- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreMay 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Finance and Accounting
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Average Offer Speed10–15 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A four year business degree with an accounting concentration covering financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing, business law, finance and information systems, alongside the general management core.
The programme is built against Canadian professional accounting requirements, which is the practical value of studying accounting in Canada rather than converting a foreign qualification later. Confirm current CPA accreditation arrangements at offer stage, since they are reviewed periodically.
Degree level programmes are exempt from the field of study requirement that applies to non degree credentials, so there is no CIP code to check for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility under the rules now in force, which married applicants should factor in from the start. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in writing before you pay any deposit.
Candidates present Grade 12 / High School with 65 percent, plus IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Tuition for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is recorded at CAD 18,090 for the year, with a CAD 80 application fee, and the programme runs 6 intake windows across the cycles listed here. Apply Study Visa handles the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 65 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 50; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 20; Duolingo English Test 120.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 80. A non refundable tuition deposit is required to confirm the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Degree level programmes are exempt from the field of study requirement that applies to non degree credentials, so there is no CIP code to check for Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa provides the institution designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Accounting Technician: practice firms and industry finance teams
- CPA Candidate: the professional designation route
- Financial Analyst: reporting and planning roles
- Audit Associate: assurance practice
- Tax Assistant: compliance and advisory support
- Accounts Manager: small and mid sized business finance
Reality check: accounting careers in Canada run on the CPA designation, and the graduates who convert fastest begin the professional programme immediately rather than treating the degree as the finish line.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824