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Athabasca University (AU) has year-round enrolment with courses starting every month. There is only one formal entrance requirement for online business degree programs: you must be 16 years of age or older.
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The Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major is a 120-credit online degree program. You must complete at least 30 credits in senior courses through Athabasca University. If you have a post-secondary diploma, you can take the shorter post-diploma route that may give you 30 to 60 credits toward your degree.
All courses are online individualized study, allowing you to complete the coursework at your own pace. You can finish this program in as little as 2 years (post-diploma route) or 4 years (regular route) of full-time study. Or work at your own pace and take as long as you need. There is no time limit for completion.
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- Bachelor of Commerce Program Guide
- Guide to Indigenous-Focused Business Studies at AU
- Program course plan
- Program summary
- Transfer credit
- Non-program and visiting student applications
- Financial Aid and Awards
- Challenging for credit
- Undergraduate application process
- Online undergraduate diploma to degree programs
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
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