Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

In today’s fast-changing financial world, accountants are more essential than ever. Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Business Administration — Accounting helps you build the skills and confidence to succeed, with hands-on learning and courses aligned with Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) competencies. Explore auditing, taxation, financial reporting and more — all while developing your ethical and strategic thinking.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Communication Studies | Department: Business | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Develop an understanding of accounting, finance, ethics and strategy to help you make confident decisions in professional and financial environments.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MRU accounting degree are prepared for careers in finance, audit, taxation and more. Roles include Accounting manager, Data analyst, Tax consultant, Sustainability reporting accountant and auditor, Business advisor, Cost accountant, Auditor (internal and external), Management consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - minimum grade 60%; Mathematics 30 - 1 or 30 - 2 - minimum grade 60%; or successful completion of a two-year business diploma, applied degree or four-year baccalaureate from an accredited post-secondary institution.

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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