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Business Administration - Accounting

Campus:
South Campus - Windsor (B007)

Program Length:
Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Starts:
September and January

Contact:


Warren Beck
(519) 972-2727 ext. 4336
wbeck@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
This program prepares students to work in various areas of accounting including financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, financial management and auditing. The curriculum provides graduates with a broad business background with courses in management, economics, law, finance, and statistics. Graduates of this program are proficient in various accounting, income tax, and spreadsheet software packages. To gain experience, qualifying students also participate in a field placement.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Third year field placements for qualifying students.
  • Exemptions from the Certified General Accountant (CGA) program of study.
  • Transfer agreements with several universities.
  • Opportunity for qualifying graduates to complete a B. Comm. from Nipissing University on the St. Clair College campus.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Business Administration - Accounting program are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in accounting or financial management. Entry level positions include financial analyst, budget analyst, tax preparer, junior accountant, bookkeeper, or management trainee.

DEGREE COMPLETION
Depending upon academic achievement, graduates may be granted some credits toward the Certified General Accountants (CGA) Association program of professional studies. Graduates may also receive credits toward a degree with participating universities including the University of Windsor and Davenport University. See University Transfer Agreements for details.

Additional Agreements: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Program Physical Demands Analysis: B007
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees
$3,172.69
Books & expendables per semester
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
ACC110
3
Accounting Concepts I
BUS108
3

Introduction to Canadian
Business
ECN110
3
Macro Economics
COM200
3

Communication & Today’s
Workplace
MIC111
2
Computer Applications I
MTH146
4
Math of Personal Finance

Semester 2
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
ACC210
3
Accounting Concepts II
ECN210
3
Micro Economics
MIC211
2
Computer Applications II
MRK202
3

Introduction to Canadian
Marketing
MTH237
3
Statistical Concepts


Semester 3
ACC316
3
Advanced Spreadsheeting
ACC320
3
Cost Accounting
ACC326
3

Accounting Software
Applications
ACC328
4
Intermediate Accounting I
ACC335
3
Canadian Income Tax I
MGN310
3
Organizational Behaviour
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 4
ACC420
3
Management Accounting I
ACC426
3
Computer Accounting II
ACC428
4
Intermediate Accounting II
ACC435C
3
Canadian Income Tax II
ACC444
3
Financial Management I
MGN320
3
Management Principles
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective

Semester 5
ACC538
3
Work Placement
Or
ACC638
3
Accounting Research
ACC515
4
Intermediate Accounting III
ACC520
3
Management Accounting II
ACC544
3
Financial Management II
ACC622
3
Auditing
MGN300
2
Business Ethics

Semester 6
ACC538
3
Work Placement
Or
ACC638
3
Accounting Research
ACC615
4
Intermediate Accounting IV
ACC627
4
Accounting Projects
BUS 300G
3
Business Law
MTH 710
3

Quantitative Methods for
Decision Making
BUS606
3

Management Information Systems


Last updated 10/3/2011