Bachelor Of Business Administration (Accounting)

With the expanding global economy, fast-changing technologies, evolving international and local tax regulations, and new financial reporting and sustainability standards, accountants are in high demand. 

Gain knowledge and competencies to meet the need for skilled and analytical accountants in many organizations and get an edge with practical, hands-on experience. Graduates can apply for direct entry into the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation education program or apply for graduate studies in accounting.

The Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting Major is designed to ensure that graduates acquire a comprehensive range of accounting and related business knowledge and skills. The degree prepares students for careers as professional accountants in corporate enterprises and public institutions.

Mount Royal accounting instructors, with their academic and industry experience, provide solid accounting core courses to support and encourage those students interested in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Students can also choose a learning path in preparing for the accounting profession with broader exposure.

Students completing the Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting major are prepared for direct entry to the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).

The BBA - Accounting program also includes a Co-operative Education option.

Curriculum:

• Core Courses
• The 16 required core business courses in the BBA consist of the following:
• ACCT 2121 - Financial Accounting Concepts
• ACCT 3224 - Management Accounting I
• ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics
• ECON 1103 - Principles of Macroeconomics
• ENTR 4433 - Business Plan Development
• FNCE 3227 - Introduction to Finance
• HRES 2170 - Introduction to Human Resources
• INBU 3301 - Global Business Environment
• LSCM 3403 - Operations Management
• MGMT 2262 - Statistics and Analytics for Business
• MGMT 3210 - Business Communication Theory and Practice
• MGMT 3230 - Business Law
• MGMT 3276 - Organizational Behaviour
• MGMT 5333 - Strategic Management
• MKTG 2150 - Introduction to Marketing
• One of
• ENTR 2301 - Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Experience
• MGMT 2130 - Management Principles and Practices
• SINV 2201 - Introduction to Social Innovation
• Major Specific Courses
• The major in Accounting consists of 10 courses, six of which are required courses and four of which are chosen from a list of options.
• ACCT 3220 - Financial Accounting Practices
• ACCT 3221 - Intermediate Accounting I
• ACCT 3228 - Management Accounting II
• ACCT 4222 - Intermediate Accounting II
• ACCT 4280 - Introduction to Personal and Corporate Income Tax
• MGMT 3265 - Management Information Systems
• Four of the following
• All BBA-Accounting major students must complete four of the following option courses (exceptions require departmental approval).
• ACCT 3227 - Oil and Gas Accounting
• ACCT 3730 - Special Topics in Accounting
• ACCT 4225 - Principles of Auditing
• ACCT 4381 - Advanced Financial Accounting
• ACCT 4382 - Advanced Managerial Accounting
• ACCT 4403 - Accounting Theory
• ACCT 5370 - Advanced Topics in Accounting
• FNCE 3228 - Advanced Corporate Finance
• FNCE 3304 - Business and Financial Modeling
• MGMT 2263 - Business Statistics for Decision-Making
• Electives
• Students must complete four electives courses.

Career Possibilities:

• Data analyst
• Accounting manager
• Tax consultant
• Sustainability reporting accountant and auditor
• Business advisor
• Cost accountant
• Auditor (internal and external)
• Chief financial officer

Program Highlights:

• Co-operative education — graduate with work experience and a network in your field of study.
• Further your education ? use your degree to apply to graduate school.
• Research opportunities — pursue impactful scholarly research to benefit our communities, backed by the reputation of the Bissett School of Business.
• International opportunities — study abroad, attend a field school or work internationally to gain valuable worldwide experience.