Why study this program?
Operations Management professionals provide a critical function for organizations, analyzing data and behaviour to optimize processes, manage resources, and improve profitability and service.
In studying Operations Management, you’ll learn to use computer models, mathematics, process analysis, and business analytics to interpret data and make business decisions. You’ll also develop analytical and problem solving skills that are useful in a wide variety of everyday situations, learning to ask "how," "why," and "why not" to find the most efficient answers to seemingly complicated questions.
Why study at the University of Alberta?
The Alberta School of Business offers one of the largest BCom programs in Canada, with five different degree types, 11 majors, and many opportunities for specialization and work experience, including student clubs, business incubators, case competitions, study abroad programs, and more.
Our courses are built around group and project work, and our professors are award-winning teachers and experts in their field who will challenge you to put ideas into practice as you work towards your personal career goals.
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Business Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Human Resources Professional
- International Trade Specialist
- Logistics Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Materials Controller
- Operations Manager
- Product Forecaster
- Production Specialist
- Project Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Strategic Planner
- Systems Administrator
"With a management degree, my options are open. I could work locally, in a foreign place, for a non-profit, or a small or large organization."– Karli is a fourth-year BCom student from Killam, AB, and a U of A Ambassador.
Admissions Requirements for 2025 - 2026
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Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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