Laurentian University Honours Bachelor of Commerce

Laurentian University (LU) offers an online Honours Bachelor of Commerce (H.B.Com) program through a partnership with CGA-Canada.

The program will suit students without an undergraduate degree who are interested in developing a strong foundation of contemporary core business and management skills while pursuing their CGA studies.

This 120-credit honours university degree provides a solid grounding in business administration and is available nationally and internationally. The LU program satisfies the degree requirement for certification as a CGA and is fully integrated with the CGA program of studies. Students can complete the degree concurrent with CGA studies in an additional five terms of part-time study.

Laurentian University is a bilingual institution based in Sudbury, Ontario. Its reputation for innovative delivery of distance education programs is just one component of its larger commitment to academic excellence, superior student services, and an effective and exciting learning environment. The innovative technologies provided by Laurentian University give students the advantage of both independent study and interactive learning.

Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted into the H.B. Com program, students must have completed CGA Foundation studies or a CGA deemed equivalent program of studies. Students may apply for admission upon completion of the foundation studies or upon completion of some or all of the CGA advanced studies.

For more information about the online H.B.Com, including program requirements and application forms, visit www.cga.laurentian.ca

Laurentian University, MBA

Laurentian University's 60-credit online Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been developed for online delivery in partnership with CGA-Canada. It is designed for CGAs and senior students in the CGA program who want to further their career with the powerful combination of a CGA designation and an MBA degree.

Approved by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS), this English-language program is based on the well-established and recognized on-campus MBA that Laurentian has offered for over 20 years. The CGA MBA has no on-campus requirement - this gives students maximum flexibility to complete coursework wherever and whenever they choose.

CGAs are eligible for advanced standing in the MBA program and qualified students in the CGA program are able to work on their MBA and CGA designation concurrently. The design of the MBA program recognizes the learning that takes place through experience in business and through academic or CGA studies - in this program, there is no need to repeat concepts already mastered. The focus is on the business topics and skills that motivated accountants need: organizational behaviour, marketing, operations, research, and strategy. Electives, including advanced courses for individuals with a business undergraduate degree, accommodate a wide range of student interests and backgrounds.

In addition to the key educational components that shape the foundation of the MBA, the program promotes teamwork and builds the leadership skills necessary to succeed in today's competitive business environments. Web-based course delivery encourages independent study and interactive learning, and knowledgeable faculty foster a progressive learning environment in which students are able to closely interact with both their instructors and an extensive network of management peers.

The unique partnership between CGA and Laurentian provides a great benefit to CGAs and students - access to an MBA that costs under $10,000 and can be completed in 15 months - or on a more flexible schedule.

For more information about the online MBA for CGAs and senior students in the CGA program, including program requirements and application forms, visit. www.cga.laurentian.ca