Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting Studies

This one-year full-time or part-time program prepares students with a bachelor's degree in a non-business field for a career in accounting. The curriculum includes 30 credits. It focuses on core accounting courses and upper-level electives. Students study financial accounting, managerial accounting, data analytics, economics, and business statistics. The program can be completed on campus in New Westminster or through online, hybrid, or evening courses.

The program runs in fall, winter, and summer terms with flexible scheduling. Students must complete 15 credits at Douglas College. This includes three upper-level accounting courses. A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required. Courses can be taken part-time. Students have up to four years to finish. Work experience is not required. The program partially meets the entry requirements for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP).

Graduates can work as tax auditors, financial analysts, or controllers. Students may transfer into the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting program for further advancement. International students can apply. They can access student loans. English language requirements must be met if the degree was not in English.