Algonquin College

Accounting

Ottawa, CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose Algonquin College

  • Over 200 programs including degrees, diplomas, and certificates
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit eligible programs available
  • Support services for international students from pre-arrival to graduation
  • Online programs available for remote study
  • Co-op opportunities in many programs for paid work experience

About Accounting

Tuition is Fees for part-time programs are charged on a course-by-course basis and are published on each individual course page. International students should visit algonquincollege.com/online/international for information related to international online students an.

This program focuses on bookkeeping and accounting skills for entry-level roles. Students learn financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and compliance filings. Training includes using accounting software and spreadsheet applications. The curriculum emphasizes practical application in real-world scenarios.

Part-time delivery with no standard schedule. Four-year completion limit. Courses are taken on a course-by-course basis. No co-op or practicum mentioned.

Graduates enter roles such as accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, bookkeeper, or general accounting clerk.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature student status. English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). International students need IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT overall 80 with at least 20 in each section, or Duolingo overall 110 with no score below 95.

Online, part-time, duration not specified beyond four-year completion limit.

About Algonquin College

Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada, is a publicly funded English-language college founded in 1967 that serves about 21,000 students, including roughly 3,000 international learners. The college provides more than 300 programs across business, media and design, health and community studies, hospitality and tourism, technology and trades, and more. With multiple campuses in the Ottawa region, Algonquin combines applied learning with a broad program portfolio to meet diverse career goals.

Algonquin is known for experiential learning, offering co-ops, internships and industry partnerships that place classroom knowledge into real-world contexts. Industry-aligned curriculum, simulation labs and applied research projects give students practical experience valued by employers. The college also emphasizes innovation and sustainability, integrating green practices across facilities and programming to reflect current industry standards.

International students benefit from targeted supports, orientation services and career resources designed to ease transition and enhance employability in Canada and beyond. Ottawa’s bilingual, multicultural environment and proximity to government and tech employers provide additional opportunities for networking and work experience. Prospective students seeking hands-on training, clear career pathways and a supportive campus in Canada’s capital will find Algonquin offers practical programs and strong industry connections.

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