Business Administration, Diploma - Accounting Option

Your pathway to business education. Camosun 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

Information Sessions

The School of Business information sessions are a great way to learn more about our programs and to get your questions answered by faculty
Scheduled Sessions

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 Camosun, 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 the Bachelor of Business Administration.

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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 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.

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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.

Missed the live Information session?

If you missed the live session we've got you covered. Download the Information Session PDF.

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.

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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

The program consists of 20 courses which can be completed in approximately two years 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! A Co-op work term is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field while enrolled in your academic program. 

When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will be joining a growing number of students who choose the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied classroom learning to life.

Co-operative education is a learner-centered model that empowers you, the student, to direct your own learning and to make a valuable contribution in the workplace. Your learning will be guided and supported by both your employer and the School with a faculty member from your program assigned to coach, monitor, and evaluate your work term development.

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 cumulative GPA of 3.0 (C+), and
  • the workshop series CDEV-WPS

Talk to your Co-op & Internship Coordinator, or login to the Co-op and Career Portal to book a Co-op Information Appointment with an Employment Facilitator to get more information. Connect with your Academic Advisor to plan your program and how co-operative education can fit. 

Together you determine what timeline is most appropriate for you to take the mandatory Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course before your first work term.

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.

A rewarding career

Financial auditors and accountants in BC earn a median annual salary* of $60,000 depending on employer and seniority.

*2018 Job Bank Wage data

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Business Administration, Diploma - Accounting Option

$7,171 (domestic)
$31,780 (international)

Business Administration, Diploma - Accounting Option, Internship designation 

$7,974 (domestic)
$33,415 (international)

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

$8,651 (domestic)
$35,050 (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 

Curriculum & courses

Admission Requirements

One of:

  • C+ in English 12 
  • C in English 12 Camosun 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.

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

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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+” in MATH 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 Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.

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.

 

Contact Us

Faculty/staff profile

Martha Thomas

Martha Okot Thomas

Department Chair

thomasm@camosun.ca
250-370-4153
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

 

Admissions Questions:

Domestic students

International students