Accounting at Algoma
Yes — accounting is a direct-entry program at Algoma University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Business Administration – Accounting (BBA 4 year)
70%OUAC JDDCo-op available
Prerequisites
- ENG4U
- Two 4U/M math courses (Data Management recommended)
- Three other 4U/M courses
- 70% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
- Alternative Offers
- If you are not eligible for the Bachelor of Business Administration, you may be given an alternative offer to the Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics, or the Bachelor of Arts in Accounting.
What to watch for
Accounting is direct entry two ways: as a BBA stream (JDD, 70%+; JDH at Brampton) or as a 3-year BA (JAA, 65%+). Algoma has three campuses — Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins — and publishes separate OUAC codes for Brampton. Check the code's campus before you apply; the Brampton versions carry '(Brampton)' in the name.
Accounting at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- BrockDirect entry83–87%
- CarletonDirect entry80%
- GuelphDirect entry80–86%
- Lakeheadvia Business (ATT)70%
- LaurentianDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Economics (UZE)80–83%
- McMastervia Business I83–90%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Business Administration (PBA)70%
- Ontario TechDirect entry70–73%
- Queen'sDirect entry87%
- TMUDirect entry80–85%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Commerce & Management (TMG)83–87%
- U of T (Scarborough)via Management83–90%
- U of T (St. George)via Rotman Commerce83–90%
- WaterlooDirect entry83–87%
- Westernvia DAN Management & Organizational Studies (ED)83–87%
- Windsorvia Business Administration (NC)73–78%
- Yorkvia Commerce (BCom) (YFB)80–83%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Algoma’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.