Bachelor of Commerce Major in Accounting

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  • Credential: degree
  • Credits: 120
  • Next start: monthly

Our Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Major at Athabasca University is designed with your professional aspirations in mind, offering a flexible curriculum and generous transfer credit options to help you meet the requirements of accounting associations. You'll delve into key areas such as financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing, and accounting information systems, ensuring a well-rounded skill set. And if you're eyeing that CPA designation, our online BComm degree can get you there!

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About Bachelor of Commerce Major in Accounting

With Athabasca University's online Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major, you will get an in-depth understanding of the technical and theoretical aspects of accounting, including:

  • auditing
  • taxation and financial management
  • management science
  • commercial law
  • economics
  • marketing
  • management information systems

Our courses and programs can help you meet professional designation requirements, including the new Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Admission requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Please note: If you have a degree in administration, business, commerce or management, or a degree with a related major or concentration from AU or another university, you cannot apply to the Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major program.

Program details

Overview

Choosing an online accounting degree from Athabasca University offers you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere, making it easier for you to balance work, family, and education. Our accredited program not only prepares you for a rewarding career in accounting but also sets you on the path to professional certifications, all without compromising your current lifestyle.

Why take the Bachelor of Commerce?

The Bachelor of Commerce is one of the most highly recognized credentials in the Canadian business community. This technically based business degree explores all core areas of business including:

  • marketing
  • statistics
  • financial and management accounting
  • finance
  • information systems
  • organizational behaviour
  • commercial law
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Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Our Faculty of Business also holds AACSB accreditation, placing us among the elite 6% of business schools worldwide. This distinguished accreditation, known as the gold standard in the industry, is a testament to the rigor and depth of our program, and the high-quality education it provides.

Routes and options

The Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major is a 4-year online degree program. If you already have a post-secondary diploma, you can take the shorter post-diploma route. There are no set start dates - you can enrol at any time and register for courses right away.

Post-diploma route

There are 2 possible routes into the post-diploma option, with an additional option available for students who have completed a business diploma in Ontario. Faculty of Business diploma to degree routes.

Completion times

Finish this program in as little as 2 years (post-diploma route) or 4 years (degree route) of full-time study. Or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion. The program may be completed faster if transfer credit is applied toward your degree.

How to apply

You can apply to AU online, anytime. Once you’ve completed the online application form and paid the one-time general application fee (and transfer credit evaluation fee, if applicable), you’re officially an AU student and can start registering in courses.

How to enrol in an undergraduate program

Transfer and advanced credit

Transfer credit will not be accepted if course(s) completed more than:

  • 10 years ago in the business and administrative studies area of study at the senior (300/400) level;
  • 5 years ago in CMIS (all levels);
  • 10 years ago in statistics (all levels).

If you are currently working in the field and provide evidence of work being completed, this restriction may be waived. Transfer credit being used to satisfy options other than those in the business and administrative studies area will not be restricted.

Request and send your transcripts if you want us to consider your previous post-secondary education for transfer credit.

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