Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (GBK) (Co-op)

Earn your Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at the University of Guelph! Gain co-op experience and prepare for a CPA designation. Apply now!

The Accounting degree at the University of Guelph will help students develop a solid foundation of accounting and business. Students can achieve a highly respected professional designation and a successful career in business and accounting, with courses preparing them to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) of Ontario. The accounting courses they complete are accredited by CPA. Students will complement their accounting focus with a secondary area of discipline such as leadership, data analytics, business sustainability, marketing, international business, or human resources management. The co-op option develops students' professional and leadership abilities through relevant work experience outside of the classroom. They can even choose to complete a project-based assignment or an individual study for course credit. The University of Guelph's Accounting co-op provides 16 months of experience and is designed to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career by enhancing the integration of theory and practice in real-world scenarios, sharpening their technical, analytical, evaluative and communication skills.