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Diploma in Accounting - Business

Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Durham College offers Diploma in Accounting - Business, a diploma in Business Administration programme in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The diploma covers the principles and practice behind accounting work, including measuring what a business does, converting that activity into financial statements and reports, and passing the results on to decision-makers. Coursework builds foundational knowledge and practical skill applicable to public accounting, corporate finance, and work in the non-profit or government sector.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status, plus Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U); post-secondary English and mathematics courses are accepted as alternatives. No minimum admission average is stated for this diploma. English-language proficiency follows Durham College's institution-wide policy for certificate, diploma, advanced-diploma and graduate-certificate programs: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, PTE Academic 53 overall with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall with no section below 60, or Duolingo English Test 110 or higher; a Grade 12 English credit, post-secondary English course, GED, CAEC or a successful pre-admission assessment also satisfies it, and Durham offers pre-admission assessment testing to domestic applicants aged 19 or over who lack a required credit. Year 1 can begin in September or January; a January start completes semesters 1-2 by August, then moves straight into Year 2, Semester 3 that September.

Application Details

Start Date: Two intakes a year - September and January. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026 and 11 January 2027.
Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry and 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start and 1 October for a January start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1967
Students: 13,000
Programs: 156
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Accounting - Business award?

Durham College awards a Diploma in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Accounting - Business take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Accounting - Business cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Accounting - Business be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Diploma in Accounting - Business taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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