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BA/BS in International Business Strategy

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada•World Rank #159

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University of Calgary offers BA/BS in International Business Strategy, a bachelor's degree in International Business programme in Calgary, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: International Business
Delivery: On Campus

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) with a concentration in international business strategy through the Haskayne School of Business. The program covers the cultural, political, economic, and linguistic elements required to succeed in global markets, examining how cultural differences affect international partnerships, marketing strategies, and business establishment in specific regions. Coursework includes International Finance, Introduction to Business Analytics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Principles of Microeconomics, taught through projects, formal presentations, group work, and case studies. The program offers a co-operative work placement that alternates paid full-time work experience with academic study, study-abroad opportunities at international destinations, and mentorship connections with established professionals. Graduates are prepared for roles in importing and exporting, business development, and international relations, and the degree can also serve as preparation for graduate studies or professional programs such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or education. The program suits students interested in global commerce and international career paths. Instruction is delivered on campus at the Haskayne School of Business (Scurfield Hall), University of Calgary.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry to the Haskayne School of Business's Bachelor of Commerce; the International Business Strategy concentration is declared after first year. Required courses (Alberta high school): English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1, two of Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Biology 30, Chemistry 30, CTS Computing Science 30 (5 credits), a 30-level language/language-and-culture course, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30 or Social Studies 30-1, plus one further approved course or option. Equivalent IB, AP or other international curricula are accepted via the university's requirements tool. Estimated competitive admission average for this cycle: High 80s.

Application Details

Application Deadline: For Fall 2027 entry, the University of Calgary opens undergraduate applications for domestic applicants on 1 October 2026 and for international applicants on 15 August 2026, both closing on the same firm application deadline of 1 March 2027, with supporting documents due by 15 March 2027 and offers accepted by 1 May 2027. International applicants follow the identical March 1 deadline; the university publishes no separate, later international closing date. Applications are not accepted on a rolling basis after the deadline for most direct-entry programmes, though a small number of programmes (e.g. Nursing) run further selection rounds into the summer while space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About University of Calgary

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1966
Students: 38,000
World rank: #159
Programs: 282
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in International Business Strategy award?

University of Calgary awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of International Business on completion of this programme.

Can BA/BS in International Business Strategy be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Calgary.

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