Diploma Business Administration - Accounting at Camosun College

Prepare for a career in accounting

You'll develop the background and knowledge to enter business or government in an accounting capacity. With your accounting diploma from Camosun, you can expect to be employed as an accounting technician or auditor, or in related positions in the accounting field. You can also continue to work towards your designation with the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Work Experience

You will gain practical skills and experience by combining your academic studies with relevant work experience in the Co-operative Education designation.

You'll graduate with practical work experience and employer references. Employers value internship as a source of eager and well-prepared talent and often use the internship process as a means of recruiting permanent employees.

During your time at Camosun, you'll take courses in financial accounting, management accounting, economics, and finance and be prepared to enter business or government in an accounting capacity.

What to expect

The Business Administration-Accounting Option program is primarily located at our Interurban Campus. Choose full- or part-time studies, to fit your schedule.

Year 1

In the first year, you’ll work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, economics, and marketing. Exit the program after your first year with a Certificate in Business Administration or continue on to year 2.

Year 2

In your second year, you'll work through management accounting, financial accounting, and corporate finance courses. Exit the program after Year 2 with a Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option.