Douglas College - New Westminster
Douglas College - New Westminster

700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Post-Degree Diploma - Accounting Studies

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Summary

Program Description

The Accounting Studies Post-Degree Diploma program is for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than commerce or business administration and want to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to kick start a career in accounting.

Graduates gain the skills to secure junior- to intermediate-level accounting positions in fields including financial accounting, cost accounting and financial management. Students interested in pursuing further education can transfer seamlessly into Douglas College’s Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting program, opening up doors to more senior employment opportunities.

The Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting Studies partially satisfies the entrance requirements of the Chartered Professional Accountant’s (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP).

Students whose degree is in commerce or business administration should apply for entrance into the Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting program.

Customized Two-Year Post-Degree Programs: If students want to complete two years of study and diversify their learning and experience, Douglas College offers post-degree programs consisting of two, one-year post-degree diplomas. Students apply for both programs at the same time. Students graduate with two credentials and a solid combination of experience and skills. Completion of two different one-year Post-Degree Diploma programs will also allow graduates to apply for a two-year Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

June 5, 2024

Submission deadline

March 31, 2025

Open date

October 1, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Level

1 year graduate diploma

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$19485 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books and Supplies Fees: $2,625 per year
U-Pass Fees: $368 per year
DSU Extended Health and Dental Insurance Fees: $250 per year
Temporary Medical Insurance Fees: $189 (one time)
Student Union and BCFS Fees: $152 per year