Overview

School of Business
MacEwan.ca/BABA

Suspended: There are no planned intakes for this program. Applications for admission are not being accepted.

The Bachelor of Applied Business Administration – Accounting prepares students for careers in accounting and industry-related professions. This applied degree is completed after an accounting diploma, so students who have graduated from programs like MacEwan University’s Accounting and Strategic Measurement diploma possess the right entrance credential. The accountant’s role is changing, demanding that graduates think strategically, view business from more than a financial perspective and develop a modern, whole-business picture.

The applied degree combines professional accounting studies with extensive learning and practice cycles in the workplace. Preparation for entry into the applied degree is completed in programs like MacEwan University’s Accounting and Strategic Measurement diploma (or equivalent from another recognized post-secondary institution that includes the prerequisite courses). The first year of this credential is comprised of advanced accounting study that builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in previous post-secondary education. The second year is when all directed field studies take place. This component of the program of study is where students explore real business issues by conducting both practical and academic research while working. The combination of classroom instruction with one year of mentored studies in industry prepares students for immediate success in the workplace.

This program is targeted to students who are seeking high-level careers as accountants. Successful students are self-motivated and possess strong oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work in a team environment. Students must have the ability to synthesize and analyze information and be comfortable in a technology-enhanced environment.

This program requires that students use a laptop computer for many classes. For information on the laptop hardware and software requirements, contact the program’s advisor.

Career Potential

This applied degree is recognized by the CPA designation as meeting its degree requirements, as well as prerequisite subject area requirements.

The applied degree is intended to educate and train students for careers as accountants.

Graduates find jobs as accountants, cost analysts, payroll accountants, or supervisors in related areas. They also enjoy job opportunities at different levels in financial accounting, internal auditing, financial analysis, cost accounting, public accounting firms and government departments. Graduates work in a variety of environments such as government, industry, accounting firms, banks, hospitals and consulting firms.

Contact Information

T: 780-497-5162
E: accounting@macewan.ca

Program of Study

Plan of Study Grid

Year III
Term V		Credits
ACCT 350	Audit	3
ACCT 358	Advanced Management Accounting	3
ACCT 370	Directed Field Study Seminar	3
ACCT 410	Financial Accounting - Advanced	3
ECON 102	Introduction to Macroeconomics	3
	Credits	15
Term VI
ACCT 353	Leadership and Ethics	3
ACCT 391	Accounting Theory	3
Options
Select three of the following:		9
ACCT 328	Income Tax Fundamentals
ACCT 366	Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting
ACCT 390	Advanced Audit
ACCT 395	Advanced Finance
MGTS 352	Operations Management
	Credits	15
Year IV
Term VII
ACCT 371	Directed Field Study I	3
ACCT 372	Directed Field Study II	3
ACCT 373	Directed Field Study III	3
ACCT 374	Directed Field Study IV	3
ACCT 493	Integrated Case Studies in Accounting	3
	Credits	15
Term VIII
ACCT 375	Directed Field Study V	3
ACCT 376	Directed Field Study VI	3
ACCT 377	Directed Field Study Vll	3
ACCT 378	Directed Field Study VIII	3
ACCT 398	Strategic Management	3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	60

Course Substitutions