Accounting – Post Graduate Diploma
Program Details
Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Overview
Program Summary
The Selkirk College Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting program is a post-graduate level program ideal for those pursuing the Canadian Professional Accountants (CPA) designation.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- explain terms, concepts, and theories relevant to Canadian business.
- demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills.
- apply problem solving skills.
- communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholders.
- demonstrate developing collaborative skills.
- outline the importance of ethical and professional behaviour.
- demonstrate developing business skills.
- apply numerical analysis and calculation to business related operations.
- demonstrate literacy skills required in the Canadian business environment.
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants must meet the following Post-Graduate Accounting requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or English-speaking institution from another country, or equivalent training and experience.
- English Studies 12 with a minimum of 67% or higher
- For International Applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score with no band below 6.0, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests.
- Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 11 with a minimum of 67% or higher (or equivalent)
Additional Requirements
Before an applicant’s file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions Department:
- completed application form
- appropriate official transcripts and proof of
- English proficiency for international applicants.
The deadline for receiving required documentation is stated in the student’s admissions letter.
Students are required to complete an orientation at the beginning of the program.
This program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
Graduation and Promotion
In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
Program Courses
Required First Year Courses
Required Second Year Courses
| BUS452 | Financial Management | 3.00 | 45 |
| BUS453 | Principles of Income Tax I | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS454 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3.00 | 75 |
| BUS455 | Corporate Finance | 3.00 | 45 |
| BUS457 | Income Tax II | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS459 | Auditing & Assurance | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS491 | Intermediate Management Accounting | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS492 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS494 | Advanced Management Accounting | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS495 | Performance Management | 3.00 | 45 |
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