Business Administration - Accounting Major Diploma

This two-year, four-term diploma from Bow Valley College's Chiu School of Business builds broad business knowledge alongside accounting-specific technical skills. Students study financial and managerial accounting, taxation, and core business fundamentals while developing workplace-ready soft skills for roles in accounting and finance. The program is recognized for transfer credit toward the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) program, letting graduates apply completed coursework toward the CPA Professional Education Program. Courses are delivered in a mix of in-person and online formats, with some courses requiring in-person midterms or final exams at an approved invigilation site. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles such as accounting clerk, bookkeeper, accounts payable or receivable administrator, and junior accountant. The diploma runs on a Fall, Winter, and Spring intake cycle, with places open to both domestic and international students.