Accounting

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Downtown, Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Gain specialized expertise in business and individual financial management for introductory careers in accounting, auditing, and tax preparation. 

Tuition N/A
Credential Diploma
Length

This full-time program consists of four academic terms and must be completed within five years.

Hours <p><span>Classes are typically scheduled any day from Monday to Saturday, any time between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Each class is three hours long, once per week. Students usually have 1 or 2 classes per day. See individual course schedules for details.</span></p>
Delivery Class-based and Online, Class-based and Online
Campus Downtown, Downtown
Start Dates Jan, Sep
Tuition N/A
Credential Diploma
Length

This full-time program consists of four academic terms and must be completed within five years.

Hours <p>Classes may be scheduled during the daytime, as well as evenings or weekends. Students will receive their schedules before classes begin. There are no classes in the Spring/Summer term (May to August).</p>
Delivery Class-based and Online, Class-based and Online
Campus Downtown, Downtown
Start Dates
PGWP Eligible

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Admission Requirement

  • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
  • English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade or equivalent
  • Foundations of Math 11, or equivalent

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

  • Detail-oriented
  • Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
  • An interest in the field of business and commerce
  • Good basic computer literacy
  • A strong sense of ethics, integrity and accountability
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work well with others in a diverse team environment

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee $36
Tuition $13,912 Year 1 - $6,956
Year 2 - $6,956
Student union $290
College initiative $181
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $279
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $751 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $16,061

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit $11,200 $10,000 non-refundable

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee $145
Tuition $41,402
Student union $290
College initiative $190
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $279
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $570 Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance $149 Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass $751 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $43,954
  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Application information is not available at the moment.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Application information is not available at the moment.

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.