Today’s accountants are high-level problem solvers. Your career in this area could cover a vast set of situations unique to the complex and evolving business environment. Areas of study include financial and managerial accounting, income tax, cost accounting and auditing.
OC is one of the only institutes to offer the CPA prerequisites within the BBA accounting specialty, so students who choose this path are ready and well equipped to go right into the CPABC designation program. As an accounting professional, you will be in high demand in manufacturing and service industries, public accounting, government and the not-for-profit sector.
An honours degree gives you the highest level of certification possible within the BBA. Not only does this earn you a special Honours parchment, but it speaks loud and clear to employers about your abilities and dedication to do advance research in your chosen field. Contact businessadvising@okanagan.bc.ca to learn more.
Entry into the co-operative education option is a student's choice, and subject to completion of all first-year courses and an overall grade average of 65%. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 to 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade11 Precalculus or Grade11 Mathematics
- Grade12 English
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. English 12 with minimum of 70% or alternative (see school calendar). A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 11, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11, or the equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.