Business Administration, Post Degree Diploma - Accounting Option

Program at a glance

Credential

Post-Degree Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Business

Length

1 or 2 years

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Prepare for a career in accounting

Start in September, January or May

If you're pursuing a professional accounting designation or want to take specific accounting courses, Camosun is the right choice! You'll gain a solid background and knowledge in accounting to enter business or government.

CPA Prerequisites

Camosun offers all of the courses required to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program. Please book an appointment with an Academic Advisor or Program Leader to see how the Post-Degree Diploma works with your CPA program needs. Don't have a Degree? Complete Camosun’s BBA Accounting Degree which includes all the prerequisite courses.

Find out more about upcoming accounting networking and information sessions occurring at Camosun, including CPA events.

CPA2B

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?
Contact business@camosun.ca
International students please contact International Admissions

What you'll learn

Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.

Program outline

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

Program outline

What to expect

The program consists of 15 courses which can be completed in approximately one year if taken on a full-time basis and starting in the Winter term. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.

Program courses

You'll work through financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and finance courses and be prepared to enter business or government in an accounting capacity.

Co-op 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) courses, with a cumulative GPA of 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. The Work Permit Checklist for international students will assist in planning your participation in co-operative education.

Tuition and fees

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

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program

Business Administration, Post Degree Diploma - Accounting Option

$6,200 (domestic)
$26,990 (international)

Business Administration, Post Degree Diploma - Accounting Option, Cooperative Education designation

$6,906 (domestic)
$29,270 (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+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

One of:

C in Math 11
C in MATH 077
C in MATH 137
C+ in MATH 072
C+ in MATH 075
C+ in MATH 135

And all of:

Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

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.

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

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Note: Students who have already completed some course work at a professional institute or another post-secondary institution should submit official transcripts to be assessed for transfer credit.

Need help applying?

Find out more on How to Apply or speak to an Admissions Advisor.

Don't have a bachelor's degree?

Camosun offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree program with majors in Accounting, Human Resource Management & Leadership and Marketing.

Our teaching staff

Camosun College 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.