Accounting
In the Accounting Specialist students learn the body of knowledge and skills required to become a professional accountant. The program starts with foundational courses in Accounting, Economics and then offers a range of more advanced courses which cover topics and competencies in the professional curricula.
Our students are taught how to think like professionals. This helps prepare students to become Chartered Professional Accountants after graduation. The program produces graduates who have the personal and professional attributes required of professional accountants - graduates who demonstrate initiative and leadership, apply strategic thinking, develop innovative ideas, adapt to change and are strong communicators.
Bachelor of Commerce
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- Accountant
- Corporate Controller
- Forensic Accountant
- Investment Banker
- Actuary
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Sample Courses
This course covers conceptual and analytical foundations of cost accounting and uses of accounting by management. Cost concepts for product costing and decision making provide an understanding of the uses of accounting information by management.
This course provides a broad overview of the global environment and introduce critical perspectives in international business, as well as the key management challenges of operating across nations and cultures.
This is a capstone case course stressing the pervasive competencies and critical thinking skills required from business school graduates, future professional accountants and advisors.
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Marketing
The Commerce Specialist program in Marketing is for students wanting to pursue marketing careers in any kind of organization. It covers courses in marketing management, market research and marketing consulting, consumer behaviour and pricing. Students will also have opportunities to attend workshops covering current technologies and tools related to brand management, social media, search and online marketing generally.
Finance
Many students are interested in careers in financial institutions, or within the finance functional area of corporations or other large organizations. The Commerce Specialist program in Finance includes courses covering corporate finance, investment theory, financial derivatives (futures and options), financial management, mergers and acquisitions, security analysis, behavioural finance, fixed income and international finance.
Economics (BCom)
Economics is a social science that encompasses a particular range of human behaviour and has a strong influence on the structure, well-being, and development of a society. It deals with any issue arising out of the conflict between the demand for goods and services and a limited supply of resources.