Business Administration - Accounting | St. Clair College

Business Administration - Accounting

Zekelman School of Business
Program Code: B007
Status: Open
Windsor Campus
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Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Starts: September, January
Contact:
Dr. Zak Shaw
519-972-2727 ext. 4083

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Program Overview

The Business Administration - Accounting three-year program provides a well-rounded curriculum of accounting theory and practical applications leading to a wide range of career possibilities. Students are given rigorous training in various accounting disciplines including cost management, financial accounting, taxation, financial management, auditing and information systems. Graduates of this program are proficient in various accounting, income tax, and spreadsheet software packages. Students also gain broad-based business, communication and workplace skills that employers are looking for.

Program Highlights

  • Knowledgeable professors with solid industry experience giving students first-hand insight into the field.
  • Up-to-date computer labs using the latest accounting software.
  • Work placements for qualifying students allowing for hands-on real-world application of the skills and principles learned in the classroom, along with networking opportunities with possible future employers.
  • Transfer agreements and opportunities with several Canadian and American universities.
  • Opportunity for qualifying graduates to complete a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm.) from Nipissing University on the St. Clair College campus.
  • Courses may be accepted as prerequisites and/or technical course exemptions towards the Advanced Certificate in Accounting & Finance (ACAF).

Career 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 Completions

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.

Courses

The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
ACC110
 		Accounting Concepts I
3
BUS108
 		Introduction To Canadian Business
3
ECN210
 		Microeconomics
3
MTH146
 		Mathematics Of Personal Finance
4
MGN105
 		Introduction To Human Resources
3
COM103
 		Business Communications I
3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
ACC210
 		Accounting Concepts II
3
ECN110
 		Macro Economics
3
MRK202
 		Introduction To Canadian Marketing
3
SSC169G
 		Money Matters
3
MTH237
 		Statistical Concepts
3
COM203
 		Business Communications II
3
BUS207
 		Basic Spreadsheeting
2
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ACC316
 		Advanced Spreadsheeting
3
ACC320
 		Cost Accounting
3
ACC326
 		Accounting Software Applications
3
ACC328
 		Intermediate Accounting I
4
ACC335
 		Canadian Income Tax I
3
MGN310
 		Organizational Behaviour
3
ELEC1030
 		Choose 1 Elective Course
3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
ACC420
 		Management Accounting I
3
ACC426
 		Accounting Software Applications II
3
ACC428
 		Intermediate Accounting II
4
ACC435C
 		Canadian Income Tax II
3
ACC444
 		Financial Management I
3
BUS606
 		Management Information Systems
3
ELEC1030
 		Choose 1 Elective Course
3
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
ACC515
 		Intermediate Accounting III
4
ACC520
 		Management Accounting II
3
ACC544
 		Financial Management II
3
ACC622
 		Auditing
3
MTH710
 		Quan. Meth. For Decision Mak
3
Choose one of:
ACC540
 		Work Placement
6
ACC638
 		Accounting Research
3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
ACC615
 		Intermediate Accounting IV
4
ACC627
 		Accounting Projects
4
BUS300
 		Business Law
3
MGN300
 		Business Ethics
2
ACC619
 		Business Strategy
3
Choose one of:
ACC540
 		Work Placement
6
ACC638
 		Accounting Research
3

View Pre/Co-Requisites for Business Administration - Accounting

Past Cohorts:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
ACC110 Accounting Concepts I 3
BUS108 Introduction To Canadian Business 3
ECN210 Microeconomics 3
MTH146 Mathematics Of Personal Finance 4
MGN105 Introduction To Human Resources 3
COM103 Business Communications I 3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
ACC210 Accounting Concepts II 3
ECN110 Macro Economics 3
MRK202 Introduction To Canadian Marketing 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
MTH237 Statistical Concepts 3
COM203 Business Communications II 3
BUS207 Basic Spreadsheeting 2
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ACC316 Advanced Spreadsheeting 3
ACC320 Cost Accounting 3
ACC326 Account Software Applications 3
ACC328 Intermediate Accounting I 4
ACC335 Canadian Income Tax I 3
MGN310 Organizational Behaviour 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
ACC420 Management Accounting I 3
ACC426 Accounting Software Applications II 3
ACC428 Intermediate Accounting II 4
ACC435C Canadian Income Tax II 3
ACC444 Financial Management I 3
BUS606 Management Information Systems 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
ACC515 Intermediate Accounting III 4
ACC520 Management Accounting II 3
ACC544 Financial Management II 3
ACC622 Auditing 3
MTH710 Quan. Meth. For Decision Mak 3
Choose one of:
ACC540 Work Placement 6
ACC638 Accounting Research 3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
ACC615 Intermediate Accounting IV 4
ACC627 Accounting Projects 4
BUS300 Business Law 3
MGN300 Business Ethics 2
ACC619 Business Strategy 3
Choose one of:
ACC540 Work Placement 6
ACC638 Accounting Research 3
Semester 1
Code Title Credits
ACC110 Accounting Concepts I 3
BUS108 Introduction To Canadian Business 3
ECN110 Macro Economics 3
MTH146 Mathematics Of Personal Finance 4
MGN105 Introduction To Human Resources 3
COM103 Business Communications I 3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
ACC210 Accounting Concepts II 3
ECN210 Microeconomics 3
MRK202 Introduction To Canadian Marketing 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
MTH237 Statistical Concepts 3
COM203 Business Communications II 3
BUS207 Basic Spreadsheeting 2
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ACC316 Advanced Spreadsheeting 3
ACC320 Cost Accounting 3
ACC326 Account Software Applications 3
ACC328 Intermediate Accounting I 4
ACC335 Canadian Income Tax I 3
MGN310 Organizational Behaviour 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
ACC420 Management Accounting I 3
ACC426 Accounting Software Applications II 3
ACC428 Intermediate Accounting II 4
ACC435C Canadian Income Tax II 3
ACC444 Financial Management I 3
BUS606 Management Information Systems 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
ACC515 Intermediate Accounting III 4
ACC520 Management Accounting II 3
ACC544 Financial Management II 3
ACC622 Auditing 3
MTH710 Quan. Meth. For Decision Mak 3
Choose one of:
ACC540 Work Placement 6
ACC638 Accounting Research 3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
ACC615 Intermediate Accounting IV 4
ACC627 Accounting Projects 4
BUS300 Business Law 3
MGN300 Business Ethics 2
ACC619 Business Strategy 3
Choose one of:
ACC540 Work Placement 6
ACC638 Accounting Research 3

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2024-2025 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

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Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Business Administration - Accounting (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 60100)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

  1. Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
  2. Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
  3. Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced management accounting concepts.
  4. Prepare individuals' and Canadian-controlled private corporations’ income tax returns and individuals’ basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
  5. Analyze and evaluate organizational structures and the interdependence of functional areas, and contribute to the development of strategies which positively impact financial performance.
  6. Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization’s operations.
  7. Analyze and evaluate an organization's internal control system, taking risk management into account.
  8. Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced financial management concepts.
  9. Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.

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