Domestic students
$12,284
total program cost
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting
Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma Diplomas offer practical, career-focused training and are usually completed in one to two years. They help you gain technical and workplace skills that are in demand across many industries.
Delivery mode
On-campus All classes take place in-person at one of our campuses.
Time commitment
Full-Time You take a regular course load and move through the program at the standard pace. Expect to study most weekdays. Part-Time You take fewer courses at once and progress more slowly. This option offers more flexibility for work or personal commitments.
Duration
2 years
Program codes
- Code: BUPBDA
Cost
$12,284 total program cost Domestic students: $12,284 total program cost $50,950 total program cost International students: $50,950 total program cost
Location
- Kelowna Full program offered in Kelowna
Available for
- Domestic students
- International students
Program features
TBD
Program overview
About the program
The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting offers the foundational accounting classes required to enter the Chartered Professional Accountants Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Courses in this program give you that extra edge of accounting knowledge to complement your previous education and experience. You can expect classes to include knowledge related to processing, analyzing, and reporting accounting data, as well as business law and management.
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This accelerated program is structured to meet CPA requirements for an accounting major and equip students with job-ready accounting skills in an accelerated format, allowing completion in as little as three semesters. It is designed for individuals who already hold a degree.
Admission and program requirements
Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor Degree. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm that their Bachelor Degree satisfies the degree prerequisite of the CPA Professional Education Program.
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Completion of BUAD 130, or BUAD 111 and BUAD 121, or equivalent – with a minimum 60% grade.
English and Math requirements
- English 12 with 50% or alternatives.
- Math Requirement:
- a minimum of 50% in any of:
- Pre-calculus Grade 11
- Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11
- Principles of Mathematics 11
- Applications of Mathematics 11
- Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11
- Apprenticeship Mathematics 11
- Adult Basic Education MATH 011
- Adult Basic Education MATH 080
- Adult Basic Education MATH 084 and MATH 085
- Adult Basic Education IALG 011
A WES evaluation is strongly recommended for International degrees and may be requested.
Program requirements
A personal laptop is required. See the program for computer specifications.
Recommended for Success
If more than five years have passed since completing the financial accounting prerequisite course, students are encouraged to review the material or consider retaking the accounting courses. This program requires use of financial formulas and Microsoft Excel, students entering the program should be comfortable with this.
A minimum of 11 courses of the program must be completed through OC.
Tuition and fees
- Domestic students: $12,284 total program cost
- International students: $50,950 total program cost
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Fees include all mandatory fees: Activity fee, Health & Dental, Student Association fee, Education Technology fee, Development fee.
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Depending on the campus and the courses selected, fees may vary.
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Check if this program is student loan eligible. View Financial Aid and Awards
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.