X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)

Accounting (ACCT)

Department of Business, College of Management & Economics

By combining the conceptual and quantitative elements of accounting while promoting the integration of theory and practice, the accounting major provides graduates with the academic requirements for the postgraduate pursuit of a Professional Accounting designation. Students will develop the technical, analytical, evaluative and communication skills needed for a successful career in accounting and related management areas.

The program provides a strong foundation of accounting and general business knowledge while allowing significant opportunity to develop breadth and depth of knowledge in related areas of study. Course requirements for the postgraduate professional accounting designations vary.

For this major, 15.00 of the 20.00 credits are specified as core requirements and 5.00 electives (including the Liberal Education Requirements of 1.50 credits.) Students pursuing a professional accounting designation should visit the Department of Business website for links to the requirements for each designation.

Given the professional and applied nature of the program, there are no double majors or minors associated with the degree. Elective options enable students to select courses which support or complement their primary field of study.