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Diploma in Business - Accounting (Online)

Centennial College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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At Centennial College in Toronto, Canada, Diploma in Business - Accounting (Online) is offered as a diploma in Accounting programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,005 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Accounting
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,005 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: centennialcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year online Ontario College Diploma teaches the basics of accounting through a curriculum focused on building employable financial skills. Students cover financial and managerial accounting alongside industry-standard accounting software, including QuickBooks and Sage ACCPAC ERP, and develop workplace communication skills needed in accounting and finance roles. Faculty combine academic accounting backgrounds with business experience, and the program emphasizes practical, employable skills intended to ease the transition from study to the accounting workplace. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles such as accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable administrator, and bookkeeping assistant in a range of industries, and the diploma provides a foundation for further study toward more advanced accounting or business credentials.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature-applicant status at 19 or older, plus Grade 12 English at the College (C) or University (U) level or equivalent, or a pass on Centennial's English Admission Test, and Grade 11 Mathematics (College, Mixed or University preparation) or Grade 12 Mathematics (College or University preparation) or equivalent, or a pass on Centennial's Business Math Skills Assessment. English-language proficiency follows Centennial's institution-wide certificate/diploma scale: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading at least 16, Writing at least 23), PTE Academic 51 or above, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo 105–114.

Application Details

Start Date: January and May

About Centennial College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1966
Students: 34,000
Programs: 187
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Business - Accounting (Online) award?

Centennial College awards a Diploma in the field of Accounting on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Business - Accounting (Online) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Business - Accounting (Online) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 18,005 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Business - Accounting (Online) be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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