Undergraduate
Accounting & Economics
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- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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- Peterborough
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- Paid Co-op Available
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- Fall & Winter & Summer
- Business & Management
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Campus Peterborough
- Work Experience Paid Co-op Available
- Program is Offered Fall & Winter & Summer
- Study Options Part time/Full time
- OUAC Codes RKE - Peterborough RKF - Peterborough co-op
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The Trent Advantage
Develop the business, analytical, and financial skills employers value, giving you a distinct advantage beyond a traditional accounting degree. Prepare for your CPA designation while gaining hands-on experience in accounting and economics.
Combine a unique mix of core economics and accounting courses to deepen your understanding of the macroeconomy, financial markets and business strategy to graduate prepared with the practical skills to interpret the bigger economic picture behind business decisions—an advantage that sets you apart for careers in accounting, finance, consulting, and beyond.
- Build the academic foundation to prepare you for entry into the Chartered Professional Accounting Education Program (CPA PEP) directly after graduation.
- Gain hands-on experience using Trent’s state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminals and professional financial databases in the Financial Intelligence & Innovation Hub, analyzing real-world financial and economic data.
- Build career-ready skills through paid co-op, internships, or placement opportunities.
Program Possibilites
Add an Option to your Accounting & Economics degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Leadership
What does it mean to be a leader? How does one learn to lead? In this option you will learn all about the importance of building relationships and directing people to work together to achieve common goals and objectives. With opportunities to learn from Trent University’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, and take courses from across disciplines, you will develop comprehensive perspectives on leadership and earn a formal designation that signals your leadership capacity to future employers.
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Communications
Further develop your creative and logical thinking, project management, teamwork, problem analysis, and clear and persuasive communication skills. In this option, you’ll also have a chance to participate in the community-based capstone course.
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Global Power & Politics
The most urgent political problems of our time pose fundamental moral problems that require not only goodwill and commitment, but a deep understanding of the mechanisms of global power and politics. This option is designed to enable you to develop a critical understanding of the formal, informal, visible and hidden structures of power in the global age and the mechanisms that propel global power and politics.
Career experience while you learn
Every Accounting & Economics student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Paid Co-op Available
- Graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the winter and summer of year three, and winter of year four, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Explore co-op opportunities in accounting, banking, financial analysis, investment advising and related fields, applying your knowledge and building valuable workplace experience.
Research Opportunities
- Tackle real-world issues through a Community-Based Research Project, working with faculty and community organizations on topics such as short-term rentals, municipal licensing and affordable housing.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Access real-time financial and market data using Trent’s state-of-the-art Bloomberg financial terminals replicating a finance-focused work environment, preparing you for a career in the financial industry.
Study Abroad
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
Placements
- Build career-ready skills through a fourth-year field placement, completing at least 100 hours of hands-on experience with an organization.
- Gain professional experience in areas such as accounting, finance, economics, government, research, or administration.
Internships
- Gain 6 to 16 months of paid, full-time professional experience while earning academic credit, at firms such as BDO Canada LLP and Grant Thornton LLP in auditing, tax and accounting technology.
Career Paths
- Chartered Accountant
- International Trade Specialist
- Public Policy Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Stockbroker
In Their Own Words
The combination of accounting and economics makes our students highly competitive.
Dr. Byron Lew
Chair of Economics
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U 4U Math | 70-75% | 80-85% |
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition
$9,387.06
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 11,509.28
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
Explore additional funding for domestic and international students
- Maurice J. Boote Scholarship
- Robert M. Fowler Scholarship
- Robin Morris Scholarship
- William Bligh Shaw Scholarship
- William B. Common, QC, LLD Memorial Prize
- Grant Thornton Prize in Accounting
- Christopher Michael Prize
- Garnet Morris/Sun Life Prize
- Harold F. VanDusen Prize
- Kawartha Credit Union Award
- Jean McKerracher Business Administration Award
- LLF Lawyers Award