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Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Our Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting program is CPA-accredited and gives a career advantage to students looking to become an accountant. Unlike most programs in accounting, this one prepares you to understand business and government issues in a data-driven economy at the macro level.
Economics courses will provide you with the technical background you’ll need to succeed in today’s marketplace, along with a high-level understanding of how businesses work. Your accounting courses will ensure you are ready to become an accountant, with courses that hone your practical skills.
Program Highlights
- Students in this program are eligible to apply to Canada’s largest business degree co-op program.
- All of the major accounting firms hire our co-op students and graduates.
- Employment rate after graduation: 96.6%.
Sample Courses
- Understanding the Business Environment
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
- Econometrics
- Statistics
Requirements
- Minimum admission range of
mid 80s - Competitive admission range of
high 80s. - English at 70%.
- Advanced Functions at 70%.
- Either Calculus & Vectors or Data Management at 60%.
International Baccalaureate Requirements
- HL or SL English at 4.
- HL or SL Mathematics at 4.
- IB Minimum Score: 31.
Find equivalent requirements for additional curriculums in the admissions toolkits.
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