University of Guelph
University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (GBK)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

By combining the conceptual and quantitative elements of accounting while promoting the integration of theory and practice, the accounting major provides graduates with the academic requirements for the postgraduate pursuit of a Professional Accounting designation. Students will develop the technical, analytical, evaluative and communication skills needed for a successful career in accounting and related management areas. The program provides a strong foundation of accounting and general business knowledge while allowing significant opportunity to develop breadth and depth of knowledge in related areas of study. 

Student are able to complement their Accounting focus with a secondary focus in one of the following areas of study/discipline:

  • Leadership
  • Data analytics
  • Business sustainability
  • Marketing
  • International business
  • Human resources management

Upon graduation, students can pursue a 4-month graduate diploma in accounting.

Sample Careers:

  • Public accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Controller
  • Management consultant

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

80%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$92.25 CAD

Application fee

$35960 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Student Organization Fees: $782 per year
University Health Insurance Plan Fees: $756 per year
University Fees: $725 per year
Business Career Centre Fees: $115 per year
College Government Fees: $32 per year