Computer Science: A career in a computer science related field will generally require a four (plus) year degree (ALIS

Aberta, 2013). A variety of institutions in Alberta offer computer science degrees, with varying educational requirements. 1. University of Alberta: Computer Science BSc Admissions: (Bachelor of Science) Entrance Average 82% (BSc,) Courses required: English Language Arts 30-1 and Mathematics 30-1. Any two from (Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr) and one additional class. Computer Science (specific) Computer Science five 3000-level credits (University of Alberta, 2013) Duration: four year degree % of students employed after completion: University does not provide information
2. University of Calgary: Computer Science BSc Admissions: (Bachelor of Science) Courses Required: English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30, Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Mathematics 31 or CTS Computer Science Advanced (5 credits) and one additional class. (University of Calgary, 2015)Computer Science (specific) Computer Science five 3000level credits

Duration: four year degree % of students employed after completion: University does not provide information

3. Athabasca University: Bachelor of Science Major in Computing and Information Systems Anyone over the age of 16 can attend, regardless of high school diploma. (School of Computing and Information Systems: Athabasca University, 2015)

Duration : 4 years (120 credits) % of students employed after completion: University does not provide information
4. Grande Prairie Regional College: Computer Systems Technology Courses Required: 50% in Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1 and English 30-1. (Grand Prarie Regional College, 2013) Duration : 2 years (60 credits)

% of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information

5. Lethbridge College: Computer Information Technology Courses Required: 60 percent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 30-2 and a minimum grade of 60 percent in Math 30-2 or a higher level math, or equivalents. (Lethbridge College, 2013) Duration: 2 years

% of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information

6. Mount Royal University: Bachelor of Computer Information Systems Courses Required: English Language Arts 30-1 60%, Mathematics 30 - 1 60% (Mount Royal University, 2013) Duration: 4 years (40 courses)

% of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information:

7. NAIT: Computer Engineering Technology Competitive entrance average 65%: Courses Required: Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1, One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) courses taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program. (NAIT, 2013) Duration : 2 years (20 credits)

% of students employed after completion: 77.3% employed after one year of graduating.
Median starting salary $44,000 (NAIT, 2013) 8. NAIT: Computer Network Administrator Competitive entrance average: 65% Courses required: Math 20 - Pure or Applied, or 20-1, or 20-2. One of: Science 20, Physics 20, Chemistry 20 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) courses taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program (NAIT, 2013) Duration: 1 year (10 courses) % of students employed after completion: 90.6% employed after 1 year. Median starting salary $40,000

9. SAIT: Information Technology Course requirements: At least 50% in Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1, or at least 60% in Applied Math 30 or Math 30-2, AND, At least 55% in English Language Arts 30-1, or at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-2. (SAIT, 2013) Duration: 2-4 years (20-40 courses) % of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information 10. University of Lethbridge: Computer Science Courses Required: English Language Arts 30-1. Three academic courses from this list: (Aboriginal Studies 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, One Fine Arts course, One of Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1, One or more 30-level languages in distinct subjects 2, Five credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science) A fifth distinct course which: Can be academic or non-academic, Must be at the 30 level, Must be worth at least five credits (multiple courses worth a total of five or more credits can be used) Cannot be a Special Project. (University of Lethbridge, 2013) Duration: 4 year (40 courses) % of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information Bookkeeping & Accounting Business: Most positions require some post-secondary. 1. Athabasca University: Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting Major Anyone over the age of 16 can attend, regardless of high school diploma. (School of Computing and Information Systems: (School of Computing and Information Systems: Athabasca University, 2015) Duration: 2-4 year (20-40 courses) % of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information

2. Grant Macewan University: Accounting and Strategic Measurement Requirements: Applicants must have an Alberta high school diploma (Grant Macewan University, 2013) Duration: 1,2 or 4 years (10, 20,or 40 courses)

% of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information 3. Mount Royal University Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting

Requirements: English Language Arts 30-1 60% or higher, Mathematics 30 - 1 or 30 - 2 60% or higher (Mount Royal University, 2013) Duration: 4 years (40 courses) % of students employed after completion: School reports 100% employment rate (Mount Royal, 2013). 4. NAIT: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING

Business Administration year one: A minimum of 55% in Grade 12 English, Math 30 - Pure or Applied or 30-1 or 30-2 (NAIT, 2013).
Duration: 2 year (40 courses) % of students employed after completion: 97.4% of student employed one year after graduating.

5. SAIT: The Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) degree Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with an overall minimum average of 65% in the following courses or equivalents: Pure Math 30 or Math 30-1, AND, English Language Arts 301, AND, Two courses from Group A, AND, One course from Group A or B

Group A (Academics) Mathematics 31 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Science 30 Social Studies 30-1

Group B (Other) (5 credits) Art 30 or 31 Drama 30 Music 30 (choral, instrumental, general) Physical Education 30 Religion 35 Social Studies 30-2

One language 30

Other five-credit grade 12 subjects or a combination of two three-credit grade 12 subjects Five credits of advanced career and technology courses

(SAIT, 2013) Program duration: 4 years (40 courses)

% of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information

6. University of Alberta: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Transfer from other faculty (at least one year) 3.0-3.3 average entrance GPA. Duration: 3 years, and 1 prior transfer year.

% of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information

7. University of Calgary: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Courses Required: English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30, Subject from Group A or B, Subject from Group A or B, Subject from Group A, B, C or D, If the fifth subject is from Group C or D, a minimum average of 65% on the first four subjects is required A minimum grade of 70% in Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30 is the prerequisite for first-year math courses Group A
Social Studies 30-1 Language 30, Language 30 other than English

Group B
Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30 Mathematics 30-2 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Science 30 CTS Computer Science

Group C
Art 30 Art 31 Drama 30 Music 31 Dance 35

Group D
Option 30
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(Alberta's Requirements: University of Calgary, 2013)

Duration: 4 years (40 courses)

% of students employed after completion: Institution does not provide information