Accounting & Economics
The unique combination of core economics and accounting courses in this degree will expand your understanding of the macroeconomy and financial markets while specializing your skillset in accounting, giving you the opportunity to customize your education to best suit your future career or academic pursuits.
In this program, students graduate as confident, well-informed economic experts with real-life skills and experience, and the accounting knowledge to enter the Chartered Professional Accounting Education Program (CPA PEP) directly after graduation.
Interested in the specific intersection of accounting and economics? This tailored joint major allows you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in two distinct areas of business
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Accounting & Economics co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you 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.
Traditionally there are 3 separate co-op work terms of paid employment, each 4 months long, minimum35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at your organization. With the Accounting co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an 8-month opportunity with one employer.
- Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience in the field through the coop stream, giving you a distinct career advantage through hands-on practice honing your knowledge and skills
- Build a specialized and résumé boosting skillset through placement opportunities while delving into diverse business knowledge, making you a competitive candidate for future employers
- Prepare for your CPA designation or springboard into an M.B.A
- Network with industry experts and organizations through program-led events
- Travel the world and take your degree abroad, studying global markets and local economics from a new perspective
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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
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
- One of MDM4U, MHF4U, or MCV4U
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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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.
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.
- Accounting
- Banking
- Financial Analysis
- Investment Advising