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Accounting Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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British Columbia Institute of Technology offers Accounting Diploma, a diploma in Accounting programme in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 43,624 per total (CAD 11,400 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Accounting
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 11,400 / total
International tuition: CAD 43,624 / total

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Accounting Diploma lays the foundation for a successful career in business and accounting. Benefit from experienced industry instructors and gain valuable insights into how accounting is the backbone of businesses. In just two years, this highly experiential program will prepare you to step into a corporate office or head back into the classroom to complete your bachelor’s degree.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission sits in BCIT's Category 2 English band, met by English Studies 12 at 67% or equivalent, or by Category 2 international scores (IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band under 5.5, TOEFL iBT 86 with no section under 20, PTE Academic 60 with no skill under 60, or Duolingo 120 with no integrated subscore under 95) per BCIT's institution-wide English Language Proficiency page. The program also requires one of Pre-Calculus 11 at 67%, Foundations of Mathematics 11 at 67%, or another acceptable BC/Yukon-equivalent math course. Applicants who meet all entrance requirements are accepted on a first-qualified basis as long as space remains in the intake; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a seat. While not mandatory, BCIT recommends applicants with a weaker math background complete OPMT 0199 or OPMT 0023 first, since the program page states that strong mathematical skills are required for success. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and an intake can fill before its published deadline.

Application Details

Start Date: September each year — this program runs a single intake a year.
Application Deadline: September entry only — this program has no January or April intake. Applications open 1 October (9:00 am PT) and close 11:59 pm PT on 1 September for domestic applicants and 2 July for international applicants; a date falling on a weekend moves to the next business day. The September 2026 intake is now closed to new applications — applications for re-admission and direct entry are still accepted — and applications for September 2027 open on 1 October 2026.

About British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Type: Institute of Technology
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1964
Students: 44,000
Programs: 413
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Accounting Diploma award?

British Columbia Institute of Technology awards a Diploma in the field of Accounting on completion of this programme.

How long does Accounting Diploma take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Accounting Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 43,624 per total (CAD 11,400 per total for local students).

Can Accounting Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at British Columbia Institute of Technology.

What language is Accounting Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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