The Accounting major prepares students to be able to analyze and solve problems, and participate in the decision-making process of any organization. Students will learn to contribute to collaborative, information-sharing, and joint-planning processes. They will acquire the necessary qualitative and quantitative skills for complex problem solving in an accounting and business environment. With knowledge of all areas of business and in-depth study of advanced accounting topics, students are able to, upon graduation, pursue a professional designation, graduate-level studies or to assume a managerial or accounting position. The Accounting major offered by MacEwan University is a Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) accredited program.
The Bachelor of Commerce focuses on the development of basic business and managerial competencies combined with an understanding of globalization and its implications. The program is structured to provide comprehensive preparation for management positions with both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations as well as the public sector.
The degree provides students with knowledge and critical understanding of commerce and management, and the ability to gather, review, evaluate and interpret information relevant to business and management. Key professional skills are taught: ethical business practices and sustainability, business communication skills, teamwork, business analytics and technology, global and local mindsets, critical thinking and research, including the opportunity to engage in independent research and practice. These skills are integrated across all courses in the program.
The program consists of three types of courses: core, major/minor and elective. Core courses develop fundamental skills and abilities in business and management. Upon completion of core courses, the student will choose one of seven majors: Accounting, Human Resources Management, International Business, Legal Studies in Business, Management, Marketing or Supply Chain Management. The courses in the majors deepen knowledge of business within a focal area and the elective courses broaden education beyond business and tailor the degree to the student’s interests. Co-operative Education streams are also available. Students may explore their options in completing a second major, one or two minors, or a double major with a non-business minor. The program will prepare students for graduate studies in related fields.
All newly admitted students are admitted as “Undeclared”. This means a student has not yet chosen a major which focuses a good portion of their degree on a specific discipline and area of study. Students generally declare their Major and Minors after they have completed a minimum of 45 credits. The declaration deadlines for competitive and non-competitive majors and minors can be found on the Academic Schedule. Information about Majors and Minors is available to students via email and newsletters and further assistance with this decision is available from the academic advisors in their program.
| Discipline | Major | Minor | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ⦿ | ⦿ | ⦿ |
| Human Resources Management | ⦿ | ⦿ | ⦿ |
| International Business | ⦿ | ⦿ | ⦿ |
| Legal Studies in Business | ⦿ | ⦿ | - |
| Management | ⦿ | ⦿ | ⦿ |
| Marketing | ⦿ | ⦿ | ⦿ |
| Supply Chain Management | ⦿ | ⦿ | - |
| Business Intelligence | - | ⦿ | - |
| Finance | - | ⦿ | - |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | - | ⦿ | - |
| Property Management | - | ⦿ | - |
| Discipline | Minor |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | ⦿ |
| Digital Experience Design | ⦿ |
| Economics | ⦿ |
| French | ⦿ |
| History | ⦿ |
| Journalism | ⦿ |
| Political Science | ⦿ |
| Psychology | ⦿ |
| Sociology | ⦿ |
| Spanish | ⦿ |
| Statistics | ⦿ |
Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce program have a wide variety of options: they could choose to work in corporations, governments, not-for-profit organizations or perhaps start their own businesses. Careers in disciplines such as finance, marketing, accounting, banking, business consulting, management information systems, human resources management, team and organizational development, small business management, international business, operations management, purchasing, or logistics are available. Another option is to continue their education by completing a graduate degree, such as an MBA or PhD, which could lead to an academic or research career.
| Program Element | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Business | 39 |
| Core | Non-Business | 18 |
| Total | Core Requirement Credits | 57 |
| Primary Major | Majors range from 21 to 30 credits with a minimum of 21 credits at the senior level and 12 of those credits at the 300 or 400-level. Majors are comprised of both required courses and a selection of options. | 21-30 |
| Non-Business Electives | Students must complete 15-21 credits of Non-Business electives and may use these credits to fulfill the requirements of a minor(s) or second major. | 15-21 |
| Open Electives | Students must complete 6-15 credits of Open electives and may use these credits to fulfill the requirements of a minor(s) or second major. | 6-15 |
| Business Electives | Students must complete 6 credits of Business electives and can use these credits to fulfill the requirements of a minor(s) or second major. | 6 |
| Minor(s) or second major | Students have the option of completing one or two minors, or a second major from the Bachelor of Commerce, provided they can satisfy their requirements for Business, Non-Business and Open Electives with that same coursework. Minors are comprised of 15 credits of senior-level coursework. Students are limited to one minor from outside the School of Business. | 15-30 |
| Total | Required Minimum Core, Major and elective credits for the degree | 120 |
The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a D unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 311 | Introductory Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 322 | Managerial Information and Control Systems | 3 |
| BUSN 201 | Introduction to Sustainable Business | 3 |
| BUSN 450 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| FNCE 301 | Introductory Finance | 3 |
| LEGL 210 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MARK 301 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
| MSYS 200 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGTS 103 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 3 |
| MGTS 312 | Advanced Business Statistics | 3 |
| MGTS 352 | Operations Management | 3 |
| ORGA 201 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| ORGA 316 | Contemporary Organizational Behaviour and Theory | 3 |
not including ENGL 108 or ENGL 111
Bachelor of Commerce Honours students complete their program in 120 credits as do all Bachelor of Commerce students. They fulfill the requirements of the Honours Designation by taking 15 credits of Honours programming for their elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 496 | Senior Honours Seminar | 3 |
| MARK 312 | Marketing Research & Analytics | 3 |
| INTB 499 | Honours Thesis - International Business | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 496 | Senior Honours Seminar | 3 |
| MARK 499 | Honours Thesis - Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Major Requirements - Complete 27 credits (9 courses) from this list: