Accounting

About

Choose between two pathways:

Thesis option
Project option: Business Analytics concentration

The Accounting major examines the factors influencing the design, provision, quality, use, and impact of financial and non-financial information on a variety of stakeholders, including investors, managers, auditors, creditors, and organizations.

Common areas of study include capital markets' use of information, judgment and decision making of auditors and managers, factors influencing information quality and use, accounting information systems, ethics, performance measurement, and contracting uses of accounting information.

A degree or major in accounting is required to be considered for this major. Though not required, work experience in the field of accounting is a valuable asset.

Project pathway

The Business Analytics concentration (BANA) blends coursework and a culminating experiential, applied project.

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Disciplines

Dhillon School of Business

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of study with a minimum average of 80% or Very Good

English Requirements

PTEMin 63
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 86

Career

An excellent bridge to PhD studies or to pursue careers where research skills and scholarly knowledge are valued. i.e. consultant or analyst.

Career pathways for Business Analysts include data analyst, business consultant, portfolio manager, and quantitative analyst.

Fee Information

Application Fee 140

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