Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – Accounting

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Accounting is a four-year degree program offered at Algoma University. It combines practical business administration concepts with a specialized accounting minor designed to prepare students for professional accounting pathways and broader management roles:

• Accounting Specialization: Covers core-to-advanced financial topics including managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and financial statement analysis. Provides a strong base for professional designations (such as CPA or CAFM).

• Networking & Community Integration: Students work directly with local businesses and institutions in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding Algoma region to construct business plans, operational strategies, and professional networks.

• Faculty Expertise: Instruction is delivered by industry practitioners—including chartered accountants, certified management accountants, and former organization leaders—who bring real-world experience into the classroom.

• Career Preparation: Equips graduates for roles in corporate finance, public accounting, auditing, tax advisory, financial analysis, and general business management.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 60.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 79.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to beginning their academic program. The required duration depends on the student’s initial proficiency level.

Entrance scholarships for international students at Algoma University are automatically applied upon admission review and available for undergraduate and post-secondary certificate programs:

Chancellor's Award ($5,000 CAD/year, up to $20,000 CAD total): Awarded to high school graduates enrolled full-time (15 credits/term). Requires an A+ average (or 90–100% OSSD equivalent) and higher English scores (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 85 / PTE 65 / Duolingo 125). Renewable for up to 3 additional years if the student maintains an 80% annual average, registers for at least 12 credits/term, and has no failed courses. Recipients who transition to Canadian Permanent Residency remain eligible for renewal.

President's Award ($2,500 CAD, one-time): Granted to Ontario Secondary School (OSSD) graduates entering their first year full-time (12 credits/term) with an average of 80% – 89.9% across their top six Grade 12 U/M courses.

The Dean's Award ($1,000 CAD, one-time): Granted to incoming first-year international students studying full-time (minimum 12 credits/term) who hold a minimum B+ academic standing (or equivalent).

Award of Excellence ($500 CAD, one-time): Granted to incoming first-year international students studying full-time (minimum 12 credits/term) who hold a minimum B academic standing (or equivalent).