Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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At Okanagan College in Kelowna, Canada, Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Accounting programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 50,950 per total (CAD 12,300 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Accounting
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 12,300 / total
International tuition: CAD 50,950 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: okanagan.bc.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This diploma comprises twenty courses that serve as prerequisites for the CPA Professional Education program, with classes covering data processing, reporting, analysis, business law and management topics, giving students a grounding in core accounting coursework ahead of further professional certification steps.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Okanagan College's Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting requires the successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree, plus prior completion of BUAD 130, or both BUAD 111 and BUAD 121, or an equivalent, at a minimum grade of 60 per cent. English is met by English 12 at a minimum of 50 per cent or an approved alternative, and mathematics by a minimum of 50 per cent in one of the standard Grade 11 math courses or the equivalent Adult Basic Education course. No IELTS, TOEFL or other standardised language-test score is published; instead, the program strongly recommends a WES (World Education Services) credential evaluation for applicants whose bachelor's degree is from outside Canada. A personal laptop is required, and applicants should be comfortable with financial formulas and Microsoft Excel before starting.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes published by Okanagan College for this program: September 2026 (Kelowna). Campus availability differs by intake and the program page shows which are still open.
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants: there is no fixed closing date. For a Fall intake the College starts taking applications at 8:30 a.m. on October's first weekday of the preceding year, and for a Winter intake at 8:30 a.m. on February's first weekday of the preceding year, then keeps accepting them until the seats are gone - so apply early. Apply through EducationPlannerBC; the fee is $30 CAD. International applicants: no closing date is published for this program specifically. The college-wide academic deadlines are 31 October for a January start (transcripts, English proof and deposit by 15 November) and 28 February for the May or July sessions (by 31 March); for a September start the College asks international applicants to apply as early as possible and before 15 May for the best choice of programs and courses. The international application fee is $100 CAD.

About Okanagan College

Type: College
Founded: 1963
Students: 15,900
Programs: 144
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma award?

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

How long does Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 50,950 per total (CAD 12,300 per total for local students).

Can Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma be studied online?

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

What language is Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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