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Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

The accounting major within the Bachelor of Business Administration prepares students for a growing profession. The programme is designed to meet the IFRS global accounting standard and covers global accounting practices, current business practices and decision-making skills.

Faculty: Shannon School of Business  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Accounting courses (ACCT) within the BBA, with an international perspective on accounting standards and practice.

Career pathways

CPA and AFOA designations (maximum exemptions), government and non-profit accounting, financial planning, investing, CFO roles

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Application information

Entry requirements

See the host degree requirements. Offered as a BBA major; fees follow the BBA.

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.

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN): intakes May 2027 (Spring, Advanced Standing LPN to RN) and September 2027 (Fall, Direct Entry and Advanced Standing LPN to RN).

BScN: May 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) applications open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027; September 2027 Direct Entry opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027; September 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027. Applications may close early once seats are filled.

Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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