CMA Accelerated Program
The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) program provides individuals with the opportunity to apply their diverse educational and work-related experiences towards a formal credential. Bachelor of Commerce students have the freedom to structure their program with as much or as little subject specialization as required or desired.
Transfer credit for the degree is earned through the attainment of the CMA Accelerated Program through the Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia.
Upon proof of completion of the CMA Accelerated Program, students will be awarded a maximum of 21 PLAR credits. Students may earn extra academic credit for courses they have gained through Thompson Rivers University, other post-secondary institutions, or through prior learning assessment mechanisms.
Degree Requirements
- 120 credits total
- Minimum 45 credits at the upper (300 and 400) level
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- 18 credits of general education, lower or upper level credits
- 54 credits of core knowledge requirements
- 15 credits concentration requirements
- 33 credits (normally) of elective requirements
Note: Residency for this program is 15 credits of TRU-assessed coursework. The term 'residency' refers to TRU distance or campus-based courses, select TRU-OL Consortium Partner courses, or TRU-PLAR credits.
Agreement Specifics
- Type: Articulation
- Credits Awarded: 21 PLAR Credits
- Length: July 01, 2007 - July 01, 2015
- Start Date: July 01, 2007
- Fees: Standard Program Admission/Transfer Credit Assessment fees
- Miscellaneous: None
Eligibility
Graduates of the CMA Accelerated Program are eligible for the pre-assessed transfer credit if they meet the following criteria:
- Were enrolled in year one of the CMA Accelerated Program from July 01, 2007 to July 01, 2015
- Meet TRU-OL credit eligibility requirements. Provisional credit may be granted on a case-by-case basis
Total Remaining Credits to Complete TRU-OL Credential: 99 credits*
* For course registration information, please contact Student Services at 1-800-663-9711. For specific program information, email oladmissions@tru.ca.