Accounting (BComm)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Halifax

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 39,663 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Accounting (BComm)

About

Why choose this program?

Our accounting major is designed to prepare you for a professional accounting program after graduation. Learn the judgment and technical skills needed for external financial reporting and developing internal information used for management planning and control.

Accreditation

Our four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program is accredited by both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada.

Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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Program-specific admission requirements

Bachelor of Commerce Admission Requirements:

Minimum overall average: 75%

Academic English 12

Academic Math 12

Three additional academic subjects

Accounting Major Requirements:

An average of B- between COMM 1101 (Intro to Accounting I - Financial) and COMM 1102 (Intro to Accounting II - Managerial) is required in order to major in Accounting.

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English Program Requirements

English language testing

Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

Test: Duolingo English Test

Minimum score: Overall: 120

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Test: Academic

Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

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Career

Careers

Accounting majors typically start their post-graduation careers in public practice, industry, government, and not-for profit organizations while simultaneously earning their professional accounting designation (CPA).

Possible careers include:

Accountant
Auditor
Tax Manager
Controller

Many graduates who major in accounting go on to earn their professional accounting designation (CPA), and/or continue their studies in accounting or business administration at the graduate level.