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Business Administration, Diploma - Accounting Option

Your pathway to business education. ܼŲͼ can prepare you for a career within business or government in an accounting capacity.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Business

Length

2 years

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Prepare for a career in accounting

Start in September, January or May

You'll develop the background and knowledge to enter business or government in an accounting capacity. With your accounting diploma from ܼŲͼ, you can expect to be employed as an accounting technician or auditor, or in related positions in the accounting field. You can also continue to work towards your designation with theBachelor of Business Administration.

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CPA Prerequisites

ܼŲͼ offers all of the courses required to enter the(CPA) Program. Please book an appointment with anAcademic AdvisorǰProgram Leaderto see how the diploma works with your CPA program needs. Don't have a Degree? Complete ܼŲͼ’sBBA Accounting Degreewhich includes all the prerequisite courses.

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Information Sessions

The School of Business Information Sessions are a great way to learn more about a program and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.

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Who can I contact if I want more information?

DzԳٲbusiness@camosun.ca

International students please contact International Admissions

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

What to expect

Theprogram consists of 20courseswhich can be completed in approximately twoyears if taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.

Year 1

In the first year, you’ll work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, economics, and marketing. Exit the program after your first year with a Certificate in Business Administration or continue on to year 2.

Year 2

In your second year, you'll work through management accounting, financial accounting, and corporate finance courses. Exit the program after Year 2 with a Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option.

Co-operative Education Option

Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.

To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete

  • Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulativeof 3.0 (C+), and
  • the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course

Learn more about the Co-op Education program

Co-op Education

International students

Under Canadian Immigration Law, as an international student you are eligible to participate in co-operative education and you can legally work in Canada during specified work terms. TheWork Permit Checklist for international studentswill assist in planning your participation in co-operative education.

A rewarding career

Financial auditors and accountants in BC*of$72,996depending on employer and seniority.

*2022 Job Bank Wage data

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Business Administration, Diploma - Accounting Option

$7,310 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)

Business Administration, Diploma - Accounting Option, Internship designation

$8,130 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)

Business Administration, Diploma - Accounting Option, Co-op designation

$8,821 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission Requirements

One of:

  • C+ inEnglish 12
  • C inEnglish 12 ܼŲͼ Alternative

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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    Program participation requirements

    • Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,MATH 073,MATH 077, MATH 137,or “C+” inMATH 072,MATH 075, or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete ܼŲͼ’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.

      Our teaching staff

      ܼŲͼ is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.

      Contact Us

      Faculty/staff profile

      Martha Thomas

      Martha Okot Thomas

      Department Chair

      thomasm@camosun.ca
      250-370-4153
      Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

      Faculty/staff profile

      Keri Norrie Instructor, Accounting & Finance

      Keri Norrie

      Program Leader

      norriek@camosun.ca
      250-370-4175
      Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

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      Learn more

      For more details, including courses, please see the Program Outline.

      Contact information

      School of Business

      Campus location

      Centre for Business & Access Building (CBA) 249

      Location link

      Interurban Campus

      250–370–4565

      business@camosun.ca


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