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Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Monthly; enrol any time
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Athabasca University's online University Certificate, Accounting is an ideal starting point to develop the skills and knowledge of an accounting professional.
Faculty: Faculty of Business | Duration: As little as 1 year of full-time study | Study mode: online | Intake: Monthly; enrol any time | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In Athabasca University's University Certificate, Accounting, you'll dive into a tailored curriculum comprising 24 required credits in core areas like financial accounting, cost analysis, economics, and commercial law. You'll also have the freedom to personalize your learning journey with 6 elective credits in business and administrative studies, allowing you to explore topics that align with your interests and career goals.
With Athabasca University's University Certificate, Accounting under your belt, you'll be well-positioned to enter a variety of accounting and finance roles, such as an accounting clerk, bookkeeper, or even a junior accounting analyst. The foundational skills and specialized knowledge you gain also set the stage for further educational and career advancements, including pursuing a CPA designation or stepping into managerial roles down the line.
There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education. Please note: If you have an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in accounting, you cannot apply to the University Certificate, Accounting program.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.
Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).
Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: starts in May, September and January.
There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).
Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: apply by Dec. 1 for May, April 1 for September and Aug. 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Apply through the official page: https://www.athabascau.ca/applications-admissions/apply-au/undergraduate-students.html
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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