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Accounting

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

4 years

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Program highlights

Honours stream

Co-operative education


Co-operative education — graduate with work experience and a network in your field of study.

Further your education ― use your degree to apply to graduate school.

Research opportunities — pursue impactful scholarly research to benefit our communities, backed by the reputation of the Bissett School of Business.

International opportunities — study abroad, attend a field school or work internationally to gain valuable worldwide experience.

 

With the expanding global economy, fast-changing technologies, evolving international and local tax regulations, and new financial reporting and sustainability standards, accountants are in high demand. Gain knowledge and competencies to meet the need for skilled and analytical accountants in many organizations and get an edge with practical, hands-on experience. Graduates can apply for direct entry into the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation education program or apply for graduate studies in accounting.

Career possibilities

  • Data analyst
  • Accounting manager
  • Tax consultant
  • Sustainability reporting accountant and auditor
  • Business advisor
  • Cost accountant
  • Auditor (internal and external)
  • Chief financial officer

Admission requirements and costs

NOTE: All applicants apply to the General Management major and can declare another major in their second year of the program.

Curriculum and courses

Questions?

Information about program offerings, admission requirements and the application process can be answered by an admissions and recruitment specialist.

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MRU accounting student Nina Petinglay

From baking to the Big Four

How MRU accounting student Nina Petinglay makes the most of every opportunity.

Mount Royal's CPA Business Challenge case team, made of Accounting students Ben Barfuss, Martin Keskin, Chantelle Linares, and Linda Tran, holding a notvelty cheque worth $5000

CPA Business Challenge

Bissett students place second in the CPA Business Challenge case competition.

Accounting students Mia Baines and Jan Santiago and Social Innovation students Kolten Nelson and Xander Jensen and other event attendees posing with the third place Trophy for the Alberta Not-for-Profit Association (ANPA) case competition

Faculty mentor Bissett students to success

Bissett students place third in Alberta Not-for-Profit Association case competition.

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Bissett School of Business

Mount Royal is pleased to offer seven Bachelor of Business Administration degrees, including majors in General Management, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, a Bachelor of Aviation Management and a diploma in Aviation.

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