Award: Bachelor of Commerce Honors
Why study this program?
Accounting is the practice of gathering, analyzing, and communicating financial information, and is a crucial aspect of every business and organization. Anyone who wants to be successful in business must have a strong understanding of the numbers", so whether you are interested in accounting specifically, or financial management in general, you should consider the Accounting major.
To pursue a career in accounting, you can follow your BCom degree with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certification.
The BCom Honors in Accounting is designed for Accounting majors who want to have a deeper understanding in the history of accounting thought, professionalism, and finance, including the areas of pro forma modelling of financial statements and valuation. This honors program gives us an opportunity to create "thought leaders" for the accounting profession, and provides a special challenge for our best students. Honors program graduates are expected to become leaders of the accounting profession.
Why study at the University of Alberta?
The Alberta School of Business offers one of the largest BCom programs in Canada, with five different degree types, 11 majors, and many opportunities for specialization and work experience, including student clubs, business incubators, case competitions, study abroad programs, and more.
Our courses are built around group and project work, and our professors are award-winning teachers and experts in their field who will challenge you to put ideas into practice as you work towards your personal career goals.
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The University of Alberta offers a wide ranges of scholarships to international students. You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. We'll assess you for a match to the following three scholarships. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship we will contact you directly!
You can also apply for scholarships based on your application, including the President’s International Distinction Scholarship, awarded annually to 25 international students, worth up to CAN $120,000.
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