BA/BS in Business Administration - Accounting

Business Administration - Accounting is a Bachelor of Business Administration offered on campus at Laurentian University, requiring 120 credits typically completed over four years. The program covers financial accounting, management accounting, assurance, and taxation through courses that also include integrated business cases. Students develop skills to identify and analyze business problems using accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and audit practices. The curriculum is designed to align with the requirements for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, preparing graduates for professional accounting certification pathways. A co-op option is available, extending the degree to five years to include one year of paid work experience alongside academic study. Graduates pursue careers in public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, and taxation. Admission requires Ontario high school applicants to present Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Mathematics, and four additional Grade 12 U/M courses, with a minimum overall average of 70% across the six best Grade 12 U/M courses. Alternative admission pathways exist for international, out-of-province, transfer, and mature student applicants.