Co-op Program in Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Entry Requirements
Students wishing to choose the Co-op option must enroll in COOP 1101 in the fall semester in order to compete for a work term the next summer, (for example: take COOP 1101 in September 2004 in order to compete for a Summer 2005 work term).
The prerequisites for COOP 3210 are COOP 1101, permission of the instructor, and minimum GPA of 2.7 in any five program courses. Please note that for co-op mode, you must complete your degree on an academic term, not a work term.
BBA Accounting Program Information - Kwantlen Calendar
BBA Accounting Co-op Employment
BBA Accounting Co-op students are employed with the federal and provincial governments, municipalities, private businesses, and non-profit organizations, in roles such as:
- General bookkeeping
- Accounts payable/receivable functions
- Payroll or collection activities
- Reconciliation of accounts and budget forecasting
- Preparation of month end financial reports
- Development of business plans
- Preparation of year-end corporate and personal tax returns
- Analysis and recommendations for a computerized accounting system
- Internal and external auditing
In the lower mainland - from Abbotsford to Port Coquitlam to North Vancouver to Richmond - and occasionally even out of town postings from other areas of BC. Generally, BBA Accounting students work Monday to Friday during regular business hours, however they are flexible to meet employers needs. Students can make between $10.25 and $18 per hour. Students have made less and some have made more - it's not fixed.
