X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)
Accounting (ACCT)
Department of Management, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and 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.
Students pursuing a professional accounting designation should visit the Department of Management website for links to the requirements.
Elective options enable students to select courses which support or complement their primary field of study.
Degree Requirements (20.00 Total Credits)
13.00 - Required Core Courses
1.00 - Restricted Electives (see semester 7 & 8)
0.00 – MGMT*1100 (Business Career Preparation)
1.50 - Liberal Education Electives
4.50 - Free Electives
The recommended program sequence is outlined below.
Major
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7 - Fall
ACCT*4220 | [0.50] | Advanced Financial Accounting |
Semester 8 - Winter
ACCT*4230 | [0.50] | Advanced Management Accounting |
Semester 7 or 8 - Fall or Winter
MGMT*4000 | [0.50] | Strategic Management | |||||||||||||||
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2.50 electives | |||||||||||||||||
Note: ACCT*4270 and ACCT*4350 are offered in the Fall only. ACCT*4290, ACCT*4340 and ACCT*4440 are offered in the Winter only. Students may take MGMT*4000 in either Fall or Winter. |