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School:

Faculty:

Haskayne School of Business

Degree:

Bachelor; Co-op; Honours

Field of Study:

Accounting
Business/Commerce, General

Description:

The Accounting concentration provides students with the expertise needed to begin a career as an accountant or manager. The program emphasizes conceptual issues, while providing appropriate technical skills for an entry-level accountant. The general business education, received in other courses in the business school, together with the specific accounting curriculum provides students with a clear understanding of the relationship between accounting and related management issues.

Students declaring an Accounting (ACCT) Concentration must take a required six courses. Please refer to University of Calgary Calender for a description of these courses and their prerequisites.

URL:

Accounting at University of Calgary

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$22,799

The calculated estimated cost is for first year tuition with a full course load (5 courses) for both fall and spring semesters.

Scholarships:

Careers:

Accountants Financial Planners, Investigators, and Underwriters Business Management Consultants

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	80
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. English Mathematics 2 of Physics or Biology or Chemistry or Computer and Information Science 1. Another approved course or option is required 2. Note: for the third prerequisite, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5-credits), Social Studies 30-1, Language or Language and Culture Courses at the 30 -level, Mathematics 31, and Science 30 also count. 3. Only one of Art, Dance, Drama or Music can be used in calculating the admission average. 4. Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) courses or SAT2 subject tests are accepted. Please see the program website for complete information.

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

English
Mathematics
2 of Physics or Biology or Chemistry or Computer and Information Science

1. Another approved course or option is required

2. Note: for the third prerequisite, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5-credits), Social Studies 30-1, Language or Language and Culture Courses at the 30 -level, Mathematics 31, and Science 30 also count.

3. Only one of Art, Dance, Drama or Music can be used in calculating the admission average.

4. Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) courses or SAT2 subject tests are accepted.

Please see the program website for complete information.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 22, 2021

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