Overview

Accountants are organizational leaders who provide key strategic counsel, in addition to ensuring financial information accurately reflects an organization’s financial position.

Prepare for careers in auditing, financial or management accounting, and taxation with the Accounting BCom program offered by Carleton University.

Co-op hours in an approved placement can be counted towards the practical experience requirements to become a CPA. Sprott also offers a Master of Accounting program; MAcc graduates can proceed directly to the CPA Common Final Exam.

Career opportunities

accounting
administration
business
finance
management
non-profit sectors
small business

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Finance
Accounting
Management
Business
Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
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

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

15 alternative credits

General Degree: 15 Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Accounting View 123 other Bachelors in Accounting in Canada

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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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120

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IELTS

6.5

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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

Applies to you

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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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Ottawa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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