Options
Student life can be very expensive, and few individuals have enough money to pay up-front for their post-secondary education.
Program Content
In the Bachelor of Business Administration program, you will complete 40 courses. All students will complete the same 20 core business courses and three core non-business courses. Some of the other courses you complete will be determined by your chosen concentration and others you’ll select as options. You can create a program plan that helps you achieve your unique goals.
Graduation Requirements
You must pass all courses with a minimum grade of “D” and achieve a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 (62%).
Continuing and Professional Education
Further your career by advancing your existing skills through flexible courses, micro-credentials and programs.