BSc Accounting & Finance
The Accounting & Finance BSc program at Cannoga College provides a solid foundation in accounting, finance, and management. Students gain practical and theoretical knowledge in financial accounting, management accounting, corporate governance, auditing, performance management, and financial decision-making. The program equips students with analytical skills and business understanding necessary for careers in accounting, finance, and corporate administration.
Credential
BACHELOR
Duration
4 Years
Credits
90 Canadian CR
Campus Location
Ottawa, ON (Main)
Study Format
Full-Time & Co-op
Program Overview & Objectives
The Accounting & Finance BSc program at Cannoga College provides a solid foundation in accounting, finance, and management. Students gain practical and theoretical knowledge in financial accounting, management accounting, corporate governance, auditing, performance management, and financial decision-making. The program equips students with analytical skills and business understanding necessary for careers in accounting, finance, and corporate administration.
Offered through the Accounting & Business Law within the School of Business, this program provides students with direct access to Cannoga’s state-of-the-art academic resources, experiential learning laboratories, and comprehensive Admissions Services.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with Canadian industry partners. View all Degree Programmes.
Hands-On Practicum & Co-op
Embedded terms providing direct workplace experience in Ottawa. See International Student Support.
Curriculum & Course Structure
Required core subjects, specialized courses, and capstone modules:
| Code | Area | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 3451 | Core | Business Foundations Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3452 | Core | Business Communications Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3453 | Core | Financial Accounting Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3454 | Core | Business Mathematics Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3455 | Core | Marketing Principles Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3456 | Core | Organizational Behaviour Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3457 | Core | Microeconomics for Business Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3458 | Core | Macroeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4459 | Core | Business Law Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4460 | Core | Management Accounting Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4461 | Core | Human Resource Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4462 | Core | Operations Management Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4463 | Core | Business Analytics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4464 | Core | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4465 | Core | Strategic Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4466 | Core | Digital Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5467 | Core | Supply Chain Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5468 | Core | Corporate Finance Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5469 | Core | International Business Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5470 | Core | Business Strategy Capstone Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5471 | Core | Advanced ('Business Foundations', 'none') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5472 | Core | Advanced ('Business Communications', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5473 | Core | Advanced ('Financial Accounting', 'previous') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5474 | Core | Advanced ('Business Mathematics', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6475 | Core | Advanced ('Marketing Principles', 'previous') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6476 | Core | Advanced ('Organizational Behaviour', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6477 | Core | Advanced ('Microeconomics for Business', 'previous') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6478 | Core | Advanced ('Macroeconomics for Business', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6479 | Core | Advanced ('Business Law', 'previous') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6480 | Core | Advanced ('Management Accounting', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
Career Prospects & Industry Pathways
Graduates of the BSc Accounting & Finance are equipped for high-demand roles across public and private sector organizations in Ontario and Canada. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid Options or connect with our Career Advisory Team.
Target Roles & Career Positions
Business Analyst, Marketing Manager, Financial Advisor, Human Resources Specialist, Operations Manager, Entrepreneur, Consultant, Project Manager
Average Starting Salary
$58,000 – $74,000 CAD
Graduate Employment Rate
94.2% within 6 Months
Work Permit Eligibility
Eligible (PGWP Pathway)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Grade 12 English and Mathematics required. Minimum average of 65% in required courses. Proficiency in English (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent for international students).
Minimum Admission Grade:
65%
Language Proficiency:
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80. See International Requirements.
Estimated Tuition (2026–2027)
Department Faculty
Patricia Leblanc
Professor
Evelyn Ahmed
Professor
Lauren Huang
Assistant Professor