Business Administration Diploma: Accounting Major, 2-year

This diploma program prepares you to earn a living as an accountant. You will study financial and managerial accounting procedures and theory, law, finance and decision-making. Graduates are qualified for financial positions in a range of settings: accounting firms, various levels of government, financial institutions, manufacturing and merchandising industries, and service organizations including the not-for-profit sector. Accounting backgrounds are also useful for students who prefer to move directly into managerial or entrepreneurial positions.

Studies focus on developing skills and educational requirements for a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Admission Requirements:

High school diploma with a minimum of 50% in:

• English 30-1 or English 30-2
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the admissions section of the website.

Note: Students will be required to contact the academic advisor to discuss the selection and availability of elective courses.

Graduation Requirements:

Students completing the requirements with a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) will be awarded a Business Administration: Accounting major diploma.

Timetabling restrictions may not allow students to choose from all the possible electives.

Transferability:

The Business Department strives to award maximum transferability to Business students from other colleges. Completion of the first year of Business Administration from other post-secondary institutions may be accepted as credit towards the first year of the Accounting Major. Transfer credit will be granted for each course transferable to the Business Administration Accounting major if the grade achieved is at least a C or its equivalent. Contact the Enrolment Specialist if you would like assistance requesting transfer credit approval.

Opportunities for Further Study:

Athabasca University

• Bachelor of Commerce - 4 year
• Bachelor of Management - 3 year

NAIT

• Bachelor of Business Administration - 3 year

Okanagan College

• Bachelor of Business Administration

University of Lethbridge

• Post-diploma Bachelor of Management

University of Saskatchewan, Edwards School of Business

• Bachelor of Commerce

For all other transferability options contact the Academic Advisor. Students wishing to transfer to another institution must ensure that they meet the admission requirements of that institution (i.e. minimum GPA).

Career Designations:

The following professional associations grant academic credit for first and second year courses:

• Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA)
• Credit Union Institute of Canada (CUIC)
• Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC)
• Institute of Canadian Bankers (ICB)
• Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CB)