Program at a glance
Credential
Degree
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
4 years
Accounting students love the numbers
Start in September, January or May
If you're pursuing a professional accounting designation or wanting to take specific accounting courses, Camosun is the right choice! Use your detail-oriented personality, your skill with numbers and your love of managing money to join one of today's fastest-growing occupations. This is your chance to get started in a challenging, lucrative career in the highly dynamic fields of accounting, finance and investment!
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Certificate, diploma or degree – it's your choice
Building on past success, the School of Business has made the pathway through the Business Administrative programs more flexible. There are nowthree credentialsthat allow you to progress from acertificateto adiplomato anapplied degreeand you can apply, exit and return at any stage.
If you already have a related diploma from Camosun or another institution, considerapplying directly to the degree program, to begin your second or third year courses, depending on your previous education. Contact the Program Leaderǰ Academic Advisingfor more information.
International Education
Explore the world through study abroad opportunities. Camosun offers manystudy abroadopportunities with partner institutions around the world, as well as severalfield schoolopportunities each year. Your chance torethink your classroomstarts here!
If you are an international student coming to Camosun as an exchange student from one of our partner institutions,learn more about Camosun's international department.
CPA Prerequisites
Camosun offers all of the courses required to enter the(CPA) Program. Please book an appointment with anAcademic AdvisorǰProgram Leaderto see how the Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Major works with your CPA program needs.
Already have a Degree? Camosun offers aPost-Degree Diploma in Business Administration-Accounting Option, book an appointment with anAcademic Advisorǰ Program Leader to see how the Post Degree Diploma works with your CPA program needs.
Find out more about upcomingaccounting networking and information sessionsoccurring at Camosun, including CPA events.
Information Sessions
The School of Business Information Sessions are a great way to learn more about a program and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.
Missed the live Information session?
If you missed the live session we've got you covered. Download theInformation Session PDF.
Who can I contact if I want more information?
International students please contact International ϳԹ
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What to expect
Theprogram consists of 40courseswhich can be completed in approximately fouryears if taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.
Year 1
In your first year, you’ll work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, economics, and marketing. Exit the program now with aBusiness Administration certificateǰ continue on to Year 2.
Year 2
In your second year, you'll take courses in financial accounting, statistics, corporate finance, and business law. Exit the program now with aBusiness Administration diplomaǰ continue on to Year 3.
Year 3
In your third year, you'll continue your studies in financial and management cost accounting and auditing.
Year 4
For your fourth year, you'll be taking courses in accounting theory, income tax, applied professional practicein order to graduate with aBachelor of Business Administration, Accounting major.
Co-operative Education Option
Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom!When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied classroom learning to life.
To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete
- Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulativeGPAof 3.0 (C+), and
- the workshop seriesCDEV-WPS
Learn more about the Co-op Education Program
International students
Under Canadian Immigration Law, as an international student you are eligible to participate in co-operative education and you can legally work in Canada during specified work terms. TheWork Permit Checklist for international studentswill assist in planning your participation in co-operative education.
A rewarding career
Financial managers in BC** of$104,280depending on employer and seniority.
**2022 Job Bank Wage data
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program
Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Accounting Major
$16,570 (domestic)
$65,728 (international)
Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Accounting Major, Internship designation
$17,388 (domestic)
$68,006 (international)
Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Accounting Major, Co-op designation
$18,770 (domestic)
$71,388 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission Requirements
One of:
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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Program participation requirements
- Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,MATH 073,MATH 077, MATH 137,ǰ “C+” inMATH 072,MATH 075, or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.
Our teaching staff
ϳԹ is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.
Faculty/staff profile
![Martha Thomas](/sites/default/files/2022-01/Martha-Thomas.jpg)
Martha Okot Thomas
Department Chair
thomasm@camosun.ca
250-370-4153
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)
Faculty/staff profile
![Keri Norrie Instructor, Accounting & Finance](/sites/default/files/2020-05/norrie-keri.jpg)
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Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the Program Outline.
Contact information
School of Business
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