Offered by University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, BA/BS in Commerce - Finance is a bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 1,152 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,152 / credit
Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance at the University of Alberta's Alberta School of Business prepares students for business careers in banking, investments and portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, international finance, securities trading, and financial markets. The school states that its curriculum incorporates a substantial portion of the Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1 curriculum, aligning coursework with recognized finance industry standards. The Bachelor of Commerce is offered with several degree types and majors, and coursework includes group and project work; students also have access to student clubs, business incubators, case competitions, and study-abroad opportunities through the school. The finance major suits students aiming at analytical, client-facing, or markets-oriented careers in the financial sector. Career paths listed on the program page include accountant, auditor, broker, business market analyst, business valuator, credit or loans manager, financial analyst, financial services manager, investment analyst, and risk analyst. The program is delivered on the university's Edmonton campus.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from Alberta high school into the Alberta School of Business. Required: English Language Arts 30-1 and Mathematics 30-1, plus one course from Fine Arts, Humanities, Languages other than English, or Math/Sciences, plus two further courses from Humanities, Languages other than English, or Math/Sciences. There is no fixed minimum average; admission is competitive and the Alberta School of Business' three-year admission-average trend is mid to high 80s, but meeting the course requirements does not guarantee a seat. Transfer students follow separate requirements outlined in the University Calendar. English language proficiency is required of all applicants regardless of citizenship.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
