Today’s accountants are high-level problem solvers. Your career in this area could cover a vast set of situations unique to the complex and evolving business environment. Areas of study include financial and managerial accounting, income tax, cost accounting and auditing.
OC is one of the only institutes to offer the CPA prerequisites within the BBA accounting specialty, so students who choose this path are ready and well equipped to go right into the CPABC designation program. As an accounting professional, you will be in high demand in manufacturing and service industries, public accounting, government and the not-for-profit sector.
An honours degree gives you the highest level of certification possible within the BBA. Not only does this earn you a special Honours parchment, but it speaks loud and clear to employers about your abilities and dedication to do advance research in your chosen field. Contact businessadvising@okanagan.bc.ca to learn more.
Entry into the co-operative education option is a student's choice, and subject to completion of all first-year courses and an overall grade average of 65%.