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BA/BS in Accounting (BCom)

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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At Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, BA/BS in Accounting (BCom) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Accounting programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 45,000 per year (CAD 11,920 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Accounting
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 11,920 / year
International tuition: CAD 45,000 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admissions.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Accounting within the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a concentration offered by the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, delivered as part of the four-year Honours BCom degree (20.0 credits), with the accounting concentration accounting for 4.5 of those credits. Coursework covers financial and management accounting, auditing, and taxation, and students can complete the academic component of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program while enrolled. A co-op option is available, with approved work-term hours counting toward CPA practical experience requirements. The degree includes Sprott's four-year Employability Passport career-development program. Graduates pursue roles in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and taxation; Sprott-reported survey data covering the 2020-2022 graduating classes found 92 percent of BCom respondents employed within one year of graduation.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses, which must include English (or anglais), Advanced Functions, and either Calculus and Vectors or Mathematics of Data Management (Calculus and Vectors is preferred). An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission; cut-off averages for competitive programs may be higher than this minimum.

About Carleton University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1942
Students: 30,675
QS rank: #801-850
Programs: 243
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Accounting (BCom) award?

Carleton University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Accounting on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Accounting (BCom) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Accounting (BCom) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 45,000 per year (CAD 11,920 per year for local students).

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