Program Overview

University of Alberta Programs

The University of Alberta offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

The university provides various undergraduate programs, including:

• Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting
• Other undergraduate programs in fields such as arts, business, education, engineering, law, and science

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Program Description

The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting is a program that focuses on the practice of gathering, analyzing, and communicating financial information. This program is crucial for anyone interested in pursuing a career in business or accounting.

Why Study Accounting

Accounting is a vital aspect of every business and organization. To be successful in business, one must have a strong understanding of financial information. The Accounting major is ideal for students interested in accounting or financial management.

Career Opportunities

Possible careers for graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting program include:

• Accountant
• Accounting Manager
• Articling
• Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Internal Audit Analyst
• Junior Accountant
• Operations Manager
• Public Accountant
• Staff Accountant
• Staff Auditor

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements for 2026-2027

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting program, students must meet the following requirements:

• English Language Arts 30-1
• Mathematics 30-1
• One of the following subjects:
  • Fine Arts
    • Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35
    • Applied Graphic Arts 35
    • Audio 35
    • Ballet 35
    • Choir 35
    • CommunicationTech Adv(CTS-5Cr)
    • Contemporary Dance 35
    • Dance 35
    • Portfolio Art 35
    • Dance Composition 35
    • Design Thinking Innovation 35
    • Directing 35
    • Drawing(Adv Techn) 35(CTS-5Cr)
    • Film & Media Arts 35(CTS-5Cr)
    • Guitar 35
    • Instrumental Jazz 35
    • Jazz Dance 35
    • Musical Theatre Performance 35
    • Technical Theatre EPS 35
    • Pottery/Ceramics(Adv Techn) 35
    • Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr)
    • Theatre Arts 35
    • Vocal Jazz 35
    • Instrumental Music 30
    • Art 30
    • Art 31
    • Musical Theatre 35
    • General Music 30
    • Drama 30
    • Choral Music 30
    • Performing Arts 35A
  • Humanities
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
  • Languages other than English
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Latin 30
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
  • Math/Sciences
    • Mathematics 31
    • Biology 30
    • Physics 30
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Science 30
• Two of the following subjects:
  • Humanities
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
  • Languages other than English
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Latin 30
    • Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Korean Lang & Culture 35
    • Polish Language & Arts 35
    • Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
    • Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
    • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
    • Francais 30-1
    • Francais 30-2
    • French 30-9Y
    • French 31
    • French Language Arts 30-1
    • French Language Arts 30-2
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
    • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
  • Math/Sciences
    • Science 30
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Chemistry 30
    • Physics 30
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Biology 30
    • Mathematics 31

English Language Proficiency

The University of Alberta requires all students to have the necessary English language skills to succeed in their programs. The primary language of instruction is English, with the exception of programs at the Faculté Saint-Jean.

Indigenous Applicants

The University of Alberta is committed to encouraging Indigenous students to pursue higher education. The university's policy aims to increase opportunities for Indigenous students, with the goal of having an Aboriginal student population that is representative of the public it serves.

Deadline

The application deadline for the Fall semester is:

• Domestic: March 1, 2026
• International: March 1, 2026

Tuition and Fees

The cost of tuition and fees varies depending on the program and student status. The university provides a cost calculator to help estimate the costs.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The University of Alberta offers various scholarships, awards, and financial support to undergraduate students. The Office of the Registrar administers over $52 million in scholarships and awards each year. Additional scholarships are available for specific faculties and programs.