Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

At Algoma University, tuition is CAD 19,000 per year (international).

This three-year program prepares you for a career in accounting, with a focus on practical skills and professional certification. You will study core areas like managerial accounting, income taxation, auditing, finance, and business analysis. The program includes hands-on learning and cooperative education placements with organizations such as the Government of Canada, BDO Canada, and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

You will learn from professors who are Chartered Professional Accountants with real-world experience. The curriculum supports preparation for professional designations like CPA, CMA, and CFP. Courses also meet requirements for the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) certification through AFOA Canada. The program emphasizes ethical conduct, problem-solving, and effective communication in business settings.

Graduates are ready to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and other professional credentials. The program has strong success rates on the Uniform Final Examination (UFE) and the Common Final Examination (CFE), outperforming many provincial business programs. You will gain the knowledge and experience needed to work in public accounting, corporate finance, or government roles.

Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, founded in 1967, is a close-knit campus with around 2,000 students that emphasizes undergraduate teaching and community engagement. Its regional setting provides a supportive environment for study and outdoor living, while academic programs focus on liberal arts, sciences, business and applied disciplines. The university is known for personalized learning, small class sizes and high faculty accessibility—qualities that suit students seeking direct mentorship and hands-on experience.

Curricula are designed to connect classroom learning with local and regional opportunities, including co-op experiences, internships and community-based projects. Faculty collaborate with local industry and Indigenous communities to provide experiential learning that builds employability and civic awareness. Student services support academic advising, career planning and research opportunities, helping learners translate study into practical outcomes.

International students are welcomed into a compact, friendly campus where support for arrival, housing and integration is prioritized. Campus clubs, volunteering and outdoor recreation make it easy to build connections beyond the classroom. For prospective students who value individualized attention, meaningful community ties and a learning environment that bridges theory with real-world application, Algoma offers a focused and supportive option in northern Ontario.