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.
1. General
a) Applicants must submit a completed application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts, application package) to the Registrar’s Office.
b) Entry to the Program may be made at the commencement of the Fall, Winter, or Spring semesters. However, normal entry is at the beginning of the Fall semester. The progression of courses may be different dependent on which semester the student commences studies.
c) Where space permits students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the Fall and Winter semesters, and first week of the Spring semester. Admission beyond this point will only be possible with the approval of the instructor(s) and School Chair.
d) Entry may be limited by prerequisites, space limitations and/or completion of preadmission assessment. International entry may be limited where international student enrolment targets or limits have been met.
e) Accepted applicants may be placed in particular classes and/or sections by the School Chair or designate.
f) No class or section switches will be permitted after the first week of the Fall, Winter or Spring semester. All class or section switches require the approval of the School Chair or designate.
g) Students admitted to a specific program will be given preferred access to that program’s courses.
2. Part-time Study
a) The Program encourages and supports part-time study. Special consideration is given to integrating part-time students into the program. However, only full-time students are eligible for Co-op work term experiences.
b) Subject to space limitations and prerequisites, students who wish to take fewer than the maximum number of courses in any semester may do so.
c) International students are responsible to determine whether part-time studies will affect one’s student permit, ability to work and future in Canada post-graduation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. The application deadline for Fall intake is June 30, for Winter intake is October 30, and for Spring intake is February 28. Late applications will be admitted where space permits and on the discretion of the School Chair/School Dean.
Graduation and Promotion
CO-OP EDUCATION
This program is eligible for co-op education opportunities. Details under Program Specific Regulations.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
1. Two (2) failures in a non-elective course is cause for withdrawal from the program. A third attempt at a course may be made at the discretion of the School Chair or designate.
2. To be promoted in good standing, a student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00.
3. Early Entry students must complete upgrade courses before registering for their third semester, or receive prior approval from the School Chair or designate.
4. To be qualified for automatic admission into a course which stipulates a prerequisite, a minimum grade of “C” or better must be achieved in the prerequisite course, unless the course concerned requires a higher grade.
a) Students will not be permitted to exceed a full semester course load except with the permission of the School Chair or designate.
b) Any student who has left the program because of unsatisfactory performance may be readmitted with the approval of the School Chair or designate after consultation with Faculty members.
1. A student who has completed the Diploma graduation requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better and no “C+” or lower grades in any subject will be designated as graduating with Honours.
2. Requirements: (see Policy 8617: Graduation)
Students must complete 60 credits all courses listed below:
Program Courses
First Year Courses
| ADMN100 | Skills Orientation | 1 | 20 |
| 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.
Alternatively, ADMN 399 can be added to the program to increase the total credit count for the program.
Any courses completed at the 100 or 200 level prior to September 2019 may not be taken again at the 300 or 400 level for additional credits.
Additional Program Policies