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BA/BS in Accounting (BComm)

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada•QS 2027 #298

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Offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, BA/BS in Accounting (BComm) is a bachelor's degree in Accounting programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,512 per semester (CAD 5,169 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Accounting
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 5,169 / semester
International tuition: CAD 17,512 / semester

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Program details

Overview

Accounting is a major within Dalhousie's four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program, offered through the Faculty of Management. The program develops the judgment and technical skills needed for external financial reporting and for producing internal information used in management planning and control, preparing students for entry into a professional accounting program after graduation. To major in Accounting, students must achieve an average of B- or higher between the introductory financial and managerial accounting courses (COMM 1101 and COMM 1102). The Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) program includes mandatory paid work terms and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada. The program is delivered on Dalhousie's Halifax campus, with a September intake.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed secondary school (Grade 12), including Grade 12 English, and must meet the minimum average required for the program. Program-specific requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce are a minimum overall average of 75%, Academic English 12, Academic Math 12, and three additional academic subjects. To major in Accounting, students must also achieve an average of B- or higher between COMM 1101 (Introductory Accounting I - Financial) and COMM 1102 (Introductory Accounting II - Managerial). Admission is competitive; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a seat.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Dalhousie University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1818
Students: 20,000
QS rank: #298
Programs: 261
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The programme runs for 4 years.

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

Tuition for international students is CAD 17,512 per semester (CAD 5,169 per semester for local students).

Can BA/BS in Accounting (BComm) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Dalhousie University.

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