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Diploma in Accounting (Co-operative Education)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Accounting and Financial Management professionals are the backbone of any organization and Langara grads are ready to meet that challenge. The BBA Accounting Concentration includes the requirements needed to maximize exemptions for the CPA BC 'CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)'. In addition, business and general education courses are incorporated to ensure graduates receive a well-rounded business education, with an emphasis on business decision-making and analysis, strategic management, and teamwork.

The Financial Management Diploma offers students who are not planning on pursuing a CPA designation the flexibility to choose electives from other business areas and/or non-business courses.

Students interested in Accounting should apply to the BBA program through the School of Management and then select Accounting as their concentration.

Credentials Offered:

Bachelor of Business Administration

Accounting Diploma

Financial Management Diploma

Langara School of Management

The Langara School of Management is pleased to be able to deliver Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) and Diploma programs that provide a strong business foundation as well as specialization in a variety of business fields. If you are committed to gaining an excellent business education, we encourage you to discover what the Langara School of Management has to offer.

The School of Management program areas:

Accounting

Business Management

Financial Management

Financial Services

International Business Management

Marketing Management

First-Year Entry

By applying to the School of Management BBA programs and entering in year 1, you have the option of completing a BBA Degree, exiting after two years with a diploma, or earning both the BBA and a diploma. All our programs offer Co-operative Education options.

Third-Year Entry

Students with previous business education may enter the School of Management BBA programs in year 3. Some bridging courses may be required. Please contact the School of Management for details.

The objective of this two-year diploma program is to prepare for careers in accounting. The curriculum includes a mix of business and academic courses that provide students with both the practical skills required in accounting and proficiency in business decision-making and analysis.

Graduates of this program who meet the minimum academic entrance requirements will:

Be able to ladder into the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, and

Meet the prerequisite requirements for the CPA Canada Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance (ACAF).

Students who wish to participate in this option must maintain above-average academic standing and demonstrate potential for success in their chosen professional field.

One four-month work term (a minimum of 420 hours) must be completed for a co-op designated diploma. Employers provide co-op instructors with job descriptions to be posted. Students submit their resumes via the co-op instructors who will submit the package to the employer and arrange job interviews. Students are strongly encouraged to start building their professional network and be an active participant in self-marketing in order to source their co-op work placement.

Employers make the hiring decisions and establish the working conditions, salary and benefits. The co-operative education option has proven to be of great benefit to students. Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge, to develop skills in a practical work setting, and to gain related experience before commencing their professional careers.

Which department am I in?

Langara School of Management

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$21,051.03 (US$ 15,148) per year
Rate (Effective September 1, 2023): CAN $637.91 per credit

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2025

Venue

Langara College

100 West 49th Avenue,

VANCOUVER,

British Columbia (BC),

V5Y 2Z6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have a BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent).

Admission Requirements

To be admitted and participate in the co-operative education option, students must:

Be enrolled in three or more program courses (minimum nine credits), not including EXPE 2300 (formerly BUSM 2300/COOP 2300);

Achieve and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.6 in each term;

Successfully complete an employability assessment interview with a Co-op instructor; and

Complete EXPE 2300 (formerly BUSM 2300/COOP 2300) with a minimum 'C' grade.

English Language Requirements

  • A minimum 70% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, or Literary Studies 12;
  • Langara English Test (LET) with a score of 3;
  • An 'S' grade in ENGL 1107 or 1110; or a minimum 'C' grade in ENGL 1120;
  • A minimum 'C-' grade in an English (Post-Secondary Transfer) course;
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an English-speaking country completed at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English;
  • IB English A (HL or SL) or IB English Literature and Performance (SL) with a score of 3;
  • AP English Literature and Composition or AP English Language and Composition with a score of 2; or
  • A minimum 'C' grade in GCSE O-Level English, GCSE English Language B
  • English Language Proficiency

    • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level IV (LEAP 8);
    • Language Proficiency Index (LPI) with a score of 26;
    • IELTS Academic 6.5 (No Band Lower Than 6.0);
    • Duolingo English Test with a score of 110;
    • TOEFL (IBT) with an overall score of 88, a writing score of 20, a reading score of 20, a listening score of 20, and a speaking score of 20; or
    • CAEL with an overall score of 70 (no band lower than 60).

    *There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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