The Department of Accounting and Business Analytics

The Department of Accounting and Business Analytics is one of four departments in the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

In accounting, we offer undergraduate courses that form the basis for an accounting major, with many graduates who pursue careers in professional accounting. We also offer a strong PhD program in accounting.

In business analytics, we offer core and elective undergraduate courses in business statistics, operations, management, and management information systems, which form the basis for majors in business technology management and operations management. At the master's level, we offer MBA courses that support a concentration in business analytics. At the PhD level, we offer a specialization in operations and information systems.

Department Announcements 

NEW Course: BUS 488, LEC X50 - Voices and Perspectives in Data Collection and Usage

When:  Winter 2025, Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM     

Instructor: Kyle Napier and Victor Silva

Description: This course will focus on the importance of knowing how data was collected and the limitations of the data collection process. The principles of ownership, control, access, and possession of data will be defined and discussed. The course will explore Indigenous business case studies, understanding and mitigating bias, critical analysis of whose voices get amplified, and whose don't, and voices from a variety of authors, in the context of business analytics.

Prerequisites: Open to Year 3 or higher BCom students and others by permission of the department. Students in other faculties that have taken an introductory statistics course and have an interest in or experience with business may reach out to busaba@ualberta.ca for registration access