International Master of Accountancy (IMAcc)

The next available entry point is August 2009.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

The International Master of Accountancy program is specifically designed to provide international students with a broad background in all aspects of North American accounting with an emphasis on managerial accounting and information systems.

Our IMAcc is ideal for students who have not completed any previous studies with English as the language of instruction and who have studied accounting outside of North America.

The program is a professional program that uses a variety of teaching approaches including cases and business-based projects.

All aspects of professional communication are strongly emphasized: writing, speaking, listening, and reading.

We believe the graduate experience provides the breadth, depth, and professional attitudes that will be needed by the accounting profession in the future, and enhances the career prospects for graduates.

The program is a lock-step program that includes: an intensive English language study program, a transition term, and two academic terms. Each of these required terms increases students' skills and prepares them for subsequent terms.

There is also an internship option for IMAcc students to work in Canada for a four-month work term following the completion of their academic courses.

The program encourages the development of critical thinking, analytic and communication skills. It is intended to enhance the ability of students to adapt and respond to a complex changing business environment and to develop a professional attitude, with sensitivity to related ethical questions.

The overall objective is to provide a strong academic grounding that will support and encourage the expansion of knowledge for both the individual and the profession over the long term.