University of Calgary Continuing Education is constantly reviewing and refreshing curriculum in recognition of the evolving demands of today's markets.

We have recognized that the three Community Economic Development courses that are part of the Certificate in Professional Management - Economic Developers are better aligned with Economic Developers Alberta (EDA). It has been decided that these courses will be transferred to the EDA effective immediately. They are part of EDA's Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP) and will be available on a new platform. Visit www.edaalberta for details.

These are the impacted courses...

  • BMC 325 Economic Development: Establishing the Foundation
    Last offering: Apr 23 to May 27, 2024
  • BMC 336 Business Investment Attraction
    No future offerings
  • BMC 335 Business Retention and Expansion
    Last offering: Jul 16 to Aug 19, 2024

In these circumstances, we make every effort to provide our students with an opportunity to complete their current program or provide a smooth transfer into a new program.

What is the impact on my current program?

Students who wish to include these courses in their Certificate in Professional Management - Economic Developers will have until April 2026 to take the courses and complete the program. Continuing Education will stop running the three Community Economic Development courses effective Fall 2024. These courses will still be available for registration through Economic Developers Alberta (EDA).

What are my options for program completion?

Students can continue to take Community Economic Development courses with University of Calgary Continuing Education until August 2024. As of September 1, 2024, students can take these courses with EDA and then transfer their course credits to meet the program requirements of the Certificate in Professional Management - Economic Developers. Please note the maximum transferrable credit is 30 hours. Please email conted@ucalgary.ca to make a transfer credit request to your certificate program.

Students have until April 30, 2026 to complete the program requirements of the Certificate in Professional Management - Economic Developers.

What are my next steps?

Students who have been admitted and completed courses towards the Certificate in Professional Management - Economic Developers have until April 30, 2026 to complete the remaining requirements in their program.

Alternatively, these students may choose to transfer to another specialization in the Certificate in Professional Management.

If you are not interested in transferring or completing the specialization in Economic Developers, you can obtain a full refund for your admission fee. In that case, please contact our office before August 15, 2024 to submit your request.

Require assistance?

If you need more information, please contact us to speak with a Program Information Specialist, who will help you take the appropriate steps to achieve your learning goals.

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