Overview

This Accounting programme at Cape Breton University truly gives you an education you can count on. An accounting major at CBU can open doors to numerous opportunities and steady career advancements.

Key facts

Graduates can enter into professional accounting programmes to receive designations like Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Aboriginal Financial Officer Association (AFOA) with maximum exemptions.

Students are well equipped to enter middle management accounting positions in small to medium-size firms, non-profit agencies or government. Studying accounting also provides students with a skill set that is ideal for entrepreneurship.

What skills will I gain from this programme?

Gain an understanding of global accounting practices and skills.

Develop an international perspective.

Learn current business practices.

Develop decision-making skills.

Possible Career Paths

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Aboriginal Financial Officer Association (AFOA)

Financial planning and insurance

Government accounting

Investing

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Accounting

Planning and Control

Cost Accounting

Accounting Theory

Auditing

Taxation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, 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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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must be at least 16 years of age to apply to study at CBU.

An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs.

Students with post-secondary experience will be evaluated based on a combination of secondary and post-secondary results.

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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

90832 CAD / year

≈ 90832 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

36900 CAD / year

≈ 36900 CAD / year

Additional Details

Other province students: $41,320.80

Living costs

Sydney

Canada

1080 - 1710 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Key facts

What skills will I gain from this programme?

Possible Career Paths

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

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