BSc Accounting & Business Law
A comprehensive program combining rigorous accounting training with a deep understanding of business law, preparing students for professional certification and leadership roles.
Credential
BACHELOR
Duration
4 Years
Credits
90 Canadian CR
Campus Location
Ottawa, ON (Main)
Study Format
Full-Time & Co-op
Program Overview & Objectives
A comprehensive program combining rigorous accounting training with a deep understanding of business law, preparing students for professional certification and leadership roles.
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 3271 | Core | Business Foundations Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3272 | Core | Business Communications Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3273 | Core | Financial Accounting Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3274 | Core | Business Mathematics Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3275 | Core | Marketing Principles Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3276 | Core | Organizational Behaviour Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3277 | Core | Microeconomics for Business Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 3278 | Core | Macroeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4279 | Core | Business Law Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4280 | Core | Management Accounting Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4281 | Core | Human Resource Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4282 | Core | Operations Management Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4283 | Core | Business Analytics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4284 | Core | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4285 | Core | Strategic Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 4286 | Core | Digital Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5287 | Core | Supply Chain Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5288 | Core | Corporate Finance Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5289 | Core | International Business Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5290 | Core | Business Strategy Capstone Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5291 | Core | Advanced ('Business Foundations', 'none') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5292 | Core | Advanced ('Business Communications', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5293 | Core | Advanced ('Financial Accounting', 'previous') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 5294 | Core | Advanced ('Business Mathematics', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6295 | Core | Advanced ('Marketing Principles', 'previous') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6296 | Core | Advanced ('Organizational Behaviour', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6297 | Core | Advanced ('Microeconomics for Business', 'previous') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6298 | Core | Advanced ('Macroeconomics for Business', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6299 | Core | Advanced ('Business Law', 'previous') Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 6300 | Core | Advanced ('Management Accounting', 'previous') Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
Career Prospects & Industry Pathways
Graduates of the BSc Accounting & Business Law 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 recommended. Proficiency in English (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent for international students). Minimum average of 70% in required courses.
Minimum Admission Grade:
70%
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