Business Administration - Accounting Major

Practical skills that count. Technical knowledge that adds up. Gain a broad understanding of business with a focus on the development of job-ready accounting skills needed for a successful accounting career.

Credential:

Diploma

Program length

4 Terms

Area:

Business

School:

Chiu School of Business

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

Yes

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About

Graduates with an Accounting Major gain a broad understanding of business with a focus on the development of job ready, technical accounting skills, soft-skills, and other related business abilities needed for success in the accounting field.

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Transfer credits with Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)

CPA offers transfer credits for several courses to the CPA Program. Find more information at CPA Alberta Transfer Credit Guide.

Time commitment

This is a two-year (four term) diploma program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Learning options

The Business Administration diploma program consists of core business courses and major specific courses. Courses are available both in class and online. Please note that not all courses may be available online each semester. Consult with Academic Advising Team to assist with your program planning.

For courses with scheduled midterms (max two per course) and final exam, they are required to be completed in person or at an approved invigilation site.

Admission requirements

In order to complete the Accounting Major, you must receive credit for all the Foundation Courses.

and

  • Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 520 minimum score

or

or

  • Completion of 30 credits from a recognized business program (departmental approval required)

Transferability

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply.

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

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Available intakes

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September 2, 2025

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuitions fees
Additional fees*
Total  fees*
Term 1
$3,165
$356
$3,521
Term 2
$3,121
$356
$3,477
Term 3
$3,075
$356
$3,431
Term 4
$3,066
$356
$3,422
Term
Additional fees*
Tuitions fees
Total fees
Term 1
$356
$8,065
$8,421
Term 2
$356
$8,149
$8,505
Term 3
$356
$8,336
$8,692
Term 4
$356
$8,039
$8,395
*Per term: Student Service Fee
To register in a course in Open Studies:

Courses

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ACCT1103Introduction to Financial Accounting

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MGMT1101Introduction to Management

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MGMT1201Business Communication

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MKTG1101Introduction to Marketing

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MGMT1402Principles of Economics

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HRES1101Organizational Behaviour

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MGMT1102Introduction to Organizations and Sustainability

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ACCT2101Intermediate Financial Accounting I

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ACCT2201Management Accounting I 3

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MGMT2304Introduction to Business Analytics

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MGMT2503Introductory Statistics for Business Disciplines

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ACCT2202Management Accounting II

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ACCT2102Intermediate Financial Accounting II

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FNSR2201Business Finance

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MGMT1601Business Law

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MGMT2998Business Strategy

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ACCT2303Personal and Corporate Taxation

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HRES2201Introduction to Human Resources

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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ACCT2997Accounting Specialization: Service Learning

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ACCT2998Accounting Specialization: Capstone Project 3
ACCT2999Accounting Specialization: Field Placement

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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ACCT2501Auditing

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MGMT2302Computerized Accounting for Management

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MGMT2303Management Information Systems

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ACCT2103Advanced Financial Accounting

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