(Honours) - Accounting

Algoma University’s four-year Bachelor of Business Administration degree is a unique program, different from other university programs found across the province. There are countless reasons to study business administration in university. Having a fundamental understanding of business will provide students with the necessary skills needed to succeed in life and is a great investment in one's future career.

Networking is one of the most crucial aspects of the job search. For this reason, Algoma's business administration students are constantly interacting with business professionals and institutions in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding Algoma region. Students work with and alongside businesses, developing business plans and strategies to improve on production, effectiveness, and efficiency. By studying Business Administration at Algoma University, students will be given plenty of opportunities to network and build upon their connections in the business world. Many Algoma University grads have cited these networking opportunities as the keystone to their success, providing them with the opportunity to secure a meaningful career in their field.

In addition, Algoma University's business administration faculty are experts in the field. Rather than just being educated in business, Algoma's professors have experienced risk and success in the work world. From chartered accountants, to certified management accountants, to presidents of influential organizations, and everything in between, Algoma's faculty are experts in the business world, and have practical, working hands-on knowledge which they bring to the classroom on a daily basis.

Upon graduation, students in Algoma University's business administration program will have a strong, well-rounded foundation of business skills and concepts, partnered with the ability to apply these intellectual tools in the challenging and dynamic world of global business. This focus allows Algoma's graduates to make a smooth transition from the academic environment to the business world.

The accounting minor offers a pathway into an assortment of accounting career opportunities for those with an aptitude for numbers, organizing, and analytical problem-solving skills. Students will begin by learning the basics of accounting and understanding the internal and external uses of financial information. The program builds on these foundations through intermediate and advanced accounting concepts, including taxation and auditing. This minor paves the way into studies for a professional accounting designation (CPA, CAFM, etc.), and boasts an excellent pass rate for its graduates.