Program Details

Business - Accounting School: North Island College (Comox Valley Campus) Faculty: Business Degree: Bachelor ; Co-op Field of Study: Accounting Business Administration and Management, General Description: Qualified students can enter the degree program at any year level. Students may opt for a traditional "two plus two" approach, first completing a two year diploma in Business Administration, plus two years of additional study to obtain the Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA). Students can also apply previous coursework from a wide range of university level studies or professional accounting programs towards the degree program. Third and fourth-year studies include advanced financial accounting, managerial accounting, advanced cost accounting, taxation, auditing, accounting theory, international business, business ethics, advanced entrepreneurial studies and business strategy. Students will also complete two directed field study work terms. To qualify for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree credential, a student must complete all required program courses and electives (or equivalent transfer credits), and two directed field studies, for a total of 120 credit hours. Graduates are well-prepared to continue studies towards professional CA, CGA, or CMA designations. Employment opportunities may include business consulting, public or corporate accounting, or business ownership. Co-operative Education integrates paid, relevant work experience with academic study. The practical experience gained on these supervised, structured work terms is an integral part of the student’s education. The result is graduates with increased confidence, new employment contacts, and practical real-world experience locally, on the Island, provincially or internationally. Website: Business - Accounting at North Island College (Comox Valley Campus) Length: 4 Year(s) Cost per year: National: $2,635.00 Careers: 11 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Grade 11 Applied Mathematics or Grade 11 Principles of Mathematics Admission requirements are as follows: Provincial English 12; or NIC ENG 060 or ENG 098; or equivalent with a grade of C+ or better; or English Assessment; Principles of Math 11; or Applications of Math 12; or MAT 053 with a grade of C or better; or Math Assessment, or; permission of the department. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date September 5, 2012 January 2, 2013 * 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.