Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting (Optional Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Mississauga |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, 1 internship, plus 3 Optional Co-op terms |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PBACC |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,264 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,012), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
This program prepares you for an exciting career in accounting and finance, and take the first step towards earning your CPA.
Customize Your Education and Career Path
At Sheridan, you’ll build a foundation of essential business learning in your first two years of study. In your final two years, specific accounting degree courses teach the advanced skills needed to become a CPA or work in accounting and finance. Become a well-rounded graduate with a specialized skillset that helps you thrive in a wide variety of roles and organizations.
Learn Accounting from Industry Insiders
Accounting professors at Sheridan combine years of industry experience, academic knowledge and the latest hands-on learning strategies to create an educational blueprint that keeps pace with the changing field. They use innovative teaching methods that let you master basic concepts independently, while prioritizing complex topics in class. It’s higher thinking through hands-on guidance.
Enjoy Collaborative and Hands-on Learning
Today’s work world has changed. Top employability skills now include critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, communication and entrepreneurship. Sheridan`s small class sizes and applied learning approach allow you to develop these skills in an interactive environment. You can then refine your new skills through a mandatory internship and optional co-op.
Gain Real-World Work Experience Before Graduation
In the accounting program, you’ll have the benefit of completing a mandatory work term as part of your business degree. This provides valuable work experience and allows you to practice and finesse skills and concepts learned in class.
You may also apply to participate in the BBA Co-op program, which allows students to complete three additional work terms to a total of four work terms. Enrolment in the Co-op program is limited through an additional Co-op application process.
Bachelor Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan offers a $2,000 Entrance Scholarship to eligible students who are entering the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree programs. This scholarship is to recognize international students with high academic achievement who have obtained a GPA average of 75% and higher. Students will be automatically considered for this award based on the transcripts submitted at the time of application.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of Sheridan’s Honours BBA Accounting degree program, you’ll be ready to start your accounting career.
You might find work in one of these areas:
- Forensic Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Business Valuation
- Performance Management
- Auditing
- Tax Management
- Managerial Accounting
- Financial Reporting
Accounting Degree Courses Recognized by the CPA
Sheridan’s 120-credit-hour bachelor of accounting degree meets the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) requirement for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
If you graduate from Sheridan’s BBA accounting program and meet all of the CPA’s minimum grade requirements, you could qualify for exemption from the CPA Preparatory courses (PREP) and receive entry into the CPA PEP.
Learn more about Sheridan BBA course PREP exemptions.
Learn more about CPA Harmonized Education Policies.
In order to obtain a CPA designation, you must meet the CPA’s entrance requirements and complete the CPA PEP. CPA designations are solely conferred by the CPA.