Undergraduate Majors

• Accounting (BA)*
• Actuarial Studies (BBA)
• Africana Studies (BA)
• American Studies (BA)
• Anthropology (BA)
• Art History (BA)
• Biology (BA)**^
• Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies (BA)
• Chemistry (BA)^
• Chinese (BA)
• Classics (BA)
• Communication Sciences and Disorders (BA)
• Comparative Literature (BA)
• Computer Science (BA/BS)^
• Corporate Finance (BBA)*
• Data Science & Statistics
• Design (BFA)
• Design (BFA) – Animation and Illustration
• Design (BFA) – Communication Design
• Design (BFA) – Interaction Design
• Drama and Theatre (BA)
• East Asian Studies (BA)
• Economics (BA)
• Economics, Quantitative (BS)**^
• English (BA)
• Environmental Sciences (BA/BS)^
• Environmental Studies (BA)^
• Family and Consumer Sciences (BA)
• Family and Consumer Sciences (BA) – Food Management Studies
• Family and Consumer Sciences (BA) – Human Development Family Science
• Film Studies (BA)
• French (BA)
• General Linguistics (BA)
• Geology (BS)^
• German (BA)
• Greek (Ancient) (BA)
• Hebrew (BA)
• History (BA)
• Interdisciplinary Major (BA)
• International Business (BBA)
• Italian (BA)
• Jewish Studies (BA)
• Labor Studies (BA)
• Latin (BA)
• Latin American Studies (BA)
• Linguistics TESOL (BA)
• Mathematics (BA) – Data Science & Statistics**^
• Mathematics (BA)**^
• Media Studies (BA)
• Middle Eastern Studies (BA)
• Neuroscience (BA)^
• Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (BS)
• Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (BS)
• Philosophy (BA)
• Photography & Imaging (BFA)
• Physics (BA/BS)**
• Political Science (BA)
• Psychology (BA)
• Religious Studies (BA)
• Russian (BA)
• Sociology (BA)
• Spanish (BA)
• Studio Art (BFA/BA)
• Urban Studies (BA)
• Women & Gender Studies (BA)

^STEM designated
*GSSP students who do not complete ACCT101 in their first year of study may need an additional semester to complete these majors.

General Degree Requirements:

The Associate of Arts Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship and enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study.

FIC’s Associate of Arts Degree is a two-year degree program. Students who obtain the Associate of Arts Degree at FIC can transfer to the relevant third-year degree program at SFU or other institutions in BC or elsewhere.

UTP Stage II:Arts and Social Sciences

Choose at least six courses from the following options:*

• Brain, Mind and Society
• Canada since Confederation
• Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
• Comparative Politics
• Critical Thinking
• East/West (World Literature)
• Environmental Economics
• Gender Talk
• Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies
• Human Geography
• Introducing Labour Studies
• Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions
• Introduction to Criminology
• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Introduction to International Politics
• Introduction to Politics and Government
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
• Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
• Introduction to English Sentence Analysis
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Justice and Law
• Literature and Culture
• Literature and Perfomance
• Literature Now
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• The Social History of Canada
• US Politics

Choose up to four courses from the following options:

• Behaviour in Organizations
• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Calculus I for the Social Sciences
• Communication and Social Change
• Contemporary Health Issues
• Discrete Mathematics I
• Financial Accounting
• Global Perspectives on Health
• Graphic Design
• Introduction to Biology
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Introduction to Computer Programming I
• Introduction to Computer Programming II
• Pre-calculus
• Studio Physics

Entry to second year at SFU

Bachelor of Arts

Areas of study

• • Anthropology
  • Asia-Canada Studies
  • Cognitive Science
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • English
  • First Nations Studies
  • French
  • Gender, Sexuality Women’s Studies
  • Gerontology
  • Hellenic Studies
  • History
  • Humanities
  • International Studies
  • Labour Studies
  • Languages
  • Latin American Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Police Studies
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Sociology
  • Urban Studies
  • World Literature

For more information on SFU’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, visit sfu.ca/fass.html 

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 upon completion of your UTP Stage II to be guaranteed transfer to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program at SFU.  Please see the FASS website and SFU Calendar regarding specific major program declaration requirements: www.sfu.ca/fass/undergraduate/buildyourdegree/yourdegreeoptions/declaring.html. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. *A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements.

UTP Stage II: Business Administration

Required courses

• Introduction to Business
• Business Writing Essentials
• Calculus I for the Social Sciences
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Accounting I
• Literature Now
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics

Elective courses

Choose two of the following options:

• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Communication and Social Change
• Introduction to Computer Programming I
• Discrete Mathematics I
• Society, Space, Environment: Introducing Human Geography
• Graphic Design
• Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics
• Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Pre-calculus*
• Environmental Economics
• Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
• Introduction to EnglishSentence Analysis
• Introduction to Linguistics

* For those student who do not meet the mathematics prerequisite for calculus I.

Entry to the second year at SFU

Bachelor of Business Administration

Areas of study

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Operations Management

For more information on SFU’s Beedie School of Business, visit beedie.sfu.ca.

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 and with a grade of C- or better in the 10 required courses upon completion of your UTP Stage II Program to be guaranteed transfer to the Bachelor of Business Administration. Students with a 2.8 GPA will be able to make a broad-based application for the Bachelor of Business Administration. Students with a 2.5 GPA will be guaranteed admission to a business minor program. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. Your UTP Stage II Program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literacy course. A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses for the business minor program.

Careers

Potential career paths

• Accounting
• Advertising Executive
• Banker
• Entrepreneur
• Finance Analyst
• International Broker
• International Businessperson
• Human Resource Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Management Consultant
• Marketer
• Recruiter
• Stockbroker
• Systems Analyst

Why Communication and Business?

• Gain valuable knowledge in these two very popular career-related fields
• Develop key business skills including marketing, accounting, human resource development and international business
• Enhance your understanding of communications including key messaging, advertising and generating effective social media engagement
• Develop your critical thinking abilities
• Be career-ready by improving your team and independent working skills

Services and Support:

• Guaranteed GPA to transfer to SFU
• Supportive study environment with small classes
• Receive ongoing support in both Communication and Business to help you choose the most relevant courses
• Earn valuable work experience through SFU’s Co-op Education program
• Gain support in career planning, writing, and mentorship from SFU

Required Courses:

• CMNS110 – Introduction to Communication Studies
• CMNS130 – Communication and Social Change
• FPA135 – Introduction to Cinema
• IAT102 – Graphic Design
• IAT110 – Visual Communication Design
• ECON1034 – Principles of Microeconomics
• BUS251 – Financial Accounting
• BUS200 – Business Fundamentals
• BUS216 – Introduction to Essentials in Business Communication

Choose one of:

• ENGL112 – Literature Now
• ENGL 113 – Literature and Performance
• ENGL115 – Literature & Culture

To transfer into the Double Minor Program in the Faculty of Communications, Arts, and Technology, and Beedie School of Business students must complete the requirements listed above, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course.

A minimum GPA of 2.50, based on completion of 10 courses (at least 30 units, and with a grade of C- or better in all courses), will guarantee admittance to a Business minor program for successful transfer students from FIC.

Career Opportunities:

As a Communication and Business graduate, you will be able to be part of the vibrant creative economy in Vancouver and beyond. Join these exciting industries:

• Advertising & Media
• Marketing
• Media & Community Relations
• Human Resources
• Social Media
• Event Management
• Arts & Culture

UTP Stage II: Communication, Art and Technology

Required courses:

• Visual Communication Design
• Graphic Design
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Communication and Social Change
• Introduction to Cinema
• Sound

Please choose two from the following list:

• Brain, Mind and Society
• Literary Classics
• Literature and Culture
• Literature and Performance

Elective courses:

Two elective courses, including one “Q” course, selected from FIC’s current broad offerings. The four electives will allow students to complete various breadth requirements.*

FCAT Minors

FIC offers an interdisciplinary double minor program for entry into the Faculty of Communication, Art, and Technology (FCAT). Students have the option of choosing either both minors from FCAT or only one minor in FCAT and another minor from their program of choice. Students are required to complete the required courses to transfer into at least one of the following minors from FCAT:

• Communication
• Contemporary Arts
• Interactive Arts & Technology
• Print and Digital Publishing

Entry to the second year at SFU

Students will enter the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology in a Bachelor of Arts with a Double Minor.

Areas of study:

• Media and Culture
• Technology and Society
• Political Economy and Policy
• Interactive Systems
• Design
• Media Arts
• Film Studies
• Dance
• Visual Culture and Performance Studies
• Theatre
• Visual Art
• Music
• Publishing
• Dialogue
• Communications
• Interactive Arts and Technology
• Contemporary Arts

Students will gain admission to FCAT upon completion of the 10 prescribed courses in the UTP Stage II program with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses. Admission to Contemporary Arts Minors may also require a portfolio, audition or interview. Your UTP Stage II program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literacy course. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. *A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements.

Careers

Potential career paths

• Advertising Account Manager
• Multimedia Specialist
• Production Assistant
• Political Research Assistant
• Graphic Designer
• Multimedia Developer
• Video Game Developer
• Photographer/Videographer
• Project Manager
• Film Critic
• Museum Curator
• Marketing
• Public Relations

UTP Stage II: Computing Science

Required courses

• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Discrete Mathematics
• Introduction to Computer Programming I
• Introduction to Computer Programming II
• Literature Now

Elective courses

Choose four courses from the following options:

• Applied Linear Algebra
• Behaviour in Organizations
• Brain, Mind and Society
• Canada Since Confederation
• Communication and Social Change
• Comparative Politics
• Contemporary Health Issues
• Critical Thinking
• East/West (World Literature)
• Environmental Economics
• Global Perspectives on Health
• Graphic Design
• Introduction to Biology
• Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Introduction to Criminology
• Introduction to International Politics
• Introduction to Politics and Government
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Introduction to Developmental Psychology
• Introduction to the Description of English Grammar
• Literature across Cultures
• Pre-calculus
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Studio Physics
• The Social History of Canada

Entry to the second year at SFU

Bachelor of Science

Areas of study:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Graphics and Multimedia
• Computing Science dual degree (with Zhejiang University, China)
• Computing Systems
• Geographic Information Science
• Information Systems
• Programming Languages and Software
• Software Systems (major)
• Theoretical Computing Science

For more information on SFU’s School of Computing Science, visit cs.sfu.ca.

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC with a program GPA of 2.75  (including a C- or better in all required and specified elective courses within the 10-course pathway), and a CGPA of 2.75 or better on all attempted UTP Stage II courses, in order to be guaranteed admission to the School of Computing Science. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements. Your UTP Stage II Program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literacy course.

Careers

Potential career paths

• Bioinformatics
• Business analysis
• Cryptography
• Database administration
• Game development
• Information security
• Programmer
• Software engineering
• Web design

UTP Stage II: Engineering Science

Required courses

• Applied Linear Algebra
• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Engineering Science and Society
• Introduction to Computer Programming I
• Introduction to Computer Programming II
• Introduction to Engineering Analysis
• Process, Form and Convention in Professional Genre
• Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics
• Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism

Entry to the second year at SFU

Bachelor of Applied Science

Areas of study:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Mechatronic Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Systems Engineering

For more information on SFU’s School of Engineering Science, visit ensc.sfu.ca

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC with a program GPA of 2.75 (including a C- or better in all required courses), and a CGPA of 2.75 or better on all attempted UTP Stage II courses, in order to be guaranteed admission to the School of Engineering Science. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. Students will need to obtain a score of 26 or above in the FIC Math Check test to enrol in the Engineering Science program. FIC reserves the right to place students with a Math Check score below 26 in alternative courses.

Careers

Potential career paths

• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Hardware Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Microelectronics
• Product Research and Development
• Robotics
• Software Engineering
• Systems Design
• Telecommunications Engineering

UTP Stage II: Environment (Arts)

Required courses:

• Ancient People and Places
• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Our World: Introducing Human Geography
• Climate Change, Water, And Society
• Critical Thinking
• Global Change

Choose one course from the following list:

• Human Origins
• Introduction to Environmental Science

Choose one Writing course from the following list

• Brain, Mind and Society
• Literature and Culture
• Literature Now
• Literature and Performance
• Writing in World Literature

Choose one Elective course from the following list

• Canada Since Confederation
• East/West
• Engineering, Science and Society
• Global Challenges of the 21^st Century – An Introduction to International Studies
• Introduction to Cinema
• Literature and Culture
• Literature Now
• Literature and Performance
• The Social History of Canada
• Visual Communication Design

Students select at least 1 additional transferable course within FIC.

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Environment. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements. You UTP Stage II Program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literacy course.

Entry into 2nd year of the following bachelor degree programs

Entry to the second year of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Environment

Entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Arts (BA), or the Bachelor of Environment (BEnv). The Faculty of Environment offer majors in the following areas (and many are also offered as minor options)

• Archaeology (BA)
• Archaeology and Anthropology (joint major)
• Archaeology and First Nations Studies (joint major)
• Development and Sustainability (minor only)
• Human Geography (BA)

Certificates

Alongside obtaining a degree, students are also able to obtain certificates in the following areas:

• Biological Anthropology
• Corporate Environmental and Social Sustainability
• Cultural Resource Management
• Environmental Literacy
• Geographic Information Science
• Sustainable Development
• Urban Studies

You must complete a minimum of 30 units at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Environment.

Careers

Potential career paths

• Aboriginal liaison
• Avalanche specialist
• Cartographer
• Ecotourism operator
• Fisheries manager
• Food safety inspector
• Forensic investigator
• Forester
• Geoscientist
• GIS programmer
• Health and safety inspector
• Heritage consultant
• Land-use planner
• Landscape architect
• Meteorologist
• Museum curator
• Park ranger
• Real estate developer
• Urban planner
• Water quality inspector

UTP Stage II: Environment (BEnv)

Required courses:

• Human Origins
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Our World: Introducing Human Geography
• Climate Change, Water, And Society
• Global Change
• Introduction to Statistics For The Social Sciences

And one of the following four courses:

• Brain, Mind and Society
• Literature Now
• Literature and Culture
• Literature and Performance
• Writing in World Literature

Elective courses (choose one of the following options, including at least 1 designated “Q” course):

• Ancient Peoples And Places
• Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
• Global Perspectives on Health
• Global Challenges of the 21^st Century: An Introduction to International Studies
• Introducing Labour Studies
• Critical Thinking
• War, International Cooperation and Development
• Justice And Law

Plus, one additional course drawn from the UTP II curriculum offered at FIC.

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Environment. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements. You UTP Stage II Program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literacy course.

Entry to the second year of Bachelor of Environment

Entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Environment (BEnv). The Faculty of Environment offer majors in the following areas (and many are also offered as minor options)

• Resource and Environmental Management (BEnv)
• Global Environmental Systems (BEnv)
• Sustainable Business (BEnv, entry through Environment or the Beedie School of Business, however, admission to Beedie is also required for this program)

Certificates

Alongside obtaining a degree, students are also able to obtain certificates in the following areas:

• Biological Anthropology
• Corporate Environmental and Social Sustainability
• Cultural Resource Management
• Environmental Literacy
• Geographic Information Science
• Sustainable Development
• Urban Studies

You must complete a minimum of 30 units at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Environment.

Careers

Potential career paths

• Waste Management Specialist
• Environmental Coordinator/Specialist
• Environmental Educator
• Forest Ranger or Conservation Officer
• Energy Consultant
• Renewable Energy Consultant
• Quality Assurance Supervisor
• Compliance Coordinators
• Urban Planners
• Environmental Risk Assessor
• Environmental Media Coordinator
• Environmental Historian
• Environmental Policy Advisor
• Natural Resource Management Specialist
• Environmental Communication Specialist
• GIS Specialists
• Restoration Ecology Professionals
• Green Business Owner
• Environmental Planner
• Environmental Fundraiser
• Environmental Planning Analyst
• Environmental Journalist
• Water Operations Manager
• Environmental Activist/Advocate
• Sustainable Agriculture Manager
• Business Development Managers
• Sustainability Policy Analyst

UTP Stage II: Environment (Science)

Required courses:

• General Chemistry and Laboratory 1
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Climate Change, Water, And Society
• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Studio Physics: Mechanics and Modern Physics

Choose one course from the following list:

• Introduction to Biology
• General Biology

Choose one course from the following list:

• Our World: Introducing Human Geography
• Global Change

Choose one course from the following list:

• Human Origins
• Introduction to Computer Science & Programming 1

Choose one course from the following list:

• Literature and Culture
• Literature and Performance
• Literature Now
• Brain, Mind, and Society
• Writing in World Literature

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Environment. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements. You UTP Stage II Program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literacy course.

Entry to the second year of Bachelor of Science

Entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Science (BSc). The Faculty of Environment offers majors in the following areas (and many are also offered as minor options)

• Development and Sustainability (minor only)
• Environmental Science (BSc)
  • Applied Biology
  • Environmental Earth Systems
  • Environmetrics
  • Water Science
• Geographic Information Systems (BSc, entry through Applied Sciences)
• Physical Geography (BSc)
  • Biogeophysical Science Stream
  • Geoscience Stream
  • Physical Geography and Spatial Information Science Stream

Certificates

Alongside obtaining a degree, students are also able to obtain certificates in the following areas:

• Biological Anthropology
• Corporate Environmental and Social Sustainability
• Cultural Resource Management
• Environmental Literacy
• Geographic Information Science
• Sustainable Development
• Urban Studies

You must complete a minimum of 30 units at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Environment.

Careers

Potential career paths

• Air Quality Specialist
• Ecologist
• Ecology Research Technician
• Environment Researcher
• Environmental Health and Safety Inspector
• Environmental Protection Officer
• Environmental Specialist
• Field Technician
• Food Safety Coordinator
• Industrial Advisor
• Interpretive Naturalist
• Laboratory Technician
• Natural Resources Specialist
• Pollutant Risk Assessor
• Soil Conservationist
• Water Quality Inspector/Controller

Required courses (5):

• Brain, Mind and Society
• Contemporary Health Issues
• Global Perspectives on Health
• Introduction to Biology
• Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences

Elective Courses (no more than two from each grouping):

Group One:

• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Environmental Economics
• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Calculus for the Social Sciences I
• Pre-Calculus

Group Two:

• Canada Since Confederation
• East/West Literature
• Literature Across Cultures
• Literature and Culture
• Literature and Performance
• Literary Classics
• The Social History of Canada

Group Three:

• Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
• Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Introduction to Criminology
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Introduction to Politics and Government
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• Wonder of Words

Entry to the second year at SFU Health Sciences (BA)

Areas of study:

• Behavioral Sciences
• Health Education
• International Health
• Nutrition
• Public Health Program Management
• Development and Sustainability
• Bioethics
• Health Technology
• Mental Health and Addiction
• Global Health
• Social Determinants of Health
• Environmental Health and Toxicology
• Infectious Disease

For more information on SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences, visit www.sfu.ca/fhs.html

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Health Sciences. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements. Your UTP Stage II Program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literary course.

Potential career paths

• Health Services
• Administration
• Health Charities and Foundations
• Public and Private Research
• Health Prevention and Promotion
• Waste-water Treatment
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Rehabilitation Worker
• Community Outreach Specialist
• Environmental Health Officer
• Health Ethicist
• Health Records Professional
• Infectious Disease Worker
• Public Health Inspector
• Health Product Regulation
• Public Policy Analyst
• Health Educator

UTP Stage II: Health Sciences (BSc)

Required courses for Admission to Population and Quantitative Sciences:

• Introduction to Biology
• Global Perspectives on Health
• Calculus I
• Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
  

  Choose 2 courses from the following list:

• Introduction to Computer Science & Programming I
• Calculus II
• Studio Physics – Mechanics & Modern Physics
  

  Choose 1 course from the following list:

• Literature and Culture
• Literature and Performance
• Literature Now
• Brain, Mind and Society
• Writing in World Literature

Required courses for Admission to Life Sciences:

• Introduction to Biology
• Global Perspectives on Health
• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
• Studio Physics – Mechanics & Modern Physics
  

  Choose 1 course from the following list:

• Literature and Culture
• Literature and Performance
• Literature Now
• Brain, Mind and Society
• Writing in World Literature

Elective Courses

Both Population & Quantitative Health Sciences and Life Sciences streams are required to complete 3 elective courses.

Please choose 2 courses from the following B-Social Sciences list:

• Ancient Peoples and Places
• Canadian Aboriginal Peoples’ Perspectives on History
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Introduction to Criminology
• Introduction to Canadian Law & Legal Institutions
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
• Our World: Introducing Human Geography
• Gender Talk
• War, International Cooperation and Development
• Introducing Labour Studies
• Introduction to English Vocabulary Analysis
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Critical Thinking
• Introduction to Politics and Government
• Introduction to Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology II
• US Politics

Please choose 1 course from the following B-Humanities list:

• Engineering, Science and Society
• The Cultures, Languages and Origins of Canada’s First Peoples
• Introduction to Cinema
• Canada since Confederation
• The Social History of Canada
• Visual Communication Design
• Literature and Performance
• Literature Now
• Writing in World Literature
• East/West

For more information on SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences, visit www.sfu.ca/fhs.html

You must complete a minimum of 10 academic courses at FIC with an overall GPA of 2.5 and with a grade of C- or better in all courses upon completion of UTP Stage II, in order to be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Health Sciences. Course offerings and required courses may change without notice. A student advisor can help you choose appropriate courses to satisfy SFU entry requirements. Your UTP Stage II Program may include a mandatory non-credit academic literary course.

Entry to the second year at SFU

Bachelor of Science

Areas of study:

• Life Sciences Concentration
• Population and Quantitative Health Sciences Concentration

Potential career paths

• Health Services
• Biomedical Equipment Tech
• Medical Lab Technician
• Public and Private Research
• Research Assistant
• Waste-water Treatment
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Health Consultant
• Rehabilitation Worker
• Community Outreach Specialist
• Environmental Health Officer
• Radiologic Technologist
• Health Records Professional
• Infectious Disease Worker
• Public Health Inspector
• Health Product Regulation
• Public Policy Analyst
• Health Educator

ICM’s University Transfer Program Stage I (UTP Stage I) is an eight-month program that bridges secondary school and undergraduate studies. It consists of eight courses designed to prepare you for entry to university-level programs. Successful completion of UTP Stage I with the necessary grades assures you entry to UTP Stage II.

To download the full list of UTP Stage I courses along with course descriptions and program planning information, please visit icmanitoba.ca/pre-arrival-and-registration-resources.

UTP Stage II: Agricultural and Food Sciences

Courses offered at ICM

For program planning resources, please visit icmanitoba.ca/pre-arrival-and-registration-resources. 

Click Here to View Course  description –  ICM Course Descriptions

UTP II Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences Pathway Required

• ILS 100
• ESR 100**
• ESW 100**
• MTH 099* (C)
and/or MTH 103*

Recommended Electives

• BUS 108
• CHM 100*
• ECN 100
• PSY 101
• STT 101

Other Electives

• COM 101
• HIS 105
• POL 100
• PHY 100*
• SOC 105

Transfer to UTP Stage II Environment Requirement: 60% average (C average)

Second-year of your University of Manitoba degree

• Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness)
• Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
  

  Areas of study

  • Animal Systems
  • Agronomy
  • Plant Biotechnology
• Bachelor of Science (Agroecology)
• Bachelor of Science (Food Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Human Nutritional Sciences)

Why choose the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences?

• A co-operative education (co-op) program is available to students in most degrees
• Over two million Canadians are involved in the agri-food industry, from producers to food processors, financial officers to research scientists, plus many more rewarding careers.
• More than 90% of Agricultural and Food Sciences students are employed in their career one year after graduation.
• For more information, visit the faculty’s website at umanitoba.ca/afs

Careers

Employment and career options

Career paths from this faculty are diverse. They include careers in trade and development, environment policy analysis, food inspection, human and animal nutrition, marketing and conservation. Visit the University of Manitoba’s Career Services website to view the Career Compass for your future degree program: umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/careerplan/careercompass/

UTP Stage II: Arts

Courses offered at ICM

For program planning resources, please visit icmanitoba.ca/pre-arrival-and-registration-resources. 

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Courses offered at ICM

For program planning resources, please visit icmanitoba.ca/pre-arrival-and-registration-resources.

Second-year of your University of Manitoba degree

Bachelor of Arts

• Anthropology
• Art History
• Canadian Studies
• Catholic Studies
• Central and East Europe Studies
• Classics
  • Classical Studies, Greek, Latin
• Economics
• English, Film, and Theatre
  • English, Film Studies, Theatre
• French, Spanish and Italian
  • French, Spanish, Italian, Italian Studies
• German and Slavic Studies
  • German, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
• Global Political Economy
• History
• Icelandic
• Judaic Studies
• Labour Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Linguistics
  • Linguistics, American Sign Language/English Interpretation
• Mathematics
• Medieval and Early Modern Studies
• Native Studies
  • Native Studies, Aboriginal Governance Stream (with required minor in Business), Native Languages (Cree, Ojibway)
• Philosophy
• Political Studies
• Psychology
• Religion
• Sociology and Criminology
• Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies
• Women’s and Gender Studies

Why choose the Faculty of Arts?

• First of its kind in North America, the Faculty of Arts is home to the Centre of Creative Writing and Oral Culture.
• For more information on the Faculty of Arts, visit umanitoba.ca/arts.

Careers

Employment and career options

An undergraduate program in Arts can lead to career opportunities in communication, business, government, politics, social services, education or public service. An Arts degree allows you to develop skills and a broad knowledge base that can apply to many different careers. Visit the University of Manitoba’s Career Services website to view the Career Compass to start planning for your future career path: umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/careerplan/careercompass/

Courses offered at ICM

For program planning resources, please visit icmanitoba.ca/pre-arrival-and-registration-resources. 

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Required courses

*6 credit hours of REQUIRED COURSES FOR BUSINESS
Both PSYC 1199 + PSYC 1200 – Introduction to Psychology (6 credit hours)

Or choose two of:

ANTH 1220 – Cultural Anthropology (3 credit hours)
MATH 1300 – Vector Geometry & Linear Algebra (3 credit hours)
MATH 1700 – Calculus 2 (3 credit hours)
POLS 1502 – Introduction to Political Studies (3 credit hours)
PHIL 1290 – Critical Thinking (3 credit hours)
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES
ABIZ 1000 – Introduction to Agribusiness Management (3 credit hours)
ABIZ 1010 – Economics of World Food Issues (3 credit hours)
CANNOT be used for UM Admission for the required 24 credit hours
**INTB 2200 – International Management (3 credit hours)
**MKT 2210 – Fundamentals of Marketing (3 credit hours)
**HRIR 2440- Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)
**Second year course in Business program

IMPORTANT NOTES
▪ Students can only begin studying as a student in the Asper School of Business in September of
each year.
▪ Students applying to Business must complete 24 credit hours, including all required courses
(with a minimum C in each) by the end of April, of the year that they are applying to the
Asper School of Business to be eligible for admissions under Track 1.

▪ Admission to the Asper School of Business is competitive
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▪ More information about the Asper School of Business here:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/programs/undergraduate/index.html
▪ Description of the majors in Asper here:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/academic_depts_centres/majors/index.html
▪ For more elective options at ICM, please see the list of available courses on your ICM Student
Portal. Student Resources → Documents → Academic Information → Course Descriptions.

Second-year of your University of Manitoba degree

Bachelor of Commerce

Majors

The Asper School of Business Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree offers 13 majors to choose from:

• Aboriginal Business Studies
• Accounting
• Actuarial Mathematics
• Entrepreneurship/Small Business
• Finance
• Generalist
• Human Resource Management/ Industrial Relations
• International Business
• Leaderships and Organizations
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Operations Management/Research

Why choose the Asper School of Business?

• Accredited by AACSB International, less than five percent of the world’s business schools have earned this distinguished hallmark of excellence in management education.
• 99% of Asper BComm (Hons) co-op student graduates are employed full-time after graduating (Asper School of Business Employment Report, 2018).
• Gain paid work experience with industry leaders as part of the co-operative education (co-op) program. The average hourly wage for co-op students in this program is C$18.39/hour (Asper School of Business Co-op Program Wage Information, 2018).
• For more details, visit umanitoba.ca/asper.

Careers

Employment and career options

A Business degree can be applied to almost any career, including the financial sector, industry and trade, international commerce, the not-for-profit sector, government, health care and technology. A Business degree provides an all-round knowledge base for management careers or starting your own business. Visit the Asper School of Business Career Development Centre’s website to start exploring future career paths: umanitoba.ca/asper/cdc

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Courses offered at ICM

For program planning resources, please visit icmanitoba.ca/pre-arrival-and-registration-resources.

Second-year of your University of Manitoba degree

Bachelor of Science (Engineering)

Areas of study:

• Biosystems Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace option)

Why choose the Faculty of Engineering?

• At least 95 percent of all University of Manitoba Engineering graduates get jobs after graduation.
• A co-operative education program is available to students.
• The only Canadian university to have an NSERC Chair in Design Engineering as an Associate Dean.
• For more information, visit the faculty’s website at umanitoba.ca/engineering.

Careers

Employment and career options

Potential careers in aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, hardware engineering, manufacturing, microelectronics, product research and development, robotics, software engineering, systems design, and telecommunications engineering.

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UTP II Environment, Earth, & Resources Program Planning Guide

Second-year of your University of Manitoba degree

• Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
• Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography)
• Bachelor of Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Environmental Studies
• Bachelor of Science (Geological Sciences)

Areas of study:

• Geology
• Geophysics

Why choose the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources?

• Geoscience is a regulated, professional practice in Canada and graduates from the Geological Sciences program can be eligible to become registered members of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.
• The Department of Geology is over 100 years old, making it the oldest in Western Canada.
• The Physical Geography program has more graduates hired by Environment Canada than any other program in Canada.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science is a Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission accredited program.
• A co-operative education program is available to students in certain degree programs.
• For more information, visit the faculty’s website at umanitoba.ca/environment

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UTP II Environment, Earth, & Resources Program Planning Guide

• Second-year of your University of Manitoba degree

  • Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development

  Why choose the Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development?

  • The Recreation Management and Community Development Program combines components from business, program development, science, public policy, and community engagement, among others. The program is very applicable in developing community budgets, expanding municipal programs, working with diverse populations, and building public policy.
  • For more information, visit the program’s website at umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/recreation-management-and-community-development-brmcd

  Careers

  Employment and career options

  Communities in Canada and around the world look for trained recreation professionals to help lead recreation initiatives, build leisure-focused programs for various age groups, and make a difference in their neighbourhoods. Students can find opportunities in industries including culture and leisure, health and wellness, and travel and tourism.

   

  Visit the University of Manitoba’s Career Services website to view the Career Compass for sample jobs and career planning advice: umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/careerplan/careercompass/

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Second-year of your University of Manitoba degree

Bachelor of Science

Areas of study:

• Actuarial Mathematics

• Biochemistry

• Biological Sciences

  • Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Environmental and Integrative Physiology, Evolution and Biodiversity, Integrative Biology

•  Chemistry

  • Bioanalytical Chemistry, Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Chemistry/ Physics Joint Honours, Environmental Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Quantum/ Computational Chemistry

•  Computer Science

  • Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems, Databases, Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Graphics, Networks and Security, Software Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, Web-Based Systems, Computer Science-Mathematics Joint Program, Computer Science-Physics and Astronomy Joint Program, Computer Science-Statistics Joint Program

•  Genetics

•  Mathematics

  • Applied Mathematics (Computer Science Option, Economics Option, Statistics Option), Mathematics-Economics Joint Program, Mathematics-Physics and Astronomy Joint Program

•  Microbiology

•  Physics and Astronomy

  • Astronomy, Physics, Medical and Biological Physics

•  Psychology

•  Statistics

  • Statistics-Actuarial Mathematics Joint Program, Statistics-Economics Joint Program, Statistics-Mathematics Joint Program

Why choose the Faculty of Science?

• A co-operative education (co-op) program is available to students in many degree programs.
• The Faculty of Science offers over 50 distinct programs.
•  Many students are involved with undergraduate research programs, working side by side with researchers, using advanced scientific equipment in state-of-the-art labs.
•  The Faculty of Science is home to over 170 teaching scientists.
•  For more information, visit the Faculty of Science’s website atumanitoba.ca/science

UTP Stage I Foundation Program is a two-term program at RUIC is designed to prepare you for entry to university-level programs in Arts, Business Management, and International Economics and Finance. In UTP Stage I,  you complete eight courses. After successfully completing this program you will progress to UTP Stage II.

UTP Stage 1:

Depending on your goals for University, students will need to complete 8 courses and achieve a minimum standing as specified for each pathway to progress to UTP Stage II*.

Please see below for a sample of courses that may be offered in UTP Stage I:

• Interdisciplinary Special Topics 101
• Interdisciplinary Special Topics 102
• Integrated Learning Skills
• Beginning with Algebra
• Business Management
• Introduction to Computers and their Applications
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning
• Introduction to University Writing
• World Issues

*All direct and integrated entry students are required to take (and pass) ILC101– Introduction to our Learning Community in their first term of study unless exempted. Students who are exempt from ILC101 will be required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning Skills.

Arts

International Economics and Finance

In this three-term program, you’ll explore the interconnectedness of worldwide markets and acquire and cultivate the economic skills necessary to make strategic decisions from an informed global perspective. You can participate in local or international work placements, case studies, advanced analysis and computer simulations, and receive specialized training in economics, finance, mathematics and statistics, and will complete a required internship/co-op in a professional environment. You’ll graduate ready to provide advice and generate solutions in business, finance and government.