The School of Business and the Department of Economics jointly offer a four-year Honours program leading to a BA, single major, that concentrates in both fields of Accounting and Economics along with coop. The program is for students who are interested in studying economics and pursuing a CPA designation. The program provides students with intensive exposure to accounting concepts and applications, and provides the economic background to enable students to understand financial markets and the macroeconomic business environment.
As you proceed through the Accounting & Economics Co-op Program, it is important that you select your courses so that you will be able to complete the requirements for your major and your 3 co-op work terms.
Co-op is an opportunity for students to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help them get a head start on a career. The co-op programs offered by the School of Business assist students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors. Co-op gives students a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including ENG 4U with a minimum grade of 60%, any 4U Math
- A minimum 80% overall final average to be considered
- Co-op is a competitive direct-entry program from high school with a limited number of student places.
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Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Economics Co-op
- 40 spaces available across both campuses (combined with BBA Accounting Co-op)
- Students will pursue course requirements for CPA and will complete work terms related to economics, accounting and finance.
Students can apply to transfer into a co-op program in first year. There are limited spaces available. See more information here.
Work Term Schedule for Honours Bachelor of Arts – Accounting & Economics Co-op (2026-2027)
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | No courses |
| Year 2 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 | Study Term 5 |
| Year 3 | Study Term 6 | Work Term 1 | Work Term 2 |
| Year 4 | Study Term 7 | Work Term 3 | Study Term 8 |
- It is preferred that work term 1 and work term 2 are with the same employer.
Details:
- Students will require a minimum cumulative average of 75% in their Trent courses to stay in the Program.
- Co-op work terms are 4 months in length and students complete 3 paid work terms. Work terms can be anywhere in Canada.
- For Co-op study terms that occur in the Summer, students will take courses from the beginning of May to the end of June. There are no courses during the month of August.
- Co-ops are September entry, with a limited number of spaces to transfer in during first year
- You must be registered in a co-op program to apply for a co-op job/co-op work term. Your academic record in MyTrent will state if you are registered in a co-op program.
- View the University calendar for more information.
- For information on course selection by term
