Overview

The Accounting programme at Carleton University provides students with the rigorous academic foundation required to excel as strategic leaders in the global financial sector. This curriculum is designed to ensure that graduates can accurately reflect and manage an organisation's financial position through expert counsel. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the university prepares students for high-level professional certification.

Why Accounting at Carleton University?

Students at the Sprott School of Business benefit from a curriculum that covers all academic courses required to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program. The university offers a unique Employability Passport, a four-year career development initiative that builds job-ready skills and self-awareness. Additionally, the optional co-op placements allow students to earn money while gaining practical experience that counts towards CPA requirements.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 43821 per year
National fee: CAD 11746 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Business
Accounting for Business Combinations
Financial Reporting
Auditing
Taxation
Creative Thinking
Management Accounting

Careers with Accounting

Graduates are well-equipped for diverse roles across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Recent data indicates that 92 per cent of business graduates from the university found employment within one year of finishing their studies. Common career paths include roles in auditing, taxation, and financial administration. Many alumni also find success in management positions within small businesses or large international corporations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Finance
Accounting
Management
Business
Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

15 alternative credits

General Degree: 15 Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you are submitting documents in a language other than English, you must submit a certified English translation or notarized copy (of the translation) of each original transcript and/or document.

The information on the English translation must match exactly the information on the original transcript and/or document. For example, grades must appear in the same order on the original transcript and the translation.

Required Courses:

SL or HL English + One of:
SL Analysis and Approaches
HL Analysis and Approaches
HL Applications and Interpretation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43821 CAD / year

≈ 43821 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11746 CAD / year

≈ 11746 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 10,455 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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