Accounting – Postgraduate Diploma
Program Details
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Overview
Program Summary
The Selkirk College Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Program is a postgraduate-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 Postgraduate Accounting requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum 60% CGPA) 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
First Year Courses
| BUS340 | Financial Accounting I | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS341 | Financial Accounting II | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS350 | Management Accounting | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS351 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3.00 | 75 |
| BUS369 | Accounting Information Systems | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS370 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 | 60 |
| BUS372 | Commercial Law | 3.00 | 60 |
| ECON106 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3.00 | 60 |
| ECON107 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3.00 | 60 |
| STAT105 | Introduction To Statistics | 3.00 | 75 |
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 and 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 |
Elective Option
| ADMN399 | Directed Studies Business | 3.00 | 105 |
| COOP101 | Business Co-op Work-term I | 6.00 | |
Note:
ADMN 399 Directed Studies (3) can be used as an elective to replace any 2nd year course except BUS 495 Performance Management, although this may impact one’s articulation into the CPA Prep program, which students should consider.
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term (worth 6 credits) can replace any 2nd year course except BUS 495 Performance Management. In this option the net increase in program credits is three
Because each of ADMN 399 and COOP 101 can be taken as electives or additives to the program, the final credit count can be as high as 66 credits.
Students who have successfully completed BUS 343 prior to Fall 2023 Should also complete TWC 164 to achieve full program credits.
Students who have successfully passed BUS 343 may not take BUS 340 or BUS 341 for further credit.
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