Bachelor in Not-for-profit and Public Sector Accounting (Concentration)

At Douglas College, tuition comes to 20,000 CAD per year.

Mastering the intricacies of restricted funds, endowments, and specialized public sector budgeting moves beyond standard corporate finance, positioning you at the intersection of mission-driven work and fiscal responsibility. This concentration is designed for students already pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration who want to pivot their accounting expertise toward the non-profit and public sectors—industries that, in British Columbia alone, account for over half a million jobs.

By choosing this path, you gain the technical skills to navigate the unique governance and oversight challenges inherent in charities, municipal governments, research corporations, and crown corporations. You will not only learn to prepare complex fund accounting statements but also engage with the broader policy frameworks that dictate how public resources are managed and evaluated.

Strategic Career Alignment

• Direct Industry Impact: Develop specialized knowledge directly applicable to the 379,000+ individuals working within B.C.'s non-profit sector.
• Dual Focus: Combine technical accounting rigor with public policy and administration to prepare for roles in universities, professional bodies, and public-private partnerships.
• Professional Flexibility: Gain the specific financial literacy required to move between government agencies and non-profit organizational leadership.